Self mutilation...the mere thought of it can send shivers up and down your spine. I know, I once thought, "oh my God! HOW can anyone do that to themselves?" One year later, i was one of those "freaks" cutting myself up. It can happen to anyone.
Cutting is just like anorexia or bulemia, or any other eating disorder. It is comparable to smoking, drinking, or any illegal drug. It does offer a rush, and a calming of the senses to many. It can be a coping method. A way of releasing internal turmoil. Many people who self injure have been abused, however some have not. 2 million Americans are estimated to self mutilate.
