Why do people cut?????

Question

I have a friend that cut, and I was afraid she would kill herself. She had a GREAT life, but why do you think they do it?! Is it in style or something??!!!!!?

Answer 1

People see it as sa trend. Or it is a way to relieve stress. They may believe that external pain get's rid on internal. I have cut, and still do somethins. It's not healtht at all. Your friend needs to stop. Peoples lives aren't all you think they are somethimes... It just happens like that somethimes. It's just a way of "dealing"

Hope I can help!

Later.

Answer 2

Actually it is rare, but becomming more common, that the mechanics in the brain have reversed the pain and pleasure neurons. Some people actually feel what most people call pleasure by cutting their skin. They may still call it pain, because society has taught them to call it that. There are also those that equate physical pain to pleasure.
Some people cut for attention, while others are trying to please themselves through physical means. I know it sounds strange, cutting for pleasure?
People used to think these cutters were suicidal, which is not necessarily the case, though some of them may be. In truth, only the cutter themselves knows why they cut. If you are close to this person don't be afraid to ask them, or consult a psycologist on their behalf. Please, I specify psychologist, rather than psychiatrist. A psychyatrist is often more concerned about having another session, rather than fixing the problem. Or on a cheaper route, consult a general Behavior Specialist in a local group-home affiliation.

Answer 3

Most often, its a way of trying to communicate with someone that SOMETHING is not right in their lives. Some do it to try and fit in because, yes, it may be a certain style that they would like to achieve. Some also cut because they are feeling insecure, or are having problems in their lives, so they use that as a way to release some of the pain. Cutting NEVER lessens the pain that you are going through in life. It makes it WORSE!! Cutting gives the person doing it a false sense of security. It makes them believe that everything will be better. They also believe that if they do it one more time from the last, that everything will get better. That everything WILL be better, when oftentimes, that is not the case. It may seem like she has everything in life on the outside, but in reality, she is suffering from things on the inside that she feels she can't express to other people so she uses cutting as a form of releasing her feelings. Whether her cutting is coming from depression, anger at herself for some imagined slight, or just because she wants to do it, it means that she needs to really seek some professional help. That sounds like a clich'e, but its the most accurate one that I can reccommend. When doing physical harm to yourself in this manner, the end results are NEVER good. Because, in some ways, it is a form of suicide, only done over time. I feel for your frined, and YOU, and I am hoping that everything turns out for the good. I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 4

There could be a number of things to cause someone to do it. I've done it, but only when i was mad. I would rather hurt myself then anyone else. But sometimes they are not getting the proper amount of attention from someone they care about. So they do it for attention. And sometimes something bad happens and a person just think they can't cope with it, so they cut their self to get used to the idea of cutting one self to actually cut later and kill one self. Depression can cause people to do that as well. It all points to the fact that someone needs help. And you as a friend should help her get it before it gets to late. Good Luck.

Answer 5

It's a psychological thing actually because some have suicidal tendencies. Some people are just born a fighter and others, well - a fleer. Your friend needs all the support she can get to bounce back otherwise, she'll end up in a mental institution or far worse, the "after life." She needs group support and positive people to surround her. Give her your encouragement.

Answer 6

I had a friend who's daughter was a cutter. His opinion was it was a cry for help and attention. I had talked to her about it and she said she doesn't want to do it, but she can't stop herself. She also said the pain from the cut takes her mind off otherthings in her life. It's a horrid problem and your friend needs to get help before she does kill herself.

Answer 7

Cutting is a way of feeling when you otherwise feel totally and completely numb. It is common in people who have been sexually abused. It is also seen in other people with various types of mental health disorders. Your friend may seem like she has a great life but you may not know everything that is going on. Don't judge.

Answer 8

I don't know why, but I did a long time ago, and it's sort of like a high for those that are extremely at the end of their line....When you have soooo much emotional and mental pain, you don't feel the physical pain of cutting, you just get kind of an adrenaline light feeling and it's a distraction from the other pain.....Needless to say, get her some help.........

Answer 9

When people cut, it is because of pain that they are too afraid to face and let go of. Their emotional pain is too much for them to take, so they create physical pain(the cutting) so that, for a moment, they don't think about the emotional pain inside. Not many people understand this, of course. All you can really do is try to talk to her. Try your best to see things from her point of view. Be open-minded. Good luck.

Answer 10

they are trying to punish themselves for some perceived shortcoming they have....usually it can be cured. Please try to assure her as much as you can and compliment her on her character or help her over come her negative behavior. she should do something that makes her feel really proud of her self like helping others....perhaps you two could do a little volunteer work this summer at a food bank or something. something has to change....it's such a shame when people hurt them selves like that. She is very lucky that you care, try to point her towards the future and tell her about your dreams and ask her to share hers with you. Keep in close contact with her if you really care. Maybe the embarrassment of the behavior will make her decide to change.....or a trip to the ER!!!! Don't give up, keep on working on her:)