Self Harm Isnt A Pretty Thing So I Wont Write About It Like It Is - Tumblr Posts

TW- Talking about self harm and self harm scars

I keep seeing fanart of Dazai with self harm scars and I have thoughts. Listen- I don’t have an issue with that. I actually believe Dazai is the kind of character to self harm however, not in the typical sense.

One thing people often forget about self harm is that it come in many forms. Most things can fall under that if done with the intention to inflict harm upon yourself. Drinking, pulling hair, not eating, holding your breath, scratching, taking scolding hot showers, isolation, and so much more can all be considered self harm.

Dazai in particular would have self destructive like those I just listed instead of cutting. Dazai hates pain, that is one thing made extremely clear throughout the show. He will go out of his way to avoid pain unless he sees no other way to. Tearing open your arm with a razor hurts and that’s the effect most people who self harm like that want. Dazai on the other hand would no want that. Like I said he hates pain.

I could go more into detail with my specific headcanons but I won’t because this is meant to be focusing solely on canon.

To sum up, Dazai is the type of character to self harm however, it would be in the none-typical sense.