What is the purpose of cutting yourself?

Answer 1

Believe it or not, it actually releases a chemical that can make a person feel better about themselves. Dopamine is more often than not, the chemical released when experiencing pleasure, but it has been discovered that another stimuli is pain, and injury. I do not agree with the practice of it, and there are many, much more perminant, alternatives, that do not involve scarring yourself for life. Although it does release Dopamine, I believe it is more of a cry for attention. --DC

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People cut themselves when they are depressed, but it doesn't make you feel any better! I used to cut myself, and I will always regret it. You do it because you think your worthless, and no one will care, and you just start hating yourself, but it's horrible!! And everything will always get better!! So PLEASE don't do it! Because it will scar you forever.

Answer 2

Cutting oneself typically serves as a way to cope with overwhelming emotional pain or distress. It may provide a temporary release of tension or allow for a sense of control in a situation where the person feels helpless. However, it is not a healthy or effective long-term coping mechanism and can be a sign of underlying mental health issues that should be addressed with professional help.