Why does my girlfriend cut herself?

Your girlfriend may be using self harm as a way to cope with trauma she's undergone. She may feel unnoticed, or unloved. Try talking to your girlfriend in a respectable manner about this. Ask her why, and try to see from her point of view.

Even though you don't know why she did, in times like this, it is important to not blame yourself. There are 101 reasons why she might have done it, and just because you are in a relationship with her, doesn't mean you are the reason why. You need to comfort her, and let her know that you love her and that you are there for her. In time, she will open up about it, but if she doesn't want to know, respect that.

People have different ways to cope and sometime they're unhealthy, the best thing you can do for her is be there to listen.

This is, perhaps, a conversation you should have with your girlfriend. There are millions upon millions of reasons why she could be harming herself, and we cannot guess it. Find the right time, sit her down and talk to her about why she's been pressured into harming herself.

To self harm is an emotional response to overwhelming sadness, stress, and anxiety in life. When one inflicts pain upon themselves, it releases endorphins that dull out other pain for a time, both physical and emotional. It is an unhealthy coping mechanism, as we call it.

Possibly as a way to feel something, maybe she feels numb because of something which is negatively impacting on her life. Self-harm can sometimes be a way people try to punish themselves if they feel that they deserve to hurt. But mostly it's a coping mechanism and the best thing you can do is help her find less dangerous coping methods such as drawing on her skin, going for a walk, writing down her feelings and then tearing up the paper as a way of destroying any negative feelings etc. Just try to be supportive and there for her

Your may need to ask your girlfriend why, but do so in a very calm and understanding manner. It may be due to mental illness or injury of some sort. Understanding why is always helpful. Never be judgemental when conversation about the subject. Suicidal intent may be possible as well. It is hard to say but it can be caused from stress, anxiety, anger, depression, loneliness, hopelessness, etc..

Your girlfriend may be struggling with some issues, try talking to her about it or talking to someone else about it to get her help if you are concerned for her safety.

Self harm happens for a lot of reasons, Some of the reasons that people self harm are; to distract themselves, alter the focus of their attention, or regain control over their minds when experiencing pressing, unavoidable and overwhelming feelings or thoughts. Release tension associated with strong emotions or overwhelming thoughts. Feel something physical when they are otherwise dissociated and numb. Express themselves or communicate and/or document strong emotions they are feeling and cannot otherwise articulate. Punish themselves. Experience a temporary but intense feeling of euphoria that occurs in the immediate aftermath of self-harm.

Self harm can be complicated but normally stems from needing a release of all those emotions she has. Normally it's not a suicide attempt, the pain can help her release those emotions she doesn't know how to release any other way! It's important to be there for her! Tell her how much she means to you and never make fun of her cutting! If she needs help have her message me! I specialize in self harm!