ADAA blog: Differentiating Self-Harm OCD from Suicidal Ideation

[ADAATeamRachel]

How do I know if I have self-harm OCD or if I actually want to kill myself? This is a significant differentiation to make because it can have treatment-impacting and even life-threatening consequences. In this blog, ADAA member Emma Kelley-Bell will explore the main differences between suicidal ideation (SI) and self-harm obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Read the full blog here: adaa.org/learn-from-us/from...

[fauxartist]

Thank you for this informative post....keep um coming because this kind of educational stuff helps those who come here looking for answers.

[ADAATeamRachel Partner in reply to fauxartist]

That's great! I'm so glad that the educational posts are helping.

[fauxartist in reply to ADAATeamRachel]

I always want to know 'why'....and that helps me digest some of the issues I have, when I understand how and why....it takes some of the power out of the pain and knowledge is the power that helps do that.