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Why does self harm make me feel better, even though I have no mental issues?

Profile: ElaineSaysHello
ElaineSaysHello on Jun 25, 2018
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It could be because you're substituting negative emotions with physical pain. You may think you're mentally stable, but it could be your mind deluding you to think so.
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