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Behaviours that are harmful to the individual engaging in them
Self-destructive behavior is any behavior that is harmful or potentially harmful towards the person who engages in the behavior. Self-destructive behaviors
Self-destructive_behavior
Behaviors that ensure an organism's survival
basis of rational and logical thought and behavior. The opposite of self-preservation is self-destructive behavior. An organism's fitness is measured by its
Self-preservation
Intentional end of an animal's own life
animals that appear to be depressed or grieving begin to exhibit self-destructive behavior that sometimes ends in death, but this is not considered suicide
Animal_suicide
Type of relationship
imbalanced relationships where one person enables another person's self-destructive behavior, such as addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility
Codependency
Intentional injury to one's body
parasuicidal behavior, self-mutilation, self-destructive behavior, self-inflicted violence, self-injurious behavior, and self-abuse. Others use the phrase self-soothing
Self-harm
Possessiveness and inability to accept disinterest or rejection
partner. Usually obsessive love leads to feelings of worthlessness, self-destructive behavior and social withdrawal, but in some cases an obsessive lover may
Obsessive_love
Topics referred to by the same term
injuring of one's own body without suicidal intentions Self-destructive behavior, patterns of behavior to inflict metaphorical or literal harm on oneself
Self-abuse
Idiom about self-destructive behavior
face" is an English-language idiom, used to describe an irrationally self-destructive act taken in pursuit of revenge. The phrase often takes the form of
Cutting off one's nose to spite one's face
Cutting_off_one's_nose_to_spite_one's_face
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up self destruction in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Self Destruction may refer to: Self-destructive behavior, behavior that is harmful or potentially
Self_Destruction
2023 studio album by Jaydes
Heartpacing (2022), and centers on self-destructive behavior in relationships and the pursuit of a self-destructive partner. Upon release, Ghetto Cupid
Ghetto_Cupid
American adult animated tragicomedy television series
exploration of depression, trauma, abortion, adoption, addiction, self-destructive behavior, suicide, racism, sexism, teen pregnancy, sexuality, and the human
BoJack_Horseman
Fictional title character of BoJack Horseman
BoJack, a self-loathing and alcoholic anthropomorphic narcissistic Thoroughbred horse, has depression and often engages in self-destructive behavior. He frequently
BoJack_Horseman_(character)
Psychological intervention
imbalanced relationships in which one person enables another person's self-destructive behavior such as addiction, substance abuse, poor mental health, immaturity
Enabling
1996 film
The film's black humor is based on examination of characters' self-destructive behavior, revolving around their shared hangout of the eponymous bar and
Trees_Lounge
2004 novel by Jodi Picoult
Brian, who is "too good to be true", Jesse, "a poster child for self-destructive behavior", and Kate, who is "as weak and wispy on the page as she's supposed
My_Sister's_Keeper_(novel)
To act in a way that is likely to elicit attention
narcissistic personality disorder. Self-destructive behavior – It is a common misconception that self-destructive behavior is inherently attention seeking
Attention_seeking
1948 novel by Osamu Dazai
gainful work as a cartoonist. Then Horiki shows up, turning Ōba to self-destructive behavior again. Worse, at the moment of recalling Crime and Punishment
No_Longer_Human
Fictional comic book character
preferring to drink Club Soda, and avoiding the unnecessarily self-destructive behavior of his youth (which had been fueled by alcohol), semi-regularly
Billy_Butcher
2024 song by SZA
She also reminds herself to hold herself responsible for any self-destructive behavior. Near the end, she accepts her imperfections and embraces the
Crybaby_(SZA_song)
American convicted sex offender and former dialogue coach (born 1960)
Assault and 'Extensive' Abuse at 15 by Brian Peck, Explains 'Self-Destructive Behavior' That Followed". Variety. Retrieved March 19, 2024. Grebenyuk
Brian_Peck
American rock band
often touch on themes of anxiety, alienation, relationships, and self-destructive behavior. The band was founded by Cain and Pierre, and took several years
Motion_City_Soundtrack
Practice of having casual sex frequently with different partners
risky sexual behavior. Rodriguez-Srednicki and Ofelia examined the correlation of CSA experienced by women and their self-destructive behavior as adults
Promiscuity
Insertion of foreign objects into soft tissues under the skin or into muscle
Der Kolk, B (2002). "Self-destructive behavior in patients with dissociative disorders". Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. 32 (3): 313–20. doi:10
Self-embedding
2018 film directed by Alex Ross Perry
Something, whose band experiences brief fame but is broken up by her self-destructive behavior. Her Smell had its world premiere at the Toronto International
Her_Smell
Scientific study of suicide and self-destructive behaviors
related phenomena, including suicidal ideation, self harm, parasuicide and self-destructive behavior, which may also be studied in suicidology. Suicidal
Suicidology
American heavy metal singer (born 1953)
parents' basement, trapped in a relentless cycle of addiction and self-destructive behavior. The toll of decades of substance abuse was evident in his skeletal
Bobby_Liebling
American social psychologist (born 1953)
themes: self control, decision-making, the need to belong and interpersonal rejection, human sexuality, irrational and self-destructive behavior, and free
Roy_Baumeister
American psychologist
characterized his observations of indirect self-destructive behavior, or ISDB, and described a broad range of behaviors ranging from “slight to extreme, from
Norman_Farberow
American actor (born 1982)
the role of a fictional rock star whose band breaks up over her self-destructive behavior, and appeared in The Old Man & the Gun, directed by David Lowery
Elisabeth_Moss
Personality disorder
and a bad person whose life has no value (in which case self-destructive or even suicidal behavior may occur). This splitting is also evident in black-and-white
Borderline personality disorder
Borderline_personality_disorder
American actress (born 1954)
Assault and 'Extensive' Abuse at 15 by Brian Peck, Explains 'Self-Destructive Behavior' That Followed". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2025. "Drake Bell
Kimmy_Robertson
2025 Indian film by Milap Zaveri
announcement. His heartbreak manifests not in retreat but in further self-destructive behavior. In a twisted attempt to prove his love and send a message to
Ek_Deewane_Ki_Deewaniyat
2024 American documentary television series
Assault and 'Extensive' Abuse at 15 by Brian Peck, Explains 'Self-Destructive Behavior' That Followed". Variety. Archived from the original on March
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
Quiet_on_Set:_The_Dark_Side_of_Kids_TV
Overview of and topical guide to self
manifest in different ways, including impatience, revenge, and self-destructive behavior, such as drug abuse or suicide. Envy – emotion which "occurs when
Outline_of_self
Fictional character in TV series Grey's Anatomy
colleagues, as well as her verbally abusive tendencies. Meredith's self-destructive behavior peaks when she saves a patient with a bomb inside them by impulsively
Meredith_Grey
Psychotherapy
dysfunctional, the C, the emotional and behavioral consequence, is likely to be self-defeating and destructive. Alternatively, if a person's belief is
Rational emotive behavior therapy
Rational_emotive_behavior_therapy
Trade of humans for exploitation
multifaceted conditions of depression, anxiety, self-hatred, dissociation, substance abuse, self-destructive behaviors, medical and somatic concerns, despair,
Human_trafficking
American skateboarder and stuntman (born 1979)
television show Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn to address Bam's self-destructive behavior. Margera began skateboarding at age 7, and by the time he entered
Bam_Margera
1948 film by Norman Taurog
sanitized Hart's complex psychological problems, alcoholism, and self-destructive behavior, which all contributed to the break-up of the writing partnership
Words_and_Music_(1948_film)
American actor (born 2001)
"The Walking Dead Showrunner Explains Carol's Hallucinations and Self-Destructive Behavior". ComicBook.com. Retrieved October 20, 2019. "The Walking Dead
Matt_Lintz
American editor and author
psychosexual transgressive themes, eating disorders, and other self-destructive behavior. Nash was born in England but moved to the United States at a
Elle_Nash
1979 novel by Norman Mailer
reform himself, Gilmore had a pattern of emotional volatility and self-destructive behavior, resulting in fighting, stealing, and using drugs. After Baker
The_Executioner's_Song
2024 video game
to seal away the time manipulating Slitterhead and stop Alex's self destructive behavior. However, upon returning to the other timeline, it is revealed
Slitterhead
Personality disorder involving excessive emotionality and attention-seeking
behavior, emotional lability, impulsivity, and attention-seeking, characteristics of BPD such as feelings of emptiness and self-destructive behavior may
Histrionic personality disorder
Histrionic_personality_disorder
American stunt performer (born 1974)
Retrieved October 15, 2009. "Steve-O Tells Friends: I'm Paying for My Self-Destructive Behavior". People. March 14, 2008. Archived from the original on February
Steve-O
American musician (1944–1983)
Mark Dillon, "Some attribute [Wilson's] subsequent spiral of self-destructive behavior ― particularly his drug intake ― to these fears and feelings of
Dennis_Wilson
2005 film
affair with Toni. Toni urges Brandon to leave before Walter's self-destructive behavior causes further damage, but Lang insists on making one final prediction
Two_for_the_Money_(2005_film)
American actor (1936–2001)
marrying his fourth wife, Vicki Taylor, Donahue resumed his previous self-destructive behavior: he drank heavily and used drugs. He stayed away from Taylor and
Troy_Donahue
2008 film by Jonathan Demme
honor. Kym confronts her sister, and it becomes clear that Kym's self-destructive behavior has caused a deep rift between them. Rachel resents the attention
Rachel_Getting_Married
2015 American drama film by Josh Mond
twenty-something New Yorker, struggles to take control of his self-destructive behavior in the face of momentous family challenges. This was Zazie Beetz's
James_White_(film)
American musician (1942–2025)
him anymore." During this period, Wilson reportedly engaged in self-destructive behavior, including an attempt to drive off a cliff and a demand to be
Brian_Wilson
American baseball player (1931–1995)
the hands of family and adults likely contributed to Mantle's self-destructive behavior as an adult, with biographer Jane Leavy speculating that Mantle
Mickey_Mantle
Core pattern of emotions, memories, perceptions, and desires
perceptions and wishes in response to a threat to the stability of the self. In psychoanalysis, it is antithetical to drives. An example of a complex
Complex_(psychology)
Process of cells digesting parts of themselves
Autophagy DB, an autophagy database that covers all eukaryotes Self-Destructive Behavior in Cells May Hold Key to a Longer Life Exercise as Housecleaning
Autophagy
Season of television series
from bonding with his family, as he remains unable to change his self-destructive behavior. The third season of Rick and Morty delivered the highest ratings
Rick_and_Morty_season_3
2018 film directed by Gus Van Sant
in love. At AA, John works through his abandonment issues and self-destructive behavior. Just as he reaches the 12th step, Donnie dies of AIDS. Later
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Don't_Worry,_He_Won't_Get_Far_on_Foot
Set of therapeutic techniques established by Sigmund Freud
guilt-ridden anger on the self. In 1919, through "A Child is Being Beaten", he began to address the problems of self-destructive behavior and sexual masochism
Psychoanalysis
Cumulative emotional harm
use this to explain other self-destructive behavior, such as suicidal thoughts and gestures, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, violence, and
Historical_trauma
American drummer (born 1944)
the band on one occasion in reaction to Morrison's increasingly self-destructive behavior, although Densmore returned the next day. Densmore repeatedly
John_Densmore
1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola
instead of ramming him with his motorcycle. The Motorcycle Boy's self-destructive behavior at the film's conclusion is less motivated in the film than in
Rumble_Fish
Theory of criminology
primary scope by offering explanations of phenomena outside of criminal behavior. This theory is presented as a micro-level theory because it focuses more
General_strain_theory
1993 single by Madonna
lyrics that describe a woman trying to escape her reality through self-destructive behaviors, such as drinking and chain smoking. Upon release, "Bad Girl"
Bad_Girl_(Madonna_song)
American serial killer (1949–1992)
individuals were ignorant of his efforts to help steer them away from self-destructive behavior. Despite these later claims, Berdella would often engage in sexual
Robert_Berdella
1970 novel by Joan Didion
divorce, and the ensuing social chaos bring Maria to indulge in self-destructive behavior. Maria disengages from her social world as she plunges into long
Play_It_as_It_Lays
1997 American short horror film
the defensive writer, showing genuine concern for his friend's self-destructive behavior in the process. It is suggested, by the lack of others at the
Coven_(1997_film)
Impostor of Grand Duchess Anastasia (1896–1984)
Anderson was the toast of New York City society. Then a pattern of self-destructive behavior began that culminated in her throwing tantrums, killing her pet
Anna_Anderson
Television series
assertive voices manifest themselves in the form of paranoia and self-destructive behavior. The persona of the evil Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Alia's maternal
Frank Herbert's Children of Dune
Frank_Herbert's_Children_of_Dune
American singer and first wife of Brian Wilson
Brian's associates had been enabling his drug habits and other self-destructive behavior. To keep away strangers, Marilyn installed a high brick wall and
Marilyn_Wilson-Rutherford
2026 book by Gavin Newsom
mirror — and why, over the years, he has engaged in the kind of self-destructive behavior that could be damaging for someone with presidential ambitions
Young_Man_in_a_Hurry
2018 film directed by Jonas Åkerlund
they recruit a vocalist from Sweden called Dead. Dead exhibits self-destructive behavior; during their live shows, he cuts himself, bleeds on the audience
Lords_of_Chaos_(film)
Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for emotional dysregulation
mood disorders and suicidal ideation as well as for changing behavioral patterns such as self-harm and substance use. DBT evolved into a process in which
Dialectical_behavior_therapy
Injury to an individual's moral conscience and values
Additionally, individuals with PTSD may exhibit irritable or aggressive, self-destructive behavior, and hypervigilance, amongst other arousal-related symptoms. Moral
Moral_injury
American journalist, commentator, editor
"uncivilized" and "barbaric". Brooks opposes what he sees as self-destructive behavior, such as the prevalence of teenage sex and divorce. His view is
David_Brooks_(commentator)
exacerbates things and Morgan confronts Claire over her increasingly self-destructive behavior, for which Morgan has been covering. Carly acknowledges that she
List of The Good Doctor episodes
List_of_The_Good_Doctor_episodes
Marvel Comics superhero
more easily controlled and repaired. This leads him to engage in self-destructive behavior, giving his relationships as Tony Stark lower priority and failing
Iron_Man
Unpleasant experience triggered by psychoactive drugs
stimuli. In some cases, sedation is used when necessary to control self-destructive behavior, or when hyperthermia occurs. A trip killer such as alprazolam
Bad_trip
2016 single by Dan + Shay
respectively, the video follows the pair as they succumb to self-destructive behavior and fall in love on their journey back to sobriety. The video
How_Not_To
American psychiatrist
Sedvall, G.; Valverius, M. (1987). "Perinatal origin of adult self-destructive behavior". Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. 76 (4): 364–71. doi:10.1111/j
Stanislav_Grof
American novelist (1947–1981)
notably Ginsberg, tried to encourage him to quit, but Burroughs's self-destructive behavior continued. Eventually, Burroughs began to express hostility and
William_S._Burroughs_Jr.
Social cycle theory explaining patterns of behavior in an abusive relationship
These lead up to the assault by acting out the revenge plan, self-destructive behavior, victim grooming and the actual physical and/or sexual assault
Cycle_of_abuse
Arsonist who destroyed the Temple of Artemis (fl. 356 BCE)
people caused by "loneliness, alienation, mediocrity, and failure" Self-destructive behavior after or during the crime's course Sacrilege or iconoclasm Other
Herostratus
Topics referred to by the same term
narcissism Self-destructive behaviour, a widely used phrase that conceptualises certain kinds of destructive acts as belonging to the self Slighting,
Destruction
Fictional character from Better Call Saul
"impending tragedy", as her nearly illegal actions are towards "self-destructive behavior". Katie Beth Hall portrays a young Kim in a flashbacks in "Wexler
Kim_Wexler
2007 Indian TV series or programme
wedding, Kasturi leaves Robbie and marries Kabir. Robbie resorts to self-destructive behavior to cope with his pain, while Kasturi realizes that Kabir is a
Kasturi_(2007_TV_series)
Cell membrane organelle
NIH through its NCATS/Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network Self-Destructive Behavior in Cells May Hold Key to a Longer Life Kang, Changsoo; Riazuddin
Lysosome
American actress (1902–1968)
which she was most acclaimed. Due to her personality and often self-destructive behavior, she has become a frequently imitated camp icon. Many critics
Tallulah_Bankhead
Person who is rebuked by society
term is used as an indication of disapproval of antisocial or self-destructive behaviors, usually bearing a connotation of contempt and derision. This
Low-life
1992 film by Zalman King
with joy but has hesitations, warning Jake about her history of self-destructive behavior. Jake brushes away her worries with reassurances he loves her
Red_Shoe_Diaries_(film)
2009 American film
appears to struggle with the fact that his illness has caused his self-destructive behavior. Ben tells Nancy that aging and the prospect of dying caused him
Solitary_Man_(film)
2024 studio album by Bladee
patterns in his relationships, acknowledging a tendency toward self-destructive behavior". Consequence's Jonah Krueger described the production on the
Cold_Visions
she was revealed to have serious emotional issues which led to self-destructive behavior, from working as a stripper to shoplifting, to lashing out against
List_of_NYPD_Blue_characters
Canadian professional wrestler and actor (1954–2015)
agreement on a contract and to assist Piper from engaging in any self-destructive behavior". On his 2006 DVD, Piper claimed that HBO took parts of his interviews
Roddy_Piper
Acute sense of self-awareness, a preoccupation with oneself
and temporarily decreases self-consciousness (see deindividuation). This can lead to uninhibited, sometimes destructive behavior.[citation needed] Philosophy
Self-consciousness
Fictional character Two-Face in media
Additionally, he lacks a multicolored outfit and is prone to reckless, self-destructive behavior and bursts of aggression. He dies after he sacrifices himself
Two-Face_in_other_media
Concept in psychology
mood". Although mania is characterized by reckless and possibly self-destructive behavior, in milder forms, the energy and free-flowing thinking of mania can
Creativity_and_mental_health
Feeling of strain and pressure
begins to exhibit behaviors such as anxiety, irritability, avoidance of responsibilities and relationships, self-destructive behavior, and poor judgment
Psychological_stress
Unconscious psychological mechanism
Primitive devaluation Emotional dysregulation Relational problems Self-destructive behavior Impulsivity Psychotic level of organization Defenses to terrifying
Defence_mechanism
2006 film by Irwin Winkler
walks out of the academy's entrance exam. Marsh slides into self-destructive behavior as his son, angry about the war's effect on his family, gets into
Home_of_the_Brave_(2006_film)
Comic book series by Jay Faerber
gunpoint. Following this incident, Zephyr begins a pattern of self-destructive behavior which culminates in her becoming pregnant as the result of an
Noble_Causes
1980 studio album by Ozzy Osbourne
and they sued Osbourne along with CBS Records for "encouraging self-destructive behavior" in young people who were "especially susceptible" to dangerous
Blizzard_of_Ozz
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Girl/Female
Egyptian
Male
English
(סֶלַע) Anglicized form of Hebrew Cela, SELA means "a rock." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the capital city of Edom, possibly an early name for Petra. In use as a unisex name.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Destruction.
Boy/Male
Welsh
peace'.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Sword
Boy/Male
British, English, Hebrew
A Tree
Boy/Male
British, English, Nigerian, Norwegian
Rock
Girl/Female
African, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew
Saviour; Ewe of West Africa; Goddess of the Moon; Cliff; Rock
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of Greek SolomÅn, SELYF means "peaceable."Â
Boy/Male
Indian
Sword
Girl/Female
British, English
Soft
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Sword
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English selle, a rough hut of the type normally occupied by animals, hence a topographic name for someone who lived in a hut like this. In many cases the name may have been in effect a metonymic occupational name for a herdsman.Americanized spelling of Hungarian and Hungarian Jewish Széll, a topographic name for someone who lived in a spot exposed to the wind, from Hungarian szél ‘wind’.German : variant of Selle.
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : from the Middle English personal name Saulf, Old English Sǣwulf, composed of the elements sǣ ‘sea’ + wulf ‘wolf’.
Boy/Male
African, Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi, Swahili
Sword; Brave; Sword of Religion
Girl/Female
Hebrew Biblical
Rock.
Biblical
destruction
Boy/Male
Biblical
A rock.
Male
Yiddish
(סֶעף) Variant spelling of Yiddish Zeff, SEFF means "wolf."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Parsi
Destructive Force
SELF DESTRUCTIVE-BEHAVIOR
SELF DESTRUCTIVE-BEHAVIOR
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Goddess Parvathi Devi
Boy/Male
Swedish
From the castle.
Male
Egyptian
, reed.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Wharton.
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Religious or Purified Action
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
Greek
Unheeded prophetess. Cassandra was a Trojan prophetess, daughter of King Priam. In Homer's 'The...
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Heavenly Generosity
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian
Light
Boy/Male
Hindu
Honourable
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a.
Serving or tending to restrict; limiting; as, a restrictive particle; restrictive laws of trade.
a.
Causing destruction; tending to bring about ruin, death, or devastation; ruinous; fatal; productive of serious evil; mischievous; pernicious; -- often with of or to; as, intemperance is destructive of health; evil examples are destructive to the morals of youth.
adv.
In a destructive manner.
a.
Destroying, or tending to destroy, one's self or itself; rucidal.
a.
Disposed to self-assertion; self-asserting.
n.
Self.
a.
Liable to destruction; capable of being destroyed.
n.
Imposture practiced on one's self; self-deceit.
n.
An obstructive person or thing.
n.
The destruction of one's self; self-murder; suicide.
a.
Conveying knowledge; serving to instruct or inform; as, experience furnishes very instructive lessons.
n.
Self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice.
a.
Dependent on one's self; self-depending; self-reliant.
n.
Faith in one's self; self-reliance.
n.
Enjoyment of one's self; self-satisfaction.
a.
Building up; constructive; -- opposed to destructive.
n.
Restraint over one's self; self-control; self-command.
n.
The preservation of one's self from destruction or injury.
a.
Refusing to gratify one's self; self-sacrificing.
n.
Control of one's self; restraint exercised over one's self; self-command.