How do people bring themselves to cut into their flesh?

>>38798379
Mental illness

there's no need to be original there

>>38798379
>I just can't do it.
You don't want to do it. Cutting yourself is just a clear sign you're mentally ill.

>>38798379
severe emotional distress. it's done for relief

>>38798451
>>38798427
I'm mentally ill but cutting is "pay attention to me" metal illness.

>>38798466
Nah, not really. When I was drunk miserable mess, I had to wear long sleeves everywhere I went because the last thing I wanted was for people to approach me about it. Shit was a pain in the ass

>>38798466
Histrionic personality disorder

how come this isn't original

>>38798585
>People with HPD have a high need for attention, make loud and inappropriate appearances, exaggerate their behaviors and emotions, and crave stimulation.[3] They may exhibit sexually provocative behavior, express strong emotions with an impressionistic style, and can be easily influenced by others. Associated features include egocentrism, self-indulgence, continuous longing for appreciation, and persistent manipulative behavior to achieve their own needs.
This shit is always so vague.

Why is it almost always americans cutting themselves? Ive never heared that cutting would be widespread elswhere

>>38798725
isn't the suicide rate in japan extremely high? i'm not going to fact check that and will continue to believe it despite maybe being disproven. also, only somewhat related.