X60-X84: Intentional self-harm
Intentional self-harm refers to a group of behaviors where an individual deliberately inflicts harm onto themselves, often as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions or severe distress. These behaviors can manifest in various ways such as cutting, burning, scratching, or even poisoning oneself. It's important to note that these actions are not typically intended as suicide attempts, but rather as harmful coping mechanisms. Though the causes can vary widely, they are often rooted in mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. Symptoms mainly involve visible injuries or wounds, but can also include emotional signs like excessive mood swings, withdrawal from social relationships, and feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness. Over time, these behaviors can escalate, leading to more severe injury and significant impact on one's physical and psychological health. Understanding and addressing the underlying mental health conditions is a critical part of managing this complex issue.
X60: Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to nonopioid analgesics, antipyretics and antirheumatics
X61: Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to antiepileptic, sedative-hypnotic, antiparkinsonism and psychotropic drugs, not elsewhere classified
X62: Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to narcotics and psychodysleptics [hallucinogens], not elsewhere classified
X63: Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system
X64: Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances
X65: Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to alcohol
X66: Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to organic solvents and halogenated hydrocarbons and their vapours
X67: Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to carbon monoxide and other gases and vapours
X68: Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to pesticides
X69: Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified chemicals and noxious substances
X70: Intentional self-harm by hanging, strangulation and suffocation
X71: Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
X72: Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
X73: Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge
X74: Intentional self-harm by other and unspecified firearm discharge
X75: Intentional self-harm by explosive material
X76: Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames
X77: Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapours and hot objects
X78: Intentional self-harm by sharp object
X79: Intentional self-harm by blunt object
X80: Intentional self-harm by jumping from a high place
X81: Intentional self-harm by jumping or lying before moving object
X82: Intentional self-harm by crashing of motor vehicle
X83: Intentional self-harm by other specified means
X84: Intentional self-harm by unspecified means
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