Is hitting myself a mortal sin?

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I’m having a really, really bad time right now,
I’m struggling with anger over a bad situation, which I posted in that Spirituality sub-forum, and in the middle of typing I got called to dinner. I was irritated and I realized I was showing my irritation to my parents, due to having a bad relationship with them, and I really don’t want show myself as being angry with them so ending up getting angry with myself for showing my anger to them, The whole thing escalated with me trying hide my anger and being more angry at myself for being angry and I ended up hitting myself.

Was that mortally sinful?
 
I think it’s only a mortal sin if you hit back. 🤣
 
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Indeed, that’s a better choice. I’ve ruined many a set of golf clubs in a fit of rage. It’s expensive. But I felt much better afterwards.
 
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I’m guessing you are in HS or living at home after college. I’m a parent myself. Keeping anger in of this sort is never going to solve the problem. I don’t know what the issue is, but if no one is talking, no one can listen. One good place to start is to own whatever you bring to the situation (everyone has something), that is often a great conversation starter. Hopefully they’ll respond with something helpful to the situation.
 
I used to have my own apartment, but due to various issues I moved back with my parents last Autumn.

I am trying to open up with parents but it’s really hard due to various issues, including my anger. One of the things I worry about one when opening up to others, is that something will happen that will just cause me to lose it and lash out at people.
 
I believe that aside from confession 🙂 you would benefit from seeing a professional. You are aware that you’ve always struggled with anger so maybe, for your peace of mind and to better your relationships with others, it would be good to seek out help.
 
Deep down you are a kind and caring person, because you direct your anger against yourself. Life is not fair; and we often have the right to be angry with all the injustice that happens.

When Jesus spent his time on Earth, he would have lived by the greatest commandments, but how did Jesus love all his neighbours as he loves himself?
How did Jesus hold out his hands on the cross and still love the man with the hammer?
We know Jesus prayed forgive them Father, and that seems to be what we should do with our own anger, learn to forgive. Often forgiving ourselves can seem as hard as forgiving others.
 
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One of the most important things to do that will help with anger is the practice of forgiveness. I say it is a practice because it usually is not sufficient to do it just once. If there has been persistent anger over a long period of time, then forgiveness will have to be applied in the same way.
 
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Double Guanophore’s this advice from here too!
And instead of hitting yourself do something more constructive with this energy anger brings you like go running until you can’t do it anymore and you come home and go to sleep. Things do look better in the morning.
 
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That’s what it feels like. Our emotions warp our ability to think rationally. Look at your post. What can you learn from this experience?
You are human. You got angry at your parents. Try not to make a habit out of it. Forget the “mortal sin” stuff. That doesn’t apply yet.
I’m impressed how you expressed yourself. it means your self-awareness has started early. Keep up the good work!
 
If you’re hitting yourself, you’ve totally lost control. This is not a good thing. You need to remain rational and express your anger in positive ways. If you feel angry again, you should immediately pray. If that doesn’t work you could shut your eyes and count to ten. The anger will pass.
 
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I am trying to open up with parents but it’s really hard due to various issues, including my anger. One of the things I worry about one when opening up to others, is that something will happen that will just cause me to lose it and lash out at people.
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This is a classic example of someone needing counselling either a psychologist if you can afford it or a priest. Hopefully this will help you. Opening up could start by simply saying to them you have trouble opening up and part of it is anger at yourself without getting too specific at first. This could communicate that your conflicts are not all about them.
 
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Okay, I’ll see what I can do. Tomorrow is shopping day for me, I’ll try to find opportunities to talk, while I’m out.
 
Probably not and I’d dare say almost certainly not.

There is a difference between hitting yourself to actually hurt yourself and hitting yourself a little to let off steam. Like have you seen guys in those movies who punch their chests before they go off to fight?

I do it too and I go through a similar mental cycle to yours of getting angry and being angry and so on.

As long as you don’t actually hurt youself or plan to it is fine. I’d try not to do it for safety reasons but if you end up doing it anyways chill.
 
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