[Mac Hiavellian]

Like most of you have already said some people believe external pain can aleviate internal/emotional pain. A sort of release. Oh and even the ones that do it for attention clearly have issues. One guy I know is always desperate to be the centre of attention and he was quite open about cuttign himself. At times I did/do get frustrated with him but at times I've defended him and said he should find other ways to express himself.

Btw I noticed some of you have said you've done it and aren't even sure of a solid reason. Going on a whim here: you don't necessarily have to always be distressed, angry or upset to do it. Some do it if they feel numb about something. It's another type of release like how people can go drinking and do drugs to try and experience something if they feel their repressing or void of human emotions