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A member asked:
Is it strange that i get a high from self-harm?
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High: Euphoria from self harm can be feature of borderline personality disorder where person elicits harm to relieve inner feelings of emptiness and tension brought on by negative emotions. Theoretically results from release of endorphins in brain.
Answered 10/18/2014
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Not too: Naloxone is commonly prescribed to help cutters by blocking the high they get--pain &pleasure r close in the nervous system--ask people in martial arts & contact sports.
Answered 6/30/2014
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