Why are people afraid to give up cutting themselves?

Question

I asked my friend why she was so afraid, but she didn't want to talk about it.

Answer 1

are you cutting yourself or is it your friend.
your most recent question stated that you are cutting yourself and thinking about suicide.

Answer 2

One reason I have heard that people cut themselves is because they are in such emotional pain that feeling physical pain feels like a release or a way of redirecting their emotional pain.
A second reason for cutting yourself or injuring yourself in general is that doing so may release chemicals in the brain called endorphins that provide a narcotic-like effect on the brain. That is why many people recommend physical exercise for people who are depressed. Vigorous physical exercise after a time will also result in endorphin release.
A third reason for self-injurious behavior is a form of punishing of the self because of feelings of being "bad", even if the person was engaged in a behavior over which they had no control or was not bad.
A fourth reason is that the person feels emotional numb and wishes to "feel" something, even pain.
A fifth reason might be an irrational need for control - the person has emotional pain,over which they do not feel control, so they inflict physical pain over which they do have control.
I think that says almost everything. I may come up with others, but I think you get the idea.

Answer 3

Or why are they not afraid to cut themselves in the first place? Doesn't it hurt? Especially if its on a finger tip, ouch!

Answer 4

*The Best Source of Support for such self-inflicting harmful behavior is a Practice called:
"Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy."

-It has Already been proven to have a 99%
Success Rate.

*An Excellent Book to read on the Practical application of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for oneself is:
"Coming to Our Senses"
By: Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD.

*Encourage you to pick up the book, read it, and help your friend. Or simply pick it up for her to read it, if she is open.

"AND Most definately Encourage your Friend to quickly see a Mindfulness-Based
Cognitive Therapist.

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