Cutting, like any pain, causes the body to release endorphins which create a feeling of being high. So what you experience is a normal physiological response, and it explains why self-mutilation can be addictive. You'd be wise to think about why you feel the need to self-medicate with pain.
Is it normal to feel a wave of arousal when I cut?
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Cutting, like any pain, causes the body to release endorphins which create a feeling of being high. So what you experience is a normal physiological response, and it explains why self-mutilation can be addictive. You'd be wise to think about why you feel the need to self-medicate with pain.
https://www.thefix.com/content/cutting-as-an-addiction-10041?page=all