A member asked:

I am becoming addicted to cutting myself, and i need help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Self harm: Self inflicted mutilation by cutting is one way that some people cope. It is not a healthy coping mechanism. People may cut themselves because they feel emotionally numb & it allows them to feel something. Some cut to distract from anxiety, depression or stress. Some people cut as a form of self- punishment. Some cut in the mistaken thought that it will let out evil or bad parts of themselves.

Answered 7/14/2013

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How to prevent becoming addicted to nicotine?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I'm Asian am I more susceptible to becoming an addict?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I'm indian am I more susceptible to becoming an addict?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I'm jewish am I more susceptible to becoming an addict?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I'm russian am I more susceptible to becoming an addict?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers