My experience is from depression. Physical release to emotional pain. Like a distraction.
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But i have also seen it used as a way of seeking attention. When i was in high school alot of the girls in my year did it but i still think it should be treated as being serious.

I used self harm as a way to release and deal with issues i had in high school, back when i learnt what my father did. But i kept it hidden for months and months.