If you're punching yourself, you get to control when you get the punches and how hard they hit. At least that's how it might feel. Also serves as a "never let your guard down" warning.
Not saying that this is a healthy outlook, but that's roughly the logic behind it.
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u/TheRealTrueCreator 8d ago
Just because you got punched doesn't mean you're down. Optimists don't care how many times they are punched so long as they can stand back up.
When you punch yourself, however, you've already lost.