[Daeva]

There are times I cut to numb/release the emotions.

But other times I do so to punish myself, does anyone else do this?

[QuixiHubris]

Absolutely! I'm fortunate to have moved on from my worse methods of self-injury, but the impulse remains. It's usually about immediate punishment, but it can also be about numbness, trying to force myself to feel something. I hope things get better for you.

I do it, I know I shouldn't

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Daeva

There are times I cut to numb/release the emotions.

But other times I do so to punish myself, does anyone else do this?

I'm the same way! I head bang!

Originally Posted by Buffy01

I'm the same way! I head bang!

I am very sorry you go through such horrible experiences Buffy...

[SlumberKitty]

Originally Posted by Daeva

There are times I cut to numb/release the emotions.

But other times I do so to punish myself, does anyone else do this?

Absolutely. Sometimes its to let something out or to numb out, but sometimes its about punishment. SH can be a versatile beast.

[Fuzzybear]

Absolutely.. and the demons believe I always should be punished.

[SlumberKitty]

((((fuzzybear))))

[Usagizzz]

I’ve slapped myself for doing simple things wrong. I don’t do it too often.

[Skull&Crossbones]

I've self-injured for both reasons before. Recently it feels more like the reason is I just don't give a ****, but I can definitely relate to both reasons. I'm sure I'm punishing myself for something...