The Skeletons in My Closet

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

A powerful personal story about self-injury, depression, and recovery, highlighting the struggles of stigma and silence. The speaker shares how family support, healthier coping strategies, and self-acceptance led to healing. This talk offers hope, understanding, and inspiration for anyone affected by mental health challenges.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:19:24

Questions

1. How does the speaker define self-injury?

A form of extreme sports injury An attempt to end one's life A ritual linked to cultural practices Deliberate destruction of one's own body tissue for non-suicidal reasons

2. How does the speaker now view his scars from self-injury?

As symbolic evidence of resilience and past struggles overcome As shameful reminders As signs of weakness As meaningless marks

3. What role did the speaker's parents play in his recovery journey?

They forced him into long-term hospitalization They encouraged him to hide his struggles They flew to visit him immediately after a concerning phone call They enrolled him in sports

4. What was one of the main factors that led the speaker to begin self-injury?

Peer pressure to fit in Bullying and feelings of worthlessness Academic failure Parental neglect

5. What healthier coping strategies did the speaker eventually adopt to replace self-injury?

Painting and singing Running and writing Cooking and gardening Meditation and yoga

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