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Describe the self-injury behavior known as cutting. Explain why individuals might injure themselves on purpose.

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the physical pain gives you something else to focus on instead of your emotions. Its also something people use to distract themselves

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Cutting is the use of a sharp object to intentional cut or scratch someone's body deep enough to bleed. Some people cut themselves in able to cope with emotions and could provide relief from painful feelings.

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