I like to cause pain to myself and it feels good.?!

I like to cause pain to myself and it feels good.?

Hi. I have always liked inflicting pain on my gums and teeth. Right now for ex. I have a tooth pick and I enjoy picking at my gums ..and it feels really good ...I know it hurts -but I like it --it's enjoyable for me --I'm not into inflicting pain or doing damage to other parts of my body ...and sometimes my gums bleed a bit -but that's about it --my only concern is that i will hit a nerve by accident (even though i dont cut deep- -just at the surface)-and then it will really hurt- -a different kind of pain

My question is: Is this unusual ? Any theories ?

As a dentist I can tell you that this is extremely unhealthy for your teeth and gums. Picking and cutting your gums will easily cause an infection that is an extremely serious problem that can cause very life threatening complications. Please visit your regular dentist to have your teeth and gums checked out to assure that there is no serious damage and also please consider talking to a therapist or other mental health professional as this is a problem that needs to be looked at more closely. Good luck.