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I cut myself but i'm not depressed, it just feels good. what is wrong with me?
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Self inflicted: Mutilation is one way that some people cope. It is not a healthy coping mechanism. People may harm themselves because they feel emotionally numb ; it allows them to feel something. Some harm to distract from anxiety, depression or stress. Some people self-harm as a form of self- punishment. Self harm may be done as a cry for help. Perfectionists may harm themselves because they.
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