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When I'm angry, why do I always feel the need to hurt myself?

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Anonymous on Jun 24, 2015
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It releases endorphins, they cause a sort of high. It makes you feel relieved. Instead of hurting yourself, perhaps try punching a punching bag or screaming into your pillow.
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GentleMom on Jun 24, 2015
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Self-harm can cause the temporary release of a neurochemical that relieves stress (but then it fades)
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Anonymous on Jun 24, 2015
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Anger can trigger emotions to mix up and overwhelm you. I certainly advise seeking help from someone.
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Anonymous on Jun 24, 2015
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Whenever we are angry or agitated, some of us need to feel some sort of release. Therefore we turn to coping skills. Sometimes, we may turn to negative ways to cope such as hurting ourselves. This is completely normal. The way we can resolve this is to come up with positive ways to cope with our emotions, and there are a TON of things to do. Check out the 7 Cups "Managing Emotions" Self Help Guide. https://www.7cups.com/help-managing-emotions/
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Anonymous on Jun 25, 2015
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Anger is a natural response and so is hurting yourself with this emotion- it simply means you care enough not to hurt those you may love although different alternatives should be in place to avoid hurting yourself.
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AtlasSparks on Jun 25, 2015
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Well it is a type of coping strategy. It is common to feel that way, and a possibility to redirect that anger. Hurting yourself, in some people, releases endorphin and gives a sense of relief. Which could explain why it becomes a cycle and they keep hurting themselves. There are many reasons to start, and if you already have, their are guides to manage those emotions. Journaling negative emotions at that time or taking 5 minutes may help to control those urges as well as activities like art and exercise. There is always another way.
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writingloveaddy on Jun 25, 2015
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Hurting one self when they have intense emotions is one way we cope with things. In my opinion it shows that you don't want to hurt anyone and you care deeply enough to not hurt someone.
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AngleTYBarakatx on Jun 26, 2015
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maybe because you are angry and feel the need to hurt something, and feeling the need to bring physical pain to yourself to cure your anger
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JustLiveAndLetLive on Jun 26, 2015
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Hurting yourself can be a form of addiction. It is best if you talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist. But if you can't, please find me or another listener to talk to. Many of us understand what it is like. It's not easy, but we can beat it.
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Anonymous on Jun 26, 2015
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From experience, we might feel this way because we're used to keeping things in, and we don't want to get them out on someone, even if they're the reason we're angry. So the negative feelings build up and we feel the need to relieve the pain in some cases, or punish our selves in others. It varies from person to person. Hopefully one day everyone will find a way to cope with anger and other unpleasant feelings in more constructive ways. Be safe everyone.
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