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Basically because it has the same effect as a drug. When the body is cut, or hurt in any way, the brain signals production of a natural pain-killing enzyme that is sent through the body. Pain killers, or pain reducers effect nerves and the pain receptors in the brain. It alters the brain's ability to recognize pain just the same as any other pain killer/reducer.
This can make the person feel less depressed, angry, scared... whatever. They feel a dulling or calmness in relation to the natural enzyme dimming the pain centers.
Because the self-destructive behavior (e.g., cutting) is addictive in much the same way that drugs are addictive.
It is a release. Some people get high to release their emotions. Others cut themselves to relieve the tension. It's a way for control when that person doesn't have control over he rest of their life. The same could be said for some people with bulimia.
When a person cuts themselves, endomorphins are released that calm the person down and make them feel better. The behavior becomes addictive because people seek that calming and release of endomorphorins.
So, everytime a cutter gets upsets, the act of cutting calms them down.
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