why is it so hard to intentionally hurt yourself

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Like if you walked up to a cliff and think I’ll jump off this but can’t. ( Not suicidal just an explanation) .

I’m astounded that samurais could commit seppuku so easily

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Survival instinct: your whole being is trying to avoid harm. It would take incredible mental fortitude (or brainwashing, I suppose) to overcome such a primal instinct.

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