Why Do People Think Self Injurers Are Only Out for Attention?

Question by Molly: Why do people think self injurers are only out for attention?
Cause thats not true at all, I didn’t tell anyone for years that I was self-injuring. I finally told my mom because it was getting so bad. I definatly did NOT want attention… Why do people always say that?

Best answer:

Answer by Kelle
Not their fault. they simply haven’t been educated in the area of cutting and other ways of relieving anxiety.

You can educate by watching for cutting posts that need a correct answer.

Answer by hack4crack
i know exactly what you mean they just think we do it for fuss, and they think that because they are pricks!!!

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