Why cutting is addictive

[DrBeta]

The motives behind cutting are often counterintuitive, since a person who cuts does it to feel better. Often, cutting is the only way she knows how to deal with negative emotions like depression, rage, guilt, emptiness and self-hatred. Most people who inflict self-harm are looking for relief from pent-up emotions. Like addiction, people struggling with self-harm are not in full control of their actions. Cutters see their actions as positive because it allows them to express feeling sad remain in control.

Cutters also see self-harm as:
 
A distraction from difficult life events

A relief from guilt when used as a form of self-punishment

A way to feel more alive.

Once you know the reasons behind the cutting, you can help your loved one find treatment. Treatment helps cutters see what they are doing as harmful, while encouraging positive behaviors that provide the same benefits.

[DaVinci]

3 minutes ago, DrBeta said:

The motives behind cutting are often counterintuitive, since a person who cuts does it to feel better. Often, cutting is the only way she knows how to deal with negative emotions like depression, rage, guilt, emptiness and self-hatred. Most people who inflict self-harm are looking for relief from pent-up emotions. Like addiction, people struggling with self-harm are not in full control of their actions. Cutters see their actions as positive because it allows them to express feeling sand remain in control.

Cutters also see self-harm as:
 
A distraction from difficult life events

A relief from guilt when used as a form of self-punishment

A way to feel more alive.

Once you know the reasons behind the cutting, you can help your loved one find treatment. Treatment helps cutters see what they are doing as harmful, while encouraging positive behaviors that provide the same benefits.

What is the treatment that you are referring to? 

[DrBeta]

1 hour ago, DaVinci said:

What is the treatment that you are referring to? 

I wish I knew the treatment. 

[Ram47]

very interesting article.. I had an ex.. edaina argument aithe chalu kitchen loki elli knife wrists ki pettedi.. basing on her.. I think its more of a way to win over the argument

[DrBeta]

2 minutes ago, Ram47 said:

very interesting article.. I had an ex.. edaina argument aithe chalu kitchen loki elli knife wrists ki pettedi.. basing on her.. I think its more of a way to win over the argument

Well, I think most people in real world wouldn't want other people to know that they are cutting. They wear long sleeves and bandages on their arms to cover it up.  It's more the adrenaline rush that makes them feel better and forget the pain in life. 

[Ram47]

1 minute ago, DrBeta said:

Well, I think most people in real world wouldn't want other people to know that they are cutting. They wear long sleeves and bandages on their arms to cover it up.  It's more the adrenaline rush that makes them feel better and forget the pain in life. 

nuvvu seppedi alone ga unnappudu aithe anukunta..

my example is between a couple.. 

[Rushabhi]

I almost tried it once realized and went to therapist instead. Best decision I ever made

[DrBeta]

Just now, Ram47 said:

nuvvu seppedi alone ga unnappudu aithe anukunta..

my example is between a couple.. 

Yeah I think most of the times cutting is addictive when you're alone, especially when you see sharp objects. I don't know about your case though. 

[DrBeta]

21 minutes ago, Rushabhi said:

I almost tried it once realized and went to therapist instead. Best decision I ever made

Good for you. 

[Ford_Abbai]

This is serious thread.. @DrBetaplease please take next appointment...we don't want to lose you... This is serious than what you think..

[Sarvapindi]

Oo poda...edi padthe adi koskunevu aayintha.... jara pailamm...

[panipoori]

32 minutes ago, Rushabhi said:

I almost tried it once realized and went to therapist instead. Best decision I ever made

therapist em cheppadu? don't cut yourself...cut the other person annada?

[DrBeta]

4 minutes ago, panipoori said:

therapist em cheppadu? don't cut yourself...cut the other person annada?

Self help gurunchi cheptadu anukunta. I don't know about this. 

[Ram47]

5 minutes ago, panipoori said:

therapist em cheppadu? don't cut yourself...cut the other person annada?

feminism tagginchukotaniki tablets ichadanta 

[Thanos]

uttermost , excessive eating is also same. In fact a lot of self destructive behaviors are addictive and very hard to get out of