---
title: "Emily's Journey from Self-Harm to recovery"
url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/self-harm/emilys-journey-from-self-harm-to-recovery'
markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/self-harm/emilys-journey-from-self-harm-to-recovery.md'
date: '2026-03-05'
description: 'As this film explains, pressure to succeed, feelings of guilt and deep and strong emotions that need to be resolved, can lead someone to self-harm but that only acts as a momentary release. Talking to someone to share worries can be a great help.'
taxonomy:
  category:
    - 'Mental Health'
  tag:
    - 'Lived Experience'
    - 'Self Harm'
  type:
    - Video
---

# Emily...her journey to recovery from Self-Harm

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  Duration: 0h 2m 50s  Published: March 2023

#### Warning: Please note – some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children

As this film explains, pressure to succeed, feelings of guilt and deep and strong emotions that need to be resolved, can lead someone to self-harm but that only acts as a momentary release.

Talking to someone to share worries can be a great help.

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