Reasons
People Cut:
not able to express emotions
unable to
cope
to regain self-control
revenge
to ease tension and anxiety
to escape feelings of depression
to relieve anger and aggression
to relieve intense emotional pain
to retaing control over one'
s body
to escape feelings of numbness
not reasons:
suicide attempt/ wanting to
die
attention-seeking
manipulation
help:
always tell a trusted adult or parent if you or someone you know is self-mutilating. this is an unhealthy habit that needs to be treated.many self-mutilators can not stop their behaviors on their own and need professional help.