SELF HARM RESOURCES

Infections

 

Infections are something every self-harmer, regardless of how severe they are harming, should be aware of.  Writing or printing out the short list of infection signs and keeping it in a handy place (like a wallet, diary, or first aid kit) is a really good idea. 

 

It is always a good idea to take care of an injury directly after it happens - washing, bandaging, whatever is recommended First Aid - and then to keep an eye on it as it heals.  That way you can catch infections or any other problem that may arise as quickly as possible.  

 

http://www.recoveryourlife.com/index.php?categoryid=90 - what can cause infections, how to identify infections, and treatment for infections.

 

http://safespacenetwork.tumblr.com/post/27395955589/tssn-7-caring-for-self-harm-wounds - Discusses cuts, burns, over doses, identifying and treating infection, treatment of scars, and shock.

 

http://www.fairview.org/healthlibrary/Article/85329 - NOTE: two drawings of a cut on this page.  Describes what a healthy wound looks like, what risk factors are, what an unhealthy wound looks like, what treatment is.