Cutting and Self-Abuse Self-Test

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The following questions are to help you in making the decision to seek treatment for self-abuse. Though, if you are harming yourself, you should seek help immediately, regardless of the outcome of this quiz. There are 10 questions to answer. This test is, however, not meant to replace a professional evaluation and diagnosis. If you are taking this test, you probably already feel an amount of concern and should consult your physician.

    Yes/No

  1. Does your mind race with horrible thoughts and feelings that you want to stop?

    2. Yes     No


  2. Do you have urges to cut your skin with a sharp object?

    3. Yes     No


  3. Does your mind feel so full of numbing tension that you cannot stand it?

    4. Yes     No


  4. Do you have urges to burn yourself?

    5. Yes     No


  5. Do you have urges to drink a toxic substance such as hairspray?

    6. Yes     No


  6. Do you have urges to punch yourself or bang your head against the wall?

    7. Yes     No


  7. Do you feel pain when hurting yourself?

    8. Yes     No


  8. Do you feel better after burning, cutting, punching or otherwise hurting yourself?

    9. Yes     No


  9. Do your loved ones try to get you to stop hurting yourself?

    10. Yes     No


  10. Do you use the threat of hurting yourself as a way to get loved ones to respond to you the way that you want?

    11. Yes     No