Why does my girlfriend cut herself?

She is most likely going through something and feels the need to harm her self to get rid of the pain, but it makes it worse,.

Your girlfriend is self harming and the list of causes for self harming is a long one, so only she can tell you what caused or causes her to self harm. It is likely something she's embarrassed about and probably isn't too happy that you know, unless she told you herself. If she told you herself, that's a big thing for her to do and should be respected. We have a self harm guide here that may be helpful to both of you or you can look online about self harm and how to support someone who does it. Remain open minded, non judgemental and supportive and you can't go too far wrong.

People cut themselves for may different reasons, some of the most common being: to feel relief, to punish themselves because they think they've done things or think they deserve it and to feel alive and not numb. A god option would be to try and talk to her about it and understand he own reason/s

It is not about you, or me, or anyone. It is about how she feels. If she is in distress that is what she does, the best you can do is get her help and minimalism the triggering things.

There might be several reasons. Stress, depression, sadness, anxiety, etc. Either way show love for her and make sure she's getting help.

Cutting is addictive because it releases chemicals in the brain when someone cuts. Its like getting drunk and waking up with a hangover. You do it and you feel better at the moment but to feel like that again you would need to cut again.

She might be stressed because of something or she might have done something she regrets and is punishing herself.

People go through many hard times in their life. Your girlfriend is probably going through her own hard times. It's hard seeing the one you love hurt themselves. But try your best to support her and recommend her to see a counsellor. While you are at it, you should also see a counsellor too. You both need to take care of yourselves for you are both important and loved!

There are many reasons why someone may cut themselves. - A feeling of needing control. -Wanting to feel alive. -They may feel numb. -It may be their way of getting relief. There are many reasons. Cutting can become an addiction. Sometimes you may not want to do it, but it has now become a habit. Sometimes you may feel like it's the only thing that is keep you alive. Sometimes we may never know why someone is cutting themselves, until they are ready to open up. Until we assertively and compassionately approach them.

Self-harm comes from a variety of reasons, but it all will stem from the feeling of either sadness, emptiness, or another negative feeling. If your partner cuts and you are close to this partner, I would suggest talking to her and trying to comfort her as much as possible. Let her open up to you, but don't pressure her. Ask her if it would feel better that you two talked about it or if a therapist might help and calm her down if she thinks this is a scary idea. If she has formed a habit out of this you shouldn't stop her immediately as it might cause worse withdrawals just like when you conpletely stop a hobby or smoking. Slowly reduce it for her and make sure she doesn't do anything too serious. If you need to call a suicide hotline and think it is more serious please go ahead and call one. Here is a number 116 123. Make sure to take care of her and as long as she doesn't do anything too bad you guys will make it through together.