Why do Teenagers cut themselves??

That's the thing hun, their not in their right mind, it's a psychological disorder. I was with a woman with this disorder once, she didn't feel it, didn't remember doing it, nothing, just saw the cuts after... They go into a form of psychosis, like a black out spell and such, and don't realize what their doing, and it just happens... Though there's also the person who wants attention, they do it for just that, and then show and tell people what they've been doing... One way or another, she needs a doctor, someone who can figure out what's going on with her, and help to fix it or at least do something about it.

20 years ago,i went to school with a girl who did that. she said it released inner pain. she got help,and stopped..but now in her 30's,she is left with some horrenous scars.

This is hard to explain... I understand why this girl does this. For I am A teenager, and I do this to myself as well... I can try to help answer your question, Usually I am not open about my problems, But lately I have wanted help... The reason we do this is because, No one understands us, No one cares, we are depressed, and we wish for some way to escape this problem... We want help, we want to talk about our problems, but no one seems to care... We could die right then and there, and people would probably just shrug, and walk away, or that is how we feel, it is hard for us to describe our problems to people, because people do not understand... I can tell you why I do this, and this is probabaly why every other teenager does this... I have A very very low self-esteem... I have been through alot, been put down, and abused... I have tried to open up to people, but they do not care, and get mad, and do not understand where I am coming from... I started this at age nine, I have scars ojn my legs, stomach, neck, and arms, shoulders... I would, and still do cut anywhere I can that will bleed... Most teens feel this is the way to escape their problems, if only for that one single moment... Just revently, I have become worse at doing this, Much worse... Most do if not getting professional help... But I, on the otherhand did get progessional help, and it did not help me at all... It only made me worse, I asked to be put in A rehab, at age twelve, I stayed there, so I could not hurt myself, when I was released, I only had an attitude, and anger problem... Lately, My mom does not care, my dad is dying, my mom BF's is A total behind, and no one cares... my 'friends' have betrayed and hurt me so many times... I have now been pushing them away... I opened up to them at first about my cutting problems... And told them to keep it to themselves... So it would not spread across the entire school... Yet, they spread it anyway... They have tried to talk to me lately... And they know about my self- mutilation...I push them away, by telling them to leave me be, do not talk to me, and that I wish to be alone, and that it is what I deserve. And they went to the school counseleor, and had her talk to me, and she told me she was worried for me... And that I could talk to her anytime I needed to... And that she does not want me to face this alone. I showed no emotion, when I spoke back to her, I tried to be open, And for the most part was, But I told her how I truely felt, That I did not feel anything anymore.. I have become numb, as most teens do that have this problem... To summarize this up, It is because she may be depressed, have family, and friend issues, and no one is willing to listen.. Or just things she has been through that has mentally scarred her, as all of these things, and much more have affected me... I hope this helps.

One common reason would be to get attention. They do not feel loved and by cutting themselves, it is a rebellious act. At least their parents would sit up and notice them.

As you have not mentioned the age of that girl but anyhow she is only in her school age below 18.Possibly this could because she is having some depression or any family problem.but i could not understand why is she paining herself so brutally.Sometimes i happen to cut my fingers in knife while cutting vegetables and its very painful and takes a week to get relief.Surely this girl needs a attention and counselling to sort out this.

Self mutilation and other attention seeking behaviors are a result of many different factors and most of the time it is a combination of those. Such factors are social, mental, and familial. Social factors include relationships with friends and their role in the society. Mental or psychiatric problems such as depression or bipolar diseases can results to these kinds of behavior. Problems within the family unit is a big reason why these happen. The best thing to have is a solid and stable support group which includes the family members, friends and other people experiencing the same ordeal. Reassuring these people that they are loved, cared for and that there are people around them who are willing to listen will help them cope with their problems.

This is hard to explain... I understand why this girl does this. For I am A teenager, and I do this to myself as well... I can try to help answer your question, Usually I am not open about my problems, But lately I have wanted help... The reason we do this is because, No one understands us, No one cares, we are depressed, and we wish for some way to escape this problem... We want help, we want to talk about our problems, but no one seems to care... We could die right then and there, and people would probably just shrug, and walk away, or that is how we feel, it is hard for us to describe our problems to people, because people do not understand... I can tell you why I do this, and this is probabaly why every other teenager does this... I have A very very low self-esteem... I have been through alot, been put down, and abused... I have tried to open up to people, but they do not care, and get mad, and do not understand where I am coming from... I started this at age nine, I have scars ojn my legs, stomach, neck, and arms, shoulders... I would, and still do cut anywhere I can that will bleed... Most teens feel this is the way to escape their problems, if only for that one single moment... Just revently, I have become worse at doing this, Much worse... Most do if not getting professional help... But I, on the otherhand did get progessional help, and it did not help me at all... It only made me worse, I asked to be put in A rehab, at age twelve, I stayed there, so I could not hurt myself, when I was released, I only had an attitude, and anger problem... Lately, My mom does not care, my dad is dying, my mom BF's is A total behind, and no one cares... my 'friends' have betrayed and hurt me so many times... I have now been pushing them away... I opened up to them at first about my cutting problems... And told them to keep it to themselves... So it would not spread across the entire school... Yet, they spread it anyway... They have tried to talk to me lately... And they know about my self- mutilation...I push them away, by telling them to leave me be, do not talk to me, and that I wish to be alone, and that it is what I deserve. And they went to the school counseleor, and had her talk to me, and she told me she was worried for me... And that I could talk to her anytime I needed to... And that she does not want me to face this alone. I showed no emotion, when I spoke back to her, I tried to be open, And for the most part was, But I told her how I truely felt, That I did not feel anything anymore.. I have become numb, as most teens do that have this problem... To summarize this up, It is because she may be depressed, have family, and friend issues, and no one is willing to listen.. Or just things she has been through that has mentally scarred her, as all of these things, and much more have affected me... I hope this helps.

People who cut themselves are usually troubled whenever it be stress or a mental disorder. Some people do it to distract themselves while others do it as punishment. There are a variety of reasons that differ from one person to the next. What you need to know is you can force anyone to stop. They'll probably do the complete opposiste. However, I do hope the girl had a stable support system incase she wants to stop. (Cutting isn't healthy, yes. But it isn't safe to force someone to stop. They need to realize that on their own.) Good luck.