Self-Injury in Japan

Plagued by what she describes as panic attack disorder at work, the 23-year-old from Fukuoka cycles through jobs.

Kaori
Plagued by depression and what she describes as panic attack disorder, the 23-year-old from Fukuoka cycles through jobs. In order to deal with her anxiety, she sometimes resorts to injuring herself. In this photo, she makes a bandage to stop the bleeding on her arm, the result of self-cutting.

Get the Latest Photos from Time.com
Get TIME photos and pictures of the week delivered directly to your inbox.