Why does my girlfriend cut herself?

There are lot's of reasons why a person might harm themselves. It can be a way to release pent up emotions. Or a person may have self image or guilt issues making them feel like they deserve to be punished. One thing to remember is self harm is only a symptom of a deeper issue. When I was in my teen years I struggled a lot with depression. I turned to cutting to release the feelings of pain and sadness pent up inside. Cutting made these feelings go away, for a little while at least. But it didn't fix the real issue. In some ways it made it worse because now I felt ashamed of my scars along with everything else. After I started taking antidepressants and the depression started getting better the urge to cut myself faded away along with the other symptoms.

Many people self harm for many different reasons and all of these reasons are completely valid and should be taken very seriously. I heard of people who are lacking attention, cutting for attention so they can feel recognized. I heard that it is simply a distraction for some, just like drawing. Some people might even do it because the physical pain of the wound hurts worse that the pain that they are feeling and it takes their mind off of the feeling of being in distress. There are many other reasons why one might self harm but signs of self harm should be reported immediately because it is a huge indication that the person has low self esteem, has mental illnesses or even is suicidal. I recommend being open minded and accepting of your girlfriend as she is going through a very tough time mentally. Let her open up to you on why she is doing this, her emotions. If you feel that you have to call authorities (such as 911 (US) 999 (UK)) do so right away. You might be able to save a life!

Some people do it because they find the effortless slicing satisfying. Others do it because they think they deserve to be hurting. Another reason is because they think causing themselves physycal pain will release or distract them from emotional pain. Everyone is different, and different people, while doing the same thing, do it for different reasons. Something could be causing her emotional torment. Maybe its her own thoughts and doubts. Or it could be that she just finds it satisfying to watch. In that case, buy her clay, its the same satisfying effect. However, unless she tells you, or you're a mind reader, or you know things that have been happening with her, you're not going to know why. These are just all the reasons i've ever heard.

People self mutilate for many reasons. Most are not trying to commit suicide, but it is a form of expression usually of pain. I would recommend reaching out to a professional therapist for her, or direct her to contact one herself. The most important thing to remember is to make sure she knows that she is still loved and cared for. She may feel comfortable talking to you, and that is fine, but the goal is to try to get to the root cause of why she is self harming, and see what needs to be done to help her quit.

Self harm is a coping mechanism. Though unhealthy, it is a way for a person to feel relief or control during stressful situations. It can come in many forms and can cause problems if continued long term. Self harm can become a regular go-to activity, so professional help and support is needed to help the individual find more suitable ways to cope. It is important that you communicate with your partner and try to overcome any problems or issues that may be troubling her. Distraction techniques like meditation, enjoying hobbies and exercise can also help relieve the need to self harm.

Self injury is done for many, many reasons. Some people do it to release their feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Some people do it to manifest those emotions physically. Some people do it to punish themselves for something they perceive to be morally incorrect or unforgivable. Some people do it because they want to feel something besides emotional pain and baggage. Some people do it because they are numb and want to feel anything at all. Self injury is a very unhelpful coping mechanism, and the number of people using it is scarily rising. We can support those who self harm by letting them know we are there for them, giving them other options of coping mechanisms such as art and meditation, and simply caring for them.

Self harm is often done to distract the pain (often emotional) from unfortunate events in life or mental illness. The most common form is cutting, but it can also take different forms. Your girlfriend is probably going through a personal struggle in her life, a severe one at that. Even if self harm is done for "attention", which it usually isn't, there's always a deeper reason to WHY that person desires attention. Self harm is almost always a result of another major issue that drives the victim to hurt themselves. It's difficult to quit once one starts cutting, it becomes such a regular occurence that withdrawal can cause urges to relapse and start cutting again. There are many different ways to distract and stop from the cutting, so you could look into that.

Cutting is a form of self harm which can be caused from various factors. Normally people self harm as a release of pain and emotion. Perhaps she feels like she has done something wrong and is finding it very difficult living with the guilt. Therefore by cutting herself she inflicts pain and injury which she may feel is her punishing herself for what she has done. It is of benefit if you speak to her and get her to open up and explain why she cuts. Just be mindful though that talking may be difficult for her. These things take time

You should try to ask her and support her no matter what. She could be going through stuff you don't know about or it could be stuff from her past. Try you're best to be supportive of her and be there for her, make sure she cleans the self-harm. Make sure you don't put her down about it. If she is going through a hard time help her through it. Maybe she feels you aren't supportive enough so try you're absolute best. Make sure she is eating and stuff and take care of her and your self. tc

Alot of times people who self-harm do so to have control over the pain they feel and as a way to cope with the pain in other areas of their life that they may not know how to deal with or may not have any control over. Self-harm does not necessarily mean suicidal, but it can be an outlet for the person to take the pain they feel inside and project it outwards. If the self-harming is beginning to become more severe but they are still needing a coping mechanism, there are some suggestions such as snapping a rubber band on their arm that still provide some physical relief from the pain but in a less damaging way.