Guru, the human brain is wired to anticipate and dampen sensations that arise from a person's own actions. That dampening is why you can't tickle yourself. An accidental cut would hurt more because the brain doesn't know to expect it, whereas someone who is self-harming knows they're about to make a wound.
The "release" comes from endorphins released by the body. "Endorphin" is a portmanteau of "endogenous" (coming from the body) and "morphine." These compounds are similar to man-made painkillers like morphine and can be similarly addictive. A study showed that frequent users of tanning beds reported feelings of withdrawals when given naltrexone, a substance commonly used to treat people addicted to painkillers.
You'll probably never read this, but I'm posting in the hope that someone else with a similar kind of ignorance will see this post and think twice before offering their opinion on something they know nothing about.
Is it normal insanely insecure of my 'emo' scars
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Guru, the human brain is wired to anticipate and dampen sensations that arise from a person's own actions. That dampening is why you can't tickle yourself. An accidental cut would hurt more because the brain doesn't know to expect it, whereas someone who is self-harming knows they're about to make a wound.
The "release" comes from endorphins released by the body. "Endorphin" is a portmanteau of "endogenous" (coming from the body) and "morphine." These compounds are similar to man-made painkillers like morphine and can be similarly addictive. A study showed that frequent users of tanning beds reported feelings of withdrawals when given naltrexone, a substance commonly used to treat people addicted to painkillers.
You'll probably never read this, but I'm posting in the hope that someone else with a similar kind of ignorance will see this post and think twice before offering their opinion on something they know nothing about.