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Today, I gained insight into why some people turn to self-harm. Don’t worry—I didn’t. But now, I understand. It's like the mind craves a distraction, a way to shift focus from that gnawing sadness to something tangible, like physical pain. It’s a strange way to release the pressure as if venting a pressure cooker before it explodes.
My thoughts sometimes spiral down into a dark place, and there’s a flicker of temptation to numb that mental pain by feeling something physical instead. But my grip on reality is still strong, and I know how to keep myself from crossing that line.
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ReplyThank you for this insight. I never knew why people cut themselves.
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