self-harm
advancedC1/sɛlf hɑrm/ · self-harm
The act of deliberately harming one's own body as a way to cope with emotional distress.
Meanings
The act of deliberately harming one's own body as a way to cope with emotional distress.
جسم کو جان بوجھ کر نقصان پہنچانے کا عمل، جسے جذباتی دباؤ سے نمٹنے کے طریقے کے طور پر استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔
خود زخم
khud zakhm
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- self-harm behaviors
- self-harm tendencies
- self-harm treatment
Example Sentences
Many young people engage in self-harm as a way to express their feelings.
بہت سے نوجوان خود زخم لگانے کا عمل اپنے جذبات کا اظہار کرنے کے طریقے کے طور پر کرتے ہیں۔
Bohat se nojawan khud zakhm laganay ka amal apne jazbat ka izhaar karne ke tareeqe ke tor par karte hain.
It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm.
اگر آپ یا آپ کے جاننے والا خود زخم لگانے کے عمل سے متاثر ہے تو مدد طلب کرنا ضروری ہے۔
Agar aap ya aap ke jaanay wala khud zakhm laganay ke amal se mutasir hai to madad talab karna zaroori hai.
Self-harm is often a sign of deeper emotional issues that need to be addressed.
خود زخم لگانا اکثر زیادہ گہرے جذباتی مسائل کا اشارہ ہوتا ہے جن کا حل نکالنا ضروری ہے۔
Khud zakhm lagana aksar zyada gehre jazbati masail ka ishaara hota hai jin ka hal nikaalna zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of self-harm as harming oneself, contrasting with self-care.
Imagine a person with visible scars on their arms, representing emotional pain.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو زخم دینا ہے کمالِ عشق میں، بنے ہیں سب تیرے واسطے جتنوں کی کمزوری۔
Khud ko zakhm dena hai kamaal-e-ishq mein, Bane hain sab tere waaste jaton ki kamzori.
To injure oneself is the glory of love, All are made weak for your sake.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنے زخموں پر مرہم رکھنا ہی بہتر ہے۔
Apne zakhmon par marham rakhna hi behtar hai.
It is better to apply balm to one's wounds.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + harm" — to injure oneself
First known use: 1980s
The term 'self-harm' has been used since the late 20th century to describe intentional self-injury without the intent of suicide.