Self-Injury

Synonyms of self-injury

• self-harm
• self-mutilation
• self-inflicted injury

Antonyms of self-injury

• self-love
• self-care
• self-compassion

Collocations of self-injury

self-harm

Frequency: 80 %

She struggled with self-harm for years before seeking help.

mental health

Frequency: 70 %

Self-injury is often linked to underlying mental health issues.

coping mechanism

Frequency: 65 %

For some individuals, self-injury serves as a maladaptive coping mechanism.

emotional pain

Frequency: 60 %

Self-injury is a way for some to cope with intense emotional pain.

self-destructive behavior

Frequency: 50 %

Self-injury is often seen as a form of self-destructive behavior.

Idiomatic Expressions for self-injury

• Phrase: Self-injury behavior
  Meaning: Actions that involve deliberately harming oneself
  Usage: The therapist discussed the patient's self-injury behavior during the counseling session.