Cutting is the act of breaking the skin with a sharp object, in an effort to make oneself bleed. Most people who cut themselves are girls,they usually start cutting in their teens and some even continue cutting into adulthood. The cutters cut themselves on the wrist, arm, legs, or bellies.
So, the burning question is, why do people put themselves through this type of pain? Is it because it relieves stress or is it a way for them to get attention. Researchers say cutting is a way some people try to cope with the pain of strong emotions, intense pressure, or upsetting relationship problems. Others might cut themsevles to relieve or express bad feelings, rage, sorrow, rejection, desperation, or longing.
Often times people who cut themselves do not know better ways of dealing with their problems. If these people would talk to friends or get help from family they could potentially save themselves the pain and scarring that comes along with cutting.
This picture show a young girl expressing her feelings about herself through carving the word “ugly” into her legs.
This picture shows the scars that occur after the self inflicted cuts have healed.
Cutting is not worth the pain one has to go through, find someone who can help with the problems instead of harming ones body.
Sources
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/feeling_sad/cutting.html
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