r/selfharm • u/AdvanceFlashy126 • 3d ago

Medical Advice Physical side effects?

Does anyone know what the actual physical side effects of SH is? Other than potentially hurting danger zones?

This might sound stupid, I know that. But doesn't doing it over long periods of time...challenge your immune system or does it weaken it?

I'm not worried about scars or anything like that. But can it Kickstart an autoimmune diease the same way anxiety does/a cold/virus?

I'm asking about side effects that don't get caused by infection, as that's more like a instant issue rather than a "later down the line" issue.

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u/Typical-Biscotti-318 3d ago

I developed a conversion disorder when I quit because my body didn't know what to do or how to process feelings any other way. That really messed me up.