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Alive. what is the pleasure in self-mutilation?

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Numbness: It takes away the distorted feeling of numbness. Better to feel pain than nothing.

Answered 12/12/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Self mutilation - : Someone who feels empty inside may cut to feel "something". Someone who is hurting emotionally may cut so that the physical pain will distract them. Some cut to punish themselves. One may cut in the belief that they will let out negativity or evil.

Answered 12/14/2013

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