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KOM2002 (question)  Dermatographia

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reply ** Re: Dermatographia , Gunborg Palme - Leg psykolog - Leg psykoterapeut - Telefon 08-664 60 92 , 18 May 2008 10:14
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Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 06:56:15 +0200
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Is biting/picking (dermatographia) a sub concious form or self hurt?
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From: Gunborg Palme - Leg psykolog - Leg psykoterapeut - Telefon 08-664 60 92
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 10:14:16 +0200
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Biting, like extensive picking your nose and other self-harm behavior are probably caused because the minor pain causes the body to produce endorphines, substances similar to morphine. Another related explanation is that it is a way of avoiding thinking of issues causing anxiety. Because it causes pleasure, such habits are difficult to get rid of, similarly to getting rid of drug abuse.

Read about self-harm.

Read about nose picking.

Read about hair pulling.



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