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Core Series • 14 pieces

Control & Release

Self-harm, compulsions, and coping mechanisms under distress.

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Pieces in this core series

01

Control & Release: Orientation

An orientation to self-harm, compulsions, and coping mechanisms under distress.

02

The Cutting Reality: Why Hurting Yourself Feels Like Relief

Why Hurting Yourself Feels Like Relief

03

The Control Through Restriction: Eating Disorders as Coping

Eating Disorders as Coping

04

The Purge Cycle: Bulimia and the Shame Spiral

Bulimia and the Shame Spiral

05

The Skin Picking Compulsion: Physical Focus for Emotional Pain

Physical Focus for Emotional Pain

06

The Hair Pulling: Trichotillomania and Anxiety Release

Trichotillomania and Anxiety Release

07

The Substance Numbing: Using to Not Feel

Using to Not Feel

08

The Risky Sex Pattern: Using Body to Escape Mind

Using Body to Escape Mind

09

The Self-Sabotage Loop: Destroying Good Things

Destroying Good Things

10

The Pain as Proof: "At Least I Feel Something"

"At Least I Feel Something"

11

The Shame That Keeps It Secret: Why You Can't Tell Anyone

Why You Can't Tell Anyone

12

Alternative Coping: What to Do Instead

What to Do Instead

13

Getting Help: The Conversation You're Avoiding

The Conversation You're Avoiding

14

Recovery Reality: It's Not Linear and That's Okay

It's Not Linear and That's Okay

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