I cannot stop cutting myself. Please, help me understand why!
Cutting, burning, scratching, hitting, or biting oneself is often called “self-harm.” Self-harm refers to the deliberate act of causing physical harm to oneself. It is typically done to cope with emotional pain, distress, or overwhelming feelings. For example, a teenager feels very upset after an argument with their mom because they got a bad school report – or because they are dating and their families do not approve. Feelings of distress can be very overwhelming. Then the teen might experience the urge to cut to calm down. Some teens say [...]