Why does my girlfriend cut herself?

Are may be depressed. Try to be understanding of what is going on for the other person. If you can't be empathetic. Be sympathetic. Show her you care. Ask her what's wrong. And respond with statements like. "Oh that sucks" or "I understand" (but only if you do because she may ask about your experience) and hug her. Gals love hugs when they are sad.

There are numerous reasons for a person to cut themselves, the most accurate answer will come directly from your girlfriend - her self-harm could be due to emotionally distress and she may require your support to cope

She may be going through a rough time that she cuts herself to cope with it. She could be feeling stress, pain, hurt. There may be underlying issues such as depression. For a person to self harm, it's very serious and not a healthy way to cope with problems. Ask her how she's feeling and what's going on in her life to find out the reasons behind her cutting.

Many reasons. Some people do it because they feel taking their inner emotions on their outer selfs would help, and it does somethings, just not in a good way. Just remember it is not for attention and it is a serous problem, with proper support and care she can get over it and eventually stop.

It isn't her fault. Always remember that. She may be going through a lot right now. That's her way of ccoping. Try to talk to her about what's causing her to feel this way. She may need someone to reach out and help her. Never get annoyed at her for this.

Self harm is addictive. That’s the simplest way to put it. It’s also a very deep hole that’s is almost imposssible to climb out of however if you stand by her, offer you support and make it clear you care, you have all the foundations needed to help her feel better. Having dealt with depression my self, I know that it takes strength and determination to overcome something as serious as self harm. Everyone can do it some just don’t have the motivation. Help her understand that she’s not alone by talking to her and if the issue continues maybe consider therapy as In some circumstances a professional really can help.

You obviously should talk about it with her in the most accurate and tolerant way as possible. She may be reluctant to give honest answers, but besides being gentle and caring be firm too as you should know exactly whats happening. She may be unhappy in your relationship, she may have problems in her family, she may have tough situations at work. Remember, that only being in a really hurting situation will lead someone to cut himself. Have compassion and show her that you are the bright side of her life.

Because there's no one to hear her problems. Go and sit next to her, tap her shoulder and listen to what she's going to say.

She is probably suffering some form of depression and feel that she is unworthy or insecure about herself.

Everyone cuts for a different reason. The best way to find out why she is cutting is to ask. Usually people will tell you why.