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May 2023
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"Why does Self-Harm calm me down?" - AKA...

Kati Morton, LMFT
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In this episode, Kati explains why self harming can actually make us feel better and she even dives into the reasons we can keep coming back to it. She also talks about anxiety and if it will ever go away or if it’s something we have to live with for the rest of our lives. She then discusses physical touch and why some of us might be uncomfortable with it, a ... Show More
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