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Originally Posted by Vicky.
I dont understand it myself to be honest. But people are too quick to cry attention seeker usually. I know a few people who did it, and 9 times out of 10, it was in places people wouldnt see...stomachs/legs etc because they didnt want people knowing they did it.
The urge never really goes though. Whenever Im pissed off about something or upset, I always feel the need to do it. I have learnt not to now though, but hell, it took a long time :/
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Indeed. Most are ashamed to be found doing it - hence the places that is is likely to be go un-noticed, and part of the problem that the 'issue' goes on for so long before any medical/psychological intervention takes place: by which time - the road to recover is a far longer journey to travel.
As I say, I can't quite get my head around it - but one thing is for sure: it's distressing for both the self harmer and those around them when they become aware of what is happening.