So, we ALL self harm (self harm is a term used for general cutting/biting/scratching on purpose). When we're angry, we clench our fists, and when we're nervous we tap our feet. We do this to release hormones that make you feel better, like when a person self harms/cuts. We don't realize that these things calm us down because we clench fists or bite nails until they bleed or whatever subconsciously and we don't think much of it. That's why we feel so good after exercising because this does the same thing: that's where tapping feet when nervous comes in. This is instinct.
Now, when a person is depressed, they aren't going to feel very good all the time, so they clench fists/bite nails/tap feet more often. So often that their bodies become immune to it. So they keep on having to do these things deeper and deeper to get the same effect. They will, after about 3 months, turn into scratches. Then cuts. Then deeper cuts. And more cuts. And they become addicted to cutting just like a person becomes addicted to drugs. The only reason why it's considered weird and stupid to others, is purely and entirely due to stereotypes. 'Emo', 'cutter', etc.
So yes, WE ALL SELF HARM.
Thats like calling yourself stupid.
Is it normal if I think cutting yourself is stupid?
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So, we ALL self harm (self harm is a term used for general cutting/biting/scratching on purpose). When we're angry, we clench our fists, and when we're nervous we tap our feet. We do this to release hormones that make you feel better, like when a person self harms/cuts. We don't realize that these things calm us down because we clench fists or bite nails until they bleed or whatever subconsciously and we don't think much of it. That's why we feel so good after exercising because this does the same thing: that's where tapping feet when nervous comes in. This is instinct.
Now, when a person is depressed, they aren't going to feel very good all the time, so they clench fists/bite nails/tap feet more often. So often that their bodies become immune to it. So they keep on having to do these things deeper and deeper to get the same effect. They will, after about 3 months, turn into scratches. Then cuts. Then deeper cuts. And more cuts. And they become addicted to cutting just like a person becomes addicted to drugs. The only reason why it's considered weird and stupid to others, is purely and entirely due to stereotypes. 'Emo', 'cutter', etc.
So yes, WE ALL SELF HARM.
Thats like calling yourself stupid.