Why does my girlfriend cut herself?

There can be many, many reasons for this. Here are few possible ones. Cutting can be a result of mental illness such as depression and anxiety. Some people who cut do so to relieve their sadness or be able to easily identify why they are hurting. It can also allow the self-harmer to "feel alive" instead numb or dissociated. Those who self-harm do NOT do it for attention but rather as a way to cope with emotions and issues, both past and present. Do not look down on your girlfriend, but try to get her help.

People have many different reasons for self harm. Sometimes it is a cry for help sometimes it is a stress reliever and sometimes it's a way to get attention (this is no way inferring this is bad. If someone is resorting to self harm for attention they must really need need help)😞

She might be going though some self confidence issues or depression. You should talk to her and be with her as much as you can and help her to feel she is not alone and hug her tightly and tell her you love her her many time a day until she overcome this period and seek medical advice

She may be dealing with her own issues at the time, and cutting herself may be a release of the stress that is building up inside of her.

There are a lot of reasons that people self harm. Sometimes, its because they feel numb and want the physical pain to feel something. And other times, their emotional pain is too much so they distract themselves with physical pain. It may be a cry for help. There are lots of reasons why people self harm but always remember, its not your fault. A person with mental illness might blame someone for it instead of facing up to the real reason. I know its scary, but the first step is talking to her. Tell her you are worried about her safety and mental health and that she should get some help. Sometimes people who self harm will promise to stop so as to not hurt you/so they can keep doing it without you saying something. Keep in mind, even if they stop, they still need help. Relapsing is always there and they will need professional help to really stop. The second step is telling a trusted adult about her self harm. You might feel like you're betraying her if you do this, but keep in mind her safety. The third step is just supporting her. The road to recovery is long and hard but so worth it in the end. Trust that one day she will be happy and not want to self harm, but in the meantime, be there to hold her hand.

Self harm, like drinking, consuming drugs, bullying...etc are all coping methods one use in the hope to soothe their despair. It's inevitable to encounter misery in the life, therefore what you require is a healthy way to properly deal with your stress to life.

She might be suffering from a problem her mind can comprehend and bear, and this sometimes leads to a state where a person finds pleasure to harm thereselves.

Because she's hurt. Far deeper than it may seem. She may feel like a scar on her body is nothing compared to the scar on my heart and mind. But don't say "please stop". Or "Why are you doing this?" Instead be by her side and tell her: "I'll always be by your side."

Cutting is a form of coping with difficult situations in life. It releases endorphins throughout the body which makes people feel good and helps block the bad emotions that are inside of her.

It may be a way to cope. Cutting releases endorphins which make us feel better. It may also be because she just likes it. Ask her, but be cautious while asking because it is personal for each person.