A Bright Red Scream: Self-Mutilation and the Language of Pain

A Bright Red Scream: Self-Mutilation and the Language of Pain

"I highly recommend [A Bright Red Scream], because itâ‚¬s beautifully written and . . .Â soÂ candid.â‚¬Â â‚¬"Amy Adams, star of HBO's Sharp ObjectsÂ inÂ Entertainment Weekly

Self-mutilation is a behavior so shocking that it is almost never discussed. Yet estimates are that upwards of eight million Americans are chronic self-injurers. They are people who use knives, razor blades, or broken glass to cut themselves. Their numbers include the actor Johnny Depp, Girl Interrupted author Susanna Kaysen, and the late Princess Diana. Mistakenly viewed as suicide attempts or senseless masochismâ‚¬"even by many health professionalsâ‚¬""cutting" is actually a complex means of coping with emotional pain. Marilee Strong explores this hidden epidemic through case studies, startling new research from psychologists, trauma experts, and neuroscientists, and the heartbreaking insights of cutters themselves--who range from troubled teenagers to middle-age professionals to grandparents. Strong explains what factors lead to self-mutilation, why cutting helps people manage overwhelming fear and anxiety, and how cutters can heal both their internal and external wounds and break the self-destructive cycle. A Bright Red Scream is a groundbreaking, essential resource for victims of self-mutilation, their families, teachers, doctors, and therapists.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
Color Red
ReleaseDate 1999-10-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140280531

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Penguin Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
Color	Red
ReleaseDate	1999-10-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780140280531

A Bright Red Scream: Self-Mutilation and the Language of Pain

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