Why does my girlfriend cut herself?

She is probably going through some tough times and feel as though that cutting herself is the only way to let the stress out, or it takes away the pain.

Maybe she cuts herself because she feels like it will help her cope with whatever she is going through. She could be going through something that she doesn't think can change. It might also relieve bad feelings she is having. There is a possibilty that she might be doing it for attention. She may be also doing it as a sign of her needing help. Some people feel as if they do not get enough attention from people, so they want to do something that will draw attention to themselves. She may be depressed and feels like she has no other way to deal with it.

Some people self harm if they are feeling overwhelmed and want 'relief', while others may do it if they are feeling numb or they may do it to punish themselves. I would encourage you to speak to her about it and try to get her some help so she can learn to cope in more healthy ways.

Some people cut themselves as a way to deal with their emotions, to make them physical rather than mental. Some people cut themselves to punish themselves.

Sometimes, sadness can be very overwhelming and people feel the need to take it out on themselves because they may feel as though it is their fault.

That is a really good question. The act of self-harm is usually grounded in feeling "out of control." Emotional issues and at times a history of sexual abuse are reasons for self-harm and feeling out of control. This does not mean that this is her reasons but it is okay to ask her how you can help.

People cut themselves for different reasons. You should try to talk to her and ask her why is she cutting

There is really no one reason for self harm. At it's core it is a coping mechanism for the brain. Ultimately a person needs to learn better ways to cope with their feelings and emotions. Regularly talking in depth with someone is a great start.

She could be depressed or just hurting on the inside. When I used to cut and people would ask me why I’d say “So the outside of my body could feel like the inside.” Then people would ask what did I feel then I’d reply “hurt” or she could just like seeing the blood. I’m not too sure tho, if I were you I’d take her to a mental health specialist. It’s best for her to get treatment for cutting. If not one of the wounds could get infected or she could cut too deep, or just so many different things could happen.

People cut for many different reasons. I will give some examples. Some people cut themselves, because when they were young that have had some traumatic event like: sexual assault, death of a familly member. So this is their way of dealing with the pain and the memories. It makes them feel good, because this is the only pain they can control. Others do it, because they feel lonely...they feel like no one understands them and they cant turn to anyone, when they need help and support. Somehow the knife or whatever they are using is always there for them and the more they do it, the more they realise that they need it to feel less alone. As for your girlfriend, i think you should talk to her, show some understanding, try to understand why she is doing it. If things got out of control, you should immediately talk to an adult, like her parents or some kind of therapist.

People self harm for many different reasons. Self harm can release all of the negative thoughts someone may be feeling. Have you spoken to your girlfriend about what may be currently bothering or upsetting her in her life? Often people self harm so that they can feel something. When the world feels numb and difficult to handle, self harm can bring back that control. Sometimes it can feel like it's the only thing someone can have control over in their life and sometimes people feel more relieved after self harming. There are many different reasons someone may be harming, talking to them and letting them know that you're there for them can be a big help.

This is quite a hard question to answer, and probably something you should sit down and have a conversation with about. For someone who has not suffered or had past experience with self harm, it can appear daunting and confusing. There are many ways for someone to self harm, including cutting, burning, bruising and even the individual forcing themselves into situations they are uncomfortable with. As there are many ways people harm themselves, there are also many reasons for someone to harm themselves, or feel the need to, and sometimes it becomes a habit or addiction. The only way to find out the reason is to sit down with her in a private space where she feels safe and to have a conversation. Make sure she knows that she is loved and that you will help her through this if she wants help. Don't push her on the subject, she will talk when she's ready, just let her know that you are there for her.

People cut for many different reasons, some do it to gain control and others do it to regain feelings. From personal experience I know that cutting may seem like the only way to regain the feeling or power that depression, anxiety and other mental disorders can cause the loss of. For example depression for some can make you feel numb and alone, so people may cut to feel human again. Your girl friend may cut for a number of reasons but it may be a good idea just to ask why and how you can help. At first you may be pushed away but its important to stay close and let her know you care

It may seem strange to outsiders, but to the person who harms themselves cutting may serve many purposes. It can get you out of your head when you are trapped in a lot of emotional pain. It can also be used to feel something-anything at all-when you otherwise feel empty and dead inside. It can be a reminder that you are alive and real and a way to escape without committing suicide. Please try to remember that your girlfriend is likely not proud of what she does but will use anything she can not to be in so much emotional pain. She just needs love and support even if it’s difficult to understand. Blame, anger, ultimatums or telling her stop will only increase her guilt and shame.

Some people cut themselves because it acts as a release of pent up emotions. While it may not necessarily be healthy, it is definitely a way some people cope with their emotions, and people who cut themselves should be treated with the same amount of respect as any normal person. True, it is better to change their habits, but do not tell them that you are ashamed of them for it. If anything, that will encourage her to cut more. Instead, it is better to be understanding of her. She cuts herself because it helps her feel better, as odd as it sounds. It gives her a way out if things get rough, for lack of a better way to say it.

Self-harm is a very personal behavior that individuals adopt for a variety of reasons. Your girlfriend may not even understand the "why" behind her own behavior. Many times, individuals are coping with something bigger than they understand when they engage in this act. But once started, it can be a difficult habit to break. If she is ready to stop, the steps are similar to breaking an addiction. She may need to reach out to a mental health professional in order to address some of the underlying issues that probably caused her to engage in the behavior in the first place.

She may feel that her emotions are too overwhelming at times. Cutting can calm some people down, when their emotions bubble up too much. It can provide a sense of “control” over their life, for those that feel that they don’t currently have control. Cutting can also distract from emotional pain. People can focus on the physical pain of the laceration, and not feel so drowned in their emotions. All that is written above is my own personal experience of cutting, and why I felt the need to do it. Cutting can also serve as a way to feel “real”. If someone feels emotionally numb, cutting can kind of bring them back to their life. It can make them more “present” if that makes sense. Cutting can be an expression of suicidal feelings, as well, but more commonly people cut without suicidal intent. Cutting is often seen as something that is done for attention. This is false. Although there are certainly people that do use this action for attention, the vast majority don’t. All of the reasons I listed above for cutting are equally valid, and there shouldn’t be any shame held in the reasoning behind anyone’s self-harm!

Many people who self harm say it is like a way of coping. However it is different for everyone. I suggest getting her help and maybe talking to her about it in a nice and calm way.

There are many reasons that she might do this to herself. It may be stress of work or school or it may be mental health. If you ask and she doesn't want to say don't pry, just comfort her and let her know you're there for her all the way. Many things in her life could be bad that you don't know and she isn't yet ready to share that causes her to do it. You can't make her stop but you can help her through it. People do it to feel control and others do it to punish themselves or because they like the feeling or the sight of it. You might not understand what's going on in her mind but you can still help from afar.

Some people do it because they find the effortless slicing satisfying. Others do it because they think they deserve to be hurting. Another reason is because they think causing themselves physycal pain will release or distract them from emotional pain. Everyone is different, and different people, while doing the same thing, do it for different reasons. Something could be causing her emotional torment. Maybe its her own thoughts and doubts. Or it could be that she just finds it satisfying to watch. In that case, buy her clay, its the same satisfying effect. However, unless she tells you, or you're a mind reader, or you know things that have been happening with her, you're not going to know why. These are just all the reasons i've ever heard.

This is an answer that only your girlfriend knows the answer to. You and I could try to theorize all we want too, but we won't truly know the reason. This is a conversation you should try to have with her, but remember that if she isn't comfortable sharing her reason with you, then you shouldn't press. If she is really struggling with a problem, then your girlfriend needs to see a trained therapist and get the help that she needs to get. You can be there for her by showing her support and compassion through this healing journey that she will hopefully go on.

Alot of times people who self-harm do so to have control over the pain they feel and as a way to cope with the pain in other areas of their life that they may not know how to deal with or may not have any control over. Self-harm does not necessarily mean suicidal, but it can be an outlet for the person to take the pain they feel inside and project it outwards. If the self-harming is beginning to become more severe but they are still needing a coping mechanism, there are some suggestions such as snapping a rubber band on their arm that still provide some physical relief from the pain but in a less damaging way.

You should try to ask her and support her no matter what. She could be going through stuff you don't know about or it could be stuff from her past. Try you're best to be supportive of her and be there for her, make sure she cleans the self-harm. Make sure you don't put her down about it. If she is going through a hard time help her through it. Maybe she feels you aren't supportive enough so try you're absolute best. Make sure she is eating and stuff and take care of her and your self. tc

Cutting is a form of self harm which can be caused from various factors. Normally people self harm as a release of pain and emotion. Perhaps she feels like she has done something wrong and is finding it very difficult living with the guilt. Therefore by cutting herself she inflicts pain and injury which she may feel is her punishing herself for what she has done. It is of benefit if you speak to her and get her to open up and explain why she cuts. Just be mindful though that talking may be difficult for her. These things take time

Self harm is often done to distract the pain (often emotional) from unfortunate events in life or mental illness. The most common form is cutting, but it can also take different forms. Your girlfriend is probably going through a personal struggle in her life, a severe one at that. Even if self harm is done for "attention", which it usually isn't, there's always a deeper reason to WHY that person desires attention. Self harm is almost always a result of another major issue that drives the victim to hurt themselves. It's difficult to quit once one starts cutting, it becomes such a regular occurence that withdrawal can cause urges to relapse and start cutting again. There are many different ways to distract and stop from the cutting, so you could look into that.

Self injury is done for many, many reasons. Some people do it to release their feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Some people do it to manifest those emotions physically. Some people do it to punish themselves for something they perceive to be morally incorrect or unforgivable. Some people do it because they want to feel something besides emotional pain and baggage. Some people do it because they are numb and want to feel anything at all. Self injury is a very unhelpful coping mechanism, and the number of people using it is scarily rising. We can support those who self harm by letting them know we are there for them, giving them other options of coping mechanisms such as art and meditation, and simply caring for them.

Self harm is a coping mechanism. Though unhealthy, it is a way for a person to feel relief or control during stressful situations. It can come in many forms and can cause problems if continued long term. Self harm can become a regular go-to activity, so professional help and support is needed to help the individual find more suitable ways to cope. It is important that you communicate with your partner and try to overcome any problems or issues that may be troubling her. Distraction techniques like meditation, enjoying hobbies and exercise can also help relieve the need to self harm.

People self mutilate for many reasons. Most are not trying to commit suicide, but it is a form of expression usually of pain. I would recommend reaching out to a professional therapist for her, or direct her to contact one herself. The most important thing to remember is to make sure she knows that she is still loved and cared for. She may feel comfortable talking to you, and that is fine, but the goal is to try to get to the root cause of why she is self harming, and see what needs to be done to help her quit.

Your girlfriend self-harming immediately identifies that your girlfriend is going through a rough time and is unable to express her emotions or is trying to let go of them. She may feel numb or like she has no control. Many people who self-harm have a mental illness like depression or anxiety, though some people self-harm when something significant happens in their life like the death of a loved on, loss of work, physical illness or work or school related stress. One way you could find out is by having a chat with her. Many individuals who self-harm want someone to know how they feel but can't seem to get the words out which in turn they self-harm to feel better and to release all this stress and locked up emotions inside.

She might be cutting herself because she enjoys the pain that comes from it. She also may want to commit suicide but can't go through with it so she uses cutting as a coping mechanism. There are various reasons someone may want to cut themselves so it can be hard to identify a single one. It is, however, a serious issue that should be addressed professionally and consulted with a therapist. Cutting may lead to more drastic actions such as self-mutilation, low self-esteem, or even suicide. People who cut also usually feel alone and feel like they are the only person who can understand what they are going through.