The Fear of Losing —Nonsuicidal Self-Injury as a Protective Mechanism in Eating Disorders

Conclusions: EDs are associated with lower levels of LA compared to general population. Although high LA is considered a protective factor against “high damage” decisions, it may serve as a facilitator of lower risk decisions which help the individual soothe and communicate his or her own suffering such as NSSI.
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research