Why do some people make fun of people who cut themselves?

Question

At school my friends (don't know i self-harm) oh and please i already am seeking therapy ok. at school they are all like, "haha stupid emo kids go cry in the corner and cut themselves" it's really mean and it's so hard to go along with it.

(i'm not emo)

Answer 1

Because kids make fun of what they don't understand and what is different from them. It makes them feel superior . It is a shame they have to put others down in order to feel better about themselves.
People who cut themselves or hurt themselves in any way are suffering great pain. There is no way for them to express it , and let it out so they have learned that hurting themselves is a quick way to feel better.
It is a good idea to keep it to yourself, the self harm. You do need the crap at school from the stupid kids.
Focus on therapy and getting better for yourself.

Answer 2

First off they don't understand it and secondly they are really afraid because they don't understand it. So they make fun of it. People like to put labels on other people so every body fits in a nice little compartment that they can deal with instead of looking at the person as an individual who has some value in this world.
Cutting yourself is not the way to solve problems, i did cut myself at one point but i was about 13 because my brother died and i thought that was my only way out until i almost died because i cut a certain vein (forget the name of the vein) and i almost bled to death, i totally stopped after that i didnt want to die it was just my "security blanket" to cut myself. im now 16 years old and havent cut myself in over 3 years but i still miss my brother very much but i learned to cope with my brothers death in a different way not cutting myself.
And the reason people look down upon people that cut theirselfs is because they think their just doing it for attentions and to get everyone to feel sorry for them but that is not true for all people that do it, just some do it for attention which is stupid. You're friends are going to worry about you if they find out so don't think they are "looking down upon you" they are just trying to help. i lost so many friends by cutting myself because i thought they should mind their own bussiness but they were just trying to protect me. But for those people that do make fun of people who cut themselfs are just making it worse they don't understand what the people that are cutting themselfs are going through they are just closed-minded jerks, just ignore them.
Also i've actually known people who got addicted to cutting themselves even when they were happy they would cut themselves because they got pleasure out of cutting.
About the emo thing emo (or emotional) people usually don't cut themselves that is just something that people "think" when they look at an Emo person what an emo really is or thought by the public is When referring to a person's personality and attitude, most definitions of emo hold that an emo person is emotionally candid, sensitive, shy, introverted, glum, and quiet.Depression is sometimes used to describe the emo personality. Emo music and poetry often contain multiple references to unrequited love, emotional and relationship problems.

Goodluck with everything!

Answer 3

I would venture to bet that one or more of your friends does it too. Sometimes the ones that fight it the most and make fun of it, actually are afraid of what they're doing. And they probably don't understand it. Good for you for seeking help for it.

I don't know if this would work - but maybe there's one that you could talk to?? Not telling them you do it - and do some research about it together - so you guys can understand it. Tell her that you've been thinking about it and wonder why people would do things like that (play it dumb) and then see if they'll help you research it.

Answer 4

First off they don't understand it and secondly they are really afraid because they don't understand it. So they make fun of it. People like to put labels on other people so every body fits in a nice little compartment that they can deal with instead of looking at the person as an individual who has some value in this world.

Answer 5

Because a lot of people are unaware of addiction to stuff that is harmful. Addiction is deeper that the perceived source such as drinking, using drugs, gambling etc. Most people are ignorant to these things.

Answer 6

Because they are ingnorrant and can't comprehend why someone might do that.
If you are cutting yourself, there are support groups and counselors that can help you cope with the pain you might be avoiding by cutting.
I urge you or whoever to take the help out there.
Good Luck!

Answer 7

I so know what u mean I cut 2 and no am not seeing anyone about it. They just don't understand it. They think it is just one big joke and it is not its a real problem. My girl Essence calls me Emo girl and attention seeker and I hate it cuz its not even true, Just don't listen to it.

Answer 8

It's sick to tease someone who is doing self-destructive behavior. Keep up your therapy, heal yourself and ignore the jerks. They are not worth your energy which should be devoted to loving yourself and getting better.

Answer 9

because they don't understand it, and haven't a clue about the issues a person who cuts or self injures has.

ignorance is bliss.... i guess?

i am glad you're getting help, and i hope that you will be ok.

take care of YOU.

Answer 10

maybe wen there angry they take it out on the self