It is currently believed that self harm releases endorphins and other chemicals, allowing it to act as a form of self medication. This however is also what allows it to become addictive as the brain becomes accustomed to this sequence of events.
It is currently believed that self harm releases endorphins and other chemicals, allowing it to act as a form of self medication. This however is also what allows it to become addictive as the brain becomes accustomed to this sequence of events.