What are rituals in SI?
Self-Injury often follows a ‘ritualisitic procedure. A ritualistic procedure is way of doing something, in this case SI, that follows a certain pattern or that might be considered ceremonial.’ SI may be ritualistic in environment, instrument (razor, lighter, etc.), and/or procedure. Many people will not SI if they are unable to conduct their ritual and might even arrange their lives so they can do so. But some types of self-injury are less likely to have ritualized patterns such as pulling out your hair, hitting yourself, etc. These types of SI are possible without the use of objects (knives, razors, matches, etc.) so they can happen without a lot of planning or thought. Environment Many people only hurt themselves in certain places. For the majority of these people this place is home, because it offers privacy and seclusion. Also, the feelings of isolation and solitude which often precede an act of self-injury are more likely to occur when you are alone. So it makes sense that self-in
