is it normal that I want to suck some blood out of my body to relieve pain?

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  • Except in rare medical conditions, blood-letting has no therapeutic value. Historically, the practice was based on a completely wrong theory of physiology ("the four humors").

    Hurting yourself releases endorphines, which are natural opiates. These give you a sort of "rush" similar to what you get when taking opiate medication.

    If you have chronic pain, you need to see a doctor. As you probably know, you should be very wary of opiates such as oxycodone, since they can be habit-forming even at low doses.

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