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I'm cutting my self i'm seeing a counselor why do i feel good when i do it? i feel like i'm releasing stress or pain
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See below: What you describe is commonly stated by those who engage in this behavior. Some research suggests that the sensory feedback from self injury limits the amount of emotional pain experienced. However, self injury is an unsafe coping behavior that can cause death.
Answered 10/3/2016
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