Why do people give themselves injuries?

Answer by  Amanda2011 (7)

They cut themselves to release the pain or to numb themselves from stress. It's like an alcoholic, they drink to numb themselves. A "cutter" cuts to do the same.

Answer by  Toad33 (14)

When people cut themselves it is because they have problems. They run from these problems or they are hurting on the inside, so they cause harm to their bodies so they can forget the mental pain they are going through.

Answer by  PHOAT (645)

Some people cut themselves as a way to deal with emotional pain. It's called "self mutilating" and it's not an attempt of suicide, but a way to reduce or distract a person from depression or emotional pain. It's a serious condition and requires psychiatric care.

Answer by  DrkAng3Lx (47)

Most likely it's because it gives them an adrenaline rush. This tends to happen when you start bleeding and many people like that feeling and continue to do it. Some might say that these people who injure themselves are looking for attention, and in some cases that may be true too.