How is self harm addictive?!


Question: How is self harm addictive?
I have some friends who used to have some real sh*t in their life and started self harming but now they don't but they can't stop it. I've heard that self harm can become addictive but I'm not sure how that works? Its not like drugs or alcohol where your putting chemicals into your body so how does it work?

Answers:

It releases endorphins they're chemicals created by the brain which give you the best feeling if your in emotional pain etc but hey wear off (like drugs) and you can become
More and more addicted/dependant on the feeling it gives you and you get urges they're like your withdrawal symptoms you feel like you need it soo bad and it's hard to control because they can be so strong and overwhelming.
Although some people become addicted to seeing the blood or feeling the pain

Hope I helped!

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It is addictive, um I think when you do it you realese endorphins and you get addicted to the feeling




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