Discussion Why does self harm feel better than anything else as a method of coping?

[Gstreater]

I've tried so many methods of coping. I've tried drinking, smoking, sex and masturbation, reading, video games, talking with friends and medication. None of it helps me but self harm stuff like cutting and really bruising myself. It's the closest thing to therapeutic in my life. Does anyone feel the same or know I reason why this might be?

 

[ma0]

I've been trying to cut for ages now, and I'm not sure if it's me being a pussy or if the knife is too blunt but I can just never draw blood.

I've read on this forum numerous times though that cutting isn't the best, because others can see your scars and they're very visible. I've been looking into these "little ouchies" things or whatever they're called. I think they're meant to cause pain without physical repercussions. Maybe they're worth looking into, idk.

 

[Lo$t95]

I've tried so many methods of coping. I've tried drinking, smoking, sex and masturbation, reading, video games, talking with friends and medication. None of it helps me but self harm stuff like cutting and really bruising myself. It's the closest thing to therapeutic in my life. Does anyone feel the same or know I reason why this might be?

It's a release from the mental agony you suffer. Physical pain is a distraction and it's the perfect temporary coping mechanism. Not condoning it but I SH as well so it is what it is.

 

[Gstreater]

I've been trying to cut for ages now, and I'm not sure if it's me being a pussy or if the knife is too blunt but I can just never draw blood.

I've read on this forum numerous times though that cutting isn't the best, because others can see your scars and they're very visible. I've been looking into these "little ouchies" things or whatever they're called. I think they're meant to cause pain without physical repercussions. Maybe they're worth looking into, idk.

I've been told about them, I checked them out and I'm waiting to get mine.