Why exactly do you self harm?

[rianvice]

To be honest, I don't really have a reason. My family has been going through some tough times, (because of things I rather not mention) but it doesn't really affect me directly. I don't know why I do it, but I do. I don't know why I am depressed, but I am. My parents don't know, and I don't want them to find out because they already have enough shit on their plate...

I just find pleasure in hurting myself. I like the pain. I love the pain. I live for the pain.

I don't have many friends. I like being alone, but sometimes being alone is lonely...

Sometimes I talk to myself to relieve myself of my loneliness, but when the realization hits me, that not everything is as I build it up to be in my mind, I cut myself. I have to feel something. I have to know that I'm alive, even when it doesn't seem like it to the rest of the world...

Others have it worse. Others have it a lot worse, but I just can't help it... I feel like my excuse for cutting is stupid compared to others.

[maddogmj77]

I feel the EXACT same way as your first paragraph. My brother is being an asshole right now, you can go to my threads if you want to read about it. But, that kinda is directly effecting me. Anyways, next time you want to cut, just think about EXACTLY why you want to cut, come up with reasons. If you have none like you said you did, then just stop, realize that its not worth it. As for your "excuse" for cutting being stupid, it is. But, every excuse for cutting is stupid. No one should EVER cut or harm themselves for any reason whatsoever. There are better ways to deal with whatever your going through. If you ever wanna chat, dont be shy to message me. :)

[Chrisscotland]

I do it because it makes everything seem ok just while your doing it and you can see the blood flowing its like its taking away the things that are hurting inside, but it does not last long so you have to do it again and do it worse.

[mermaidfairy]

I do it to punish myself or a release of the emotions. Sometimes I just feel the need to see the blood.

[Darkshadows17]

I do it because it's the only thing in my life I have control of.
I do it because I like the blood & pain.
I do it because I get anxiety attacks & it's like a way to bring me back down to earth
I feel something else other than anger, sadness & loneliness

[Babs]

the first paragraph really applies to me, but that's not really all of it.
I don't know, it's a really difficult question. it's very difficult to explain how I feel.