I got a question

[bus730]

Alright I dont usually post here but I have a girlfriend who I love very much and she cuts herself sometimes she says it makes me feel good and it doesnt hurt I have no idea how she can say these things it has to hurt any advice on how I can help her?

[Noirtier]

In all honesty, it doesn't really hurt all that much. Your body releases dopamine and various endorphins when you self harm--just as it does with any injury. They suppress the pain and allow for a bit of a "feel good" moment, as well as helping someone cope with their feelings. So many times, it may not hurt. Now as to how to help her, just be there for her. Let her know that no matter what, you will be there for her and you will support her and help her. She's not going to stop overnight. It's an addiction, it's just not gonna happen. If she were to take that first step to try and stop though, well, letting her know that you will be there right by her side, and support her and help her, would mean the world to her and help her more than anything else you could do. Make sure she knows how much you care about her too. We're all here to support you as well, and help you if you need it!

[survivor]

You can't interfere too much with that, because its not like Im'ma go cut. It's I can't stop, it feels good. It is an addiction and I know that it makes me mad when my friends try to interfere with my cutting, but it makes me feel good when one of m friends says they'll be there for me. Support her, but don't push her to much. You should only really interfere if she starts cutting really deep.

[West Coast Sheriff]

It doesn't really hurt at actually feels kind of good I might say. If she is a cutter, then all you can really do is be there for her when she needs you to. You can't get her to stop and dont bring up anything that might trigger bad memories for her.