Definitions by ScreamSayonara

self mutilation 

Hurting yourself on purpose, such as cutting. For some people it's for attention, or the need to feel manipulative, but for most it's because of fdepression. It's a coping mechanism, It helps you deal with strong emotions.

Some people think cutting is suicidal, but it's not.

self mutilation by ScreamSayonara January 31, 2005