Cutting is not a choice but a sign of extreme distress. Treatment can help, while shame, anger, and judgment will not. Cutting is often a coping mechanism that helps with negative emotions.
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Learn if cutting is addictive and possible treatment options. One reason some people cut themselves. Gaining an understanding of why some children harm.
Cutting often begins during the teenage years on average, between the ages of 12 and 14.
