Unsurprisingly, some people are more than happy to go through the most excruciating of pain. But what is surprising is that many people would consider such actions as “normal” or “okay” rather than “sick” or “unhealthy.” Why is it okay for people to enjoy being hurt, even when it leads to pain? And why do so many people find pleasure in self-abuse? These are questions that have puzzled both psychologists and philosophers for centuries. The answer lies in the way our brains work. Self-abuse is a form of masochism that involves inflicting pain upon oneself
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It often involves inflicting physical pain on the body but can also be psychological in nature, where people intentionally put themselves in situations that cause them pain or humiliation. Masochism is when someone has an ulterior motive to doing something painful, such as when someone enjoys causing themselves harm. This isn’t all bad though, as learning to take control over one’s pain can help you build greater control over your emotions and feelings.