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Is there something psychologically wrong with people who cut themselves?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Unhealthy.: People may self mutilate for a number of reasons. If they feel empty - they may cut to feel something. If they hurt emotionally - they may do it to distract themself with physical pain instead. They may be self- punishing or believe that they are letting out evil. It is a poor coping skill - quite unhealthy.

Answered 4/7/2013

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