I honestly never have thought about this... but I guess I started self harming around 16-17. I would bang my wrist/hand/harm when I was stressed or anxious or panicking. I went many, many years without being diagnosed with panic disorder and depression because I never told my mom about it. So when I would go through a panic attack, I'd be so scared. And banging my arm, or punching my arm, distracted me from it and "relieved" stress.
I did not start cutting till I was 17-18. I am now 19 (turning 20 in a few days).
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