I harm myself on purpose. I never do it because I need to cope, I do it because I like the pain and like to have something on my body. I know I should stop, but I don't want to. Why is that?
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Moderated by Smita Joshi, BA Psychology / MA / Advanced EFT Practitioner
Updated: Apr 10, 2022
0nigiri
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Aug 6, 2016
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I completely understand that as I'm in a similar situation myself, I'd suggest either having someone you could always talk to about this or perhaps even getting professional help.
PinkButterfly30
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Aug 10, 2016
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Because you are so use to hurting your self that its a normal reaction for you to hurt your self, you need to attend help so you can stop.
hannathehero
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Aug 26, 2016
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I can relate having come over this myself. It's truly an addiction, you re getting high off it, that's why you don't want to stop. It takes time, and it will be like a withdrawal. I suggest you get some help, this is not something you can do alone. Support especially through a time like this is so important. I wish you good luck and I know you can do this.
amazingJoy168
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Aug 31, 2016
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Maybe talking to a therapist may help you with this issue. You may feel like you deserve this cause you dont have control over other parts of your life so you use this to control to pain you feel
FrenchThea
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Sep 1, 2016
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When it was like that for me, i did it just to feel something, and feel alive, and the feeling of not being alone. I have alternative ways now. It helps.
Anonymous
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Sep 7, 2016
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You may be using pain as a form of punishment which is very common. I'd suggest weening off of it by delaying the pain then by stopping all together. You could when you want to hurt something, punch pillows or if you want something on your body, doodle on your arms but it really depends on you as an individual and what would help you.
Latinab3lla1
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Sep 15, 2016
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Because when you cut it takes away or covers the real issue or pain we can not deal with.Love yourself
TheTripleS719
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Sep 17, 2016
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Cutting is an addiction. Seeing your scars is tragically beautiful to you, whether you see it like that or not. Addictions are hard demons to fight; but with the right weapons, they can be defeated.
SympatheticPrune2001
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Sep 18, 2016
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Self harmers often feel the need to stop, but they do not because they like the pain and they feel good after harming.
Hayles0111
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Sep 21, 2016
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Self harming is addictive. When you harm yourself a rush of adrenaline pumps through your body giving you thishould excitement and lack of pain. It's a cycle that's hard to get out of. Seek professional advice and search for alternatives to self harm
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