although i dont self harm now, i use to. i use to cut my forearm until it would bleed.

i think we do it for comfort initially, even though it causes pain we find comfort originally which then turns to pain. im sure this is why we do it.

i did it for attention, i use to cut my forearm so people would pay attention to me and talk to me.

i think its a mixture between comfort (we are giving ourselves attention, although the wrong sort) and attention seeking. after you do it for a while you become acustomed to it and do it merely out of habit. i also use to pick the skin off my fingers and palms which turned into a habit and it was very hard to break that habit.

try talking to your therapist about it, they might give you techniques you can use to stop, and they can help you drop the urge to harm yourself. dont be embarrased about it, you have nothing to be ashamed or embarrased about. it will pass and no one will think less of you for it.

well i hope this has helped you Ouch, take care ok.

simon