Hi person422,

I am a cutter. Please do not start it, it is a horrible addiction/habit/coping mechanism. Why do I cut? There are two main reasons I may cut: 1. I feel I need to be punished for something I did or said, or maybe I was triggered and whatever the memory was left me feeling I need to be punished. 2. I never learned how to express my feelings, I was not allowed to have feelings growing up, that may not make sense if you don't have a past like mine, but when I am overwhelmed with feelings it is too much for me and some how the cutting releases all the tension.
I have cut for multiple other reasons but those are the main reasons for me.

I think it was great you started this thread and I hope more people answer. Also, if you feel you can handle it, read through some of the posts here and you might learn more, just a suggestion.

Be safe,

Celtic