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Navigate: FAQ Home Page > Self-mutiliation > Cutting self
Posted on: 01/10/2005
Question
Is it okay to cut, but not all the time?
Answer
Cutting yourself at anytime is considered to be self destructive and a very strong sign that the person needs treatment usually for depression and or anxiety. Although many people report cutting themselves as a way of "coping" with painful feelings, it is not a healthy way to cope and can often become more frequent and even addicting.