A member asked:

I selfharm im not suicidal or depressed i just love cutting myself?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not normal: your asking this question is an indication that you are aware that what you are doing is abnormal. There are no limits to this and as it worsens you may eventually cause yourself serious harm as well as causing suffering among those who care for you. You need to seek professional help and although you deny you are suicidal, this can be the next step here. Call the suicide hot line.

Answered 5/31/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dialectical Beh : therapy . People cut for a variety of different reasons. Cutting can allow someone who feels numb or empty to feel something. Cutting can cause physical pain which acts as a distraction from emotional pain. Some people use cutting as a form of self-punishment. Some people cut as a cry to help. Others may cut to let out evil humors. Cutting may be used as a coping mechanism (not a very healthy one)

Answered 11/5/2018

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