Why does my girlfriend cut herself?

There are a lot of reasons that people cut. It's usually not very simple. Oftentimes, cutting is a distraction from emotional and mental pain. It can be a sort of release, sometimes it makes people feel something when they feel numb and sometimes it makes people feel numb when they feel too much. Make sure you let your girlfriend know you're there for her, that you're always there to listen. She may or may not open up, she might not be ready, but she will know that you are there for her. If you are afraid that she could seriously injure herself, I would help her to get help.

Cutting is a way some people try to cope with the pain of strong emotions, intense pressure, or upsetting relationship problems. They may be dealing with feelings that seem too difficult to bear or bad situations they think can't change. Have you asked your girlfriend why?

probably because she's going through something bad, maybe at home perhaps. Have you talked to her about it? She might explain, and there's a chance that you might be able to help her. I'm sure she'd appreciate some help from you:)

Usually there may be a reason like problems at home with family or sometimes bullying at school or work- People may be trying to lower her self esteam and self concept to make her feel low about herself but you should try and show her the positive things- Trying to make them stop won't work- so you need to talk to them about it and show them all the good things

There can be many reasons. Sometimes you just can't understand it. Sometimes you just need to be there for her and love her to the best of your ability.

Because she doesn't appreciate herself, you need to make her feel special and she will get no more interest in cutting herself.

People cut them self for a different number of reasons. One reason could be a release of feelings. It could be the only way she can release them.

to feel something - to have control over something - to help keep her pain down some do it for attention as well depending.. not saying she is, but it is a possibility

Maybe she's going through some difficult things. Why don't you ask her and give her the support she needs? She will appreciate it.

Because she is in pain; she could be trying to distract herself with the physical pain or she could simply be trying to feel something. She may feel like this is the only way to cope; all you can do is be there for her