Hi,

For what it is worth, I used to self-injure, and for me, I decided it was an addiction. I decided I needed to quit "cold turkey" and I did. That was over ten years ago. I have wondered if cutting releases endorphins in some powerful way, but I don't know. At any rate, the more I did it, the more I wanted it. So for me, it was very much of an addiction. That was my take on it.

Take care,
ErinBear