I've got a question. If alcholism and drug abuse are addictions, is cutting an addiction to? And can that be passed down by a mother or father to a child?

Thanks.

is it an addiction, it can be, when someone cuts or hurts themselves, the brian releases a pleasure chemical, thats why sometimes it's hard to stop and you want to keep doing it. I've nwever actualy thought if that behavior could be passed down. It's just a defense and coping mechinism, it can actuly help people cope with stress until they find healthier ways of doing so. If you're concerned , talk to a dr, a psychiatrist or a psychologist, and if you're cutting, I hope you're getting help for yourself. if you ned to talk just write back