fireandice

It's a form of desperation on that persons part. When they feel that they can't control their life or are backed in to a corner that they can't get out of they do that as a form of release/control. It's really no different than drinking or doing drugs when you feel that you can't deal with the problems at hand. The pain gives them something to focus on instead of what's really bothering them. Yes, it is a bad way to try and get attention. But most true cutters won't let most see what's happening or that they are even doing it. The ones that do are only doing it to get attention for the most part or it is a cry for help. Either way it's a form of self punishment that can lead to more serious things.

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