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Self-inflicted cuts and burns have become such a widespread phenomenon that ordinary, otherwise well-balanced young people have started doing it. The problem is seen in both sexes to an equal degree.
I actually did this some as a young teen. It was definitely related to some stresses in my life, but it never was part of a suicidal intent. I think it had something to do with a feeling of numbness and inability to exert control over my life. Part of it was probably just plain curiousity. Can I cut myself? Do I have the will to do that? It passed before long.