PlumBerries · 31-35, F
I agree with coping method yes.. I used to self harm a lot and would do almost anything to hide it from everyone though.. I get why people now think its for attention. Instagram I think helped with that a lot
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PlumBerries · 31-35, F
@PixieParty for me it was a release. It distracted me from what I was feeling mentally.. even if it only lasted a minute, it was a good minute
@Deadgirl im really sorry to hear that :(
@Deadgirl im really sorry to hear that :(
PixieParty · 41-45, F
(((Hugs))) to both of you ladies. I can't imagine what you've been through.
Deadgirl · 26-30, F
@PixieParty for me it was a guilt thing i am realy clumsy and everytime i got scolded for it
Kinknugget · 36-40, M
Yes. Because the physical is easier to deal with them the mental/emotional pain so if you can manifest it into physical it helps take the edge off. Cutting I always thought was more attention seeking because it leaves marks that can be seen by others. But there are other ways to self harm that aren't so obvious.
Deadgirl · 26-30, F
@Kinknuggetyou spoke my words
JoeyFoxx · 56-60, M
considering that a majority of injuries are kept hidden, I would say mostly a coping mechanism.
The endorphins released help soothe.... but, of course, it's temporary and long term badness ensues...
The endorphins released help soothe.... but, of course, it's temporary and long term badness ensues...
Both depending on the person.
Deadgirl · 26-30, F
@Callmewhatyouwill maybe
@Deadgirl like plumberries said. Some do it to cope and some will do it for attention.
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Deadgirl · 26-30, F
@Overwatch6 i see
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Coping mechanism
JovialPlutonian · 36-40, M
It's a release
Deadgirl · 26-30, F
@JovialPlutonian yup it is
PixieParty · 41-45, F
Either way, the person is going through something mentally that needs addressed. Healthy people don't do either of these.
GLITTER · 36-40, F
It is whatever it is to the person doing it. There’s no generalisation with it
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
I dont think it needs to be explained
Deadgirl · 26-30, F
@MartinTheFirst why?
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
@Deadgirl Because it's self evident
Deadgirl · 26-30, F
@MartinTheFirst maybe you are right