I CUT myself

[radex]

I quitted about four months ago, give or take some surface scratches after a certain incident.

I can do without now. Because I can regulate my thoughts, therefore my emotions.

 

[jarretsherrard]

If only more people were able to do that...

 

[MWebb]

Finding another outlet helps I cut my self for a long time then I took up sword fighting it let me vent my fustration an preocupied my mind

 

[buzzn94]

I'd probably cut myself, if I thought it would actually change anything. I don't think it does though, I'm guessing that, if anything, it just supresses problems temporarily rather than solving them.

 

[MariaAntonietta]

I still see no logic behind cutting yourself.


'cutting makes my problems go away'

Logic? I think not.

 

[Kris young]

with cutting yourself, all it does is make you draw your attention away from your problems, until the bleeding stops

 

[Im A Proud American Women]

Placebo effect.

And it doesn't "make problems go away", it can A) make you feel numb or B) stop the numbness.

 

[Badger G]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

 

[lolard.]

Well, NDN, I hope you also got the most important statement from that which you quoted:



If you were seeking some sort of answer about this, then good, I hope you got it and can start on a path of healing, which will most definitely involve a doctor.

 

[lost and alone]

Hmmm... let's see....



Yep, definately a good way to spend my time.

 

[jay_naguit]

I used to cut myself. It made me feel like all my bad blood was seeping through the cuts. It made me feel better. But I hid them all of the time. I've had a few relapses since then. Actually, only about one. And that was recent, but not nearly as bad as I used to do.

 

[Blob H]

I'm going to state the obvious and mention that this thread is a few months old. I feel dumb replying with just that, so I guess I'll add something of value.

Cutting is stupid, stop doing it. I recommend escapism and distraction. That is, daydream a lot and/or bury yourself in reading or something when you would cut.

You'll probably want to deprive yourself of any means of harming yourself in this manner. That means tossing whatever knives, razors, etc. you have available.

 

[antoinette2190]

Yes, this thread is old, but as it was the author who "necroposted" if you must, I don't feel it falls into that category, especially as it is obvious that she needs help and wants input.

This would fall into the category of "adding something new to the thread" exception.

 

[freddy b]

As I read through the various comments people left here, it kind of made me angry. I've met only one person who cut for attention, and she was a shallow whore. With any group of people, you're going to have that handfull that give the masses of others a bad name -- the shallow attention seeking whores just so happen to be those people.

Cutting and any form of self injury is a serious thing. I used to cut, and if anyone cares enough for the specifics, they can ask. But, more or less, I was at a bad time in my life when no one offered me any help, especially when I needed it the most. And true, it momentarily left me feeling better, but... the long term effects are not worth the momentary gain of relief.

It's not a subject to be taken lightly. Anyone who cuts, or does any other form of self mutilation for that matter, should seek help.

 

[Aphrodite_Mermaid]

Personally, I've never cut myself, but here's a bit of advice nonetheless.

I bought a punching bag recently, I find that it miraculously cures stress. I would definitely recommend it as an alternative to cutting.

If you hit hard enough, you can still hurt yourself, but at least you're getting a productive workout, and no scars. Doesn't matter if you're a girl, I'm sure it would still help.

Rather take it out on a bag than on yourself.