r/morbidquestions • u/Unusual-Turtle • 2d ago

Why does it feel somewhat comforting when I’m bleeding out?

So, I’ve had multiple times where I had gotten injured and started to bleed. Yes, the injury itself hurts, but when the blood starts to pour out, it makes me feel lethargic and kind of on another planet. I wouldn’t say it feels incredible, it just feels extremely comforting and puts me in a sleepy state. I have never lost enough blood to warrant a medical emergency (I know losing blood can make one tired), but just any time I bleed it calms me down. Any ideas? Anybody else feel this way?

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u/Cat-Lover20 2d ago

Depending on the amount of blood loss, it could be from that, but it could also be endorphins from the initial injury.

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u/Remote-Nothing-831 2d ago

I'd say endorphins and maybe your mind unconciously linking to childhood memories of being cared for by a parent/caregiver when you hurt yourself.

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u/D4v1d____ 2d ago

turns out you are a movie protagonist

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u/Morgue-N_Baby 1d ago

That feeling is the reason cutting is addicting.

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u/Unusual-Turtle 1d ago

Wow, I never knew that. Thank you for the insight.