Yup, for me it's definitely not for attention or help, it's about the emotional sort of release and grounding I get. The only times I cut are when I feel like I'm going crazy. I get kind of tunnel visioned and sort of loose my mind and the only way I can focus and bring myself back into my body is through a box cutter.

Partly for control. Partly for keeping me grounded. And partly because I feel so much more relaxed afterwards. But most definitely not a cry for help--if I wanted help I would have checked myself in somewhere or cut in a place that was more obvious.