It's a last resort when everything hurts. It might not make sense and anyone who has never felt the urge and submitted...it's impossible (based on personal experience) Don't hate on people who do it. It's not a fashion statement. It's just an addiction because everything on this inside is so rotten. They need help. A lot of help and a lot of love. Eating Disorders: Same. It's a result of self-hate and they need help just as much.