Is self harm an addiction?
Over time repeated self-harming behaviours can become an addiction. The brain releases chemicals when we harm, endorphins, which can reduce negative feelings. Also, the original reason [see above] that we are harming will sometimes be met, and when it meets a need we feel a short sense of relief.
That said, self harm is possible to recover from but it does require professional help, support, and will not always be done in the first attempt.
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