Sanity Check Posted 5 hours ago I think everyone has seen these memes. But has anyone wondered why people engage in self harm? What makes a process of self harm pleasurable for people? ... Quote Jesus Heals Two Demon-Possessed Men When Jesus[a] arrived on the other side in the region of the Gerasenes,[b] two demon-possessed men met him as they were coming out of the tombs. They were so violent that no one could travel on that road. Suddenly, they screamed, “What do you want with us, Son of God? Did you come here to torture us before the proper time?” Now a large herd of pigs was grazing some distance away from them. So the demons began to plead with Jesus,[c] saying, “If you drive us out, send us into that herd of pigs.” He told them, “Go,” and they came out and went into the pigs. Suddenly, the whole herd rushed down a steep slope into the sea and drowned in the water. Matthew 8:28-34 Having wandered far and wide, there were a few I came across who cut themselves. Some were beautiful women. Others talented and smart. I had the impression demons or entities were negatively influencing people. Like the swine in the bible who were possessed. Giving pleasure in exchange for self harm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krenx Posted 3 hours ago Generally it is rooted in craving and aversion. - craving for sense pleasure - Aversion to neutral feelings, restlessness. - Aversion to pain. Self inflicted pain could temporarily redirect the mind away from the mental suffering, to the physical affliction. - Confusion, do not see a way out of suffering. So they end their lives, assuming death would end suffering. But it does not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lairg Posted 2 hours ago I suspect that possessing entities often reward success with pleasurable sensations and in case of failure often force the human to punish/injure itself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
