Is this a common trait of cutters? Was/Am I addicted?!
Question: Is this a common trait of cutters!? Was/Am I addicted!?
I used to cut a while back (i've been clean for a few weeks now!.!.) but up until I quit, I didn't think i had a problem at ALL!. I mean, my cuts weren't deep, and there was no way I could kill myself!.
Now, is this how this psychological issue works!? Do all cutters think they aren't truly dangerous to themselves!? Or do they know, yet still give in to the impulse!?
I'm just not sure if I truly was addicted (denial) or if it was just a small habit that never affected me much!.
But might I add, if it'll make a difference, for the past few days, i've had UNBELEIVEABLE urges to start again (but I haven't!.) so basically!.!.!.WAS this a form of denial or do cutters not go through denial!?!?
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Now, is this how this psychological issue works!? Do all cutters think they aren't truly dangerous to themselves!? Or do they know, yet still give in to the impulse!?
I'm just not sure if I truly was addicted (denial) or if it was just a small habit that never affected me much!.
But might I add, if it'll make a difference, for the past few days, i've had UNBELEIVEABLE urges to start again (but I haven't!.) so basically!.!.!.WAS this a form of denial or do cutters not go through denial!?!?
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Answers:
u were probably in denial!. i cut, and at first i didnt think it was an issue, but i know it is now!. my friend on the other hand, does it soooo much worse than me and she dosnt think its at all bad, as much as i try to convince her, she just ignores me!. so, it vaires 4 different ppl!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I used to be a cutter for 11 years!. My parents and boyfriend found out in the last year and kept telling me that it hurt them to see me doing this to myself!. My borfriend always worried that I'd screw up and cut too deep or in the wrong place and end it all, but I just told him that I knew my limits!. I stopped though, after I saw a psychiatrist and got on an antidepressant!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yes, I believe that is a common trait!. One of my old friends used to show people the cuts, and she didn't think it was a dangerous thing to do at all!. She just thought it was a good way to feel better!. Since then, I've met more people who cut, and they all act the same way -- as if it's no big deal!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
you either do it for guilt, pain or pleasure!. i did it in that order!. but i stopped because i was hurting my family and friends more than myselfWww@Answer-Health@Com
Cutting is about stress relief and relief from anxiety and worries (which are a part of depression)!. People are, I think, in general prone to this behavior, some behaviors are more dangerous than others (drinking to reduce stress compared to cutting yourself)!. I don't believe that most cutters think the problem is serious: cuts are often on forearms and thighs, places that can be hidden and are often not near major arteries (at least this is my knowledge)!. Most cutters I've known have had suicidal tendencies or thoughts, but the two behaviors don't correlate: cutting is a release, a way of keeping their heads above water!.
Most people can't just quit cutting, it provides a release that often the person can't get otherwise, and usually doesn't have the skills necessary to deal with the initial compulsion to cut!. I would suggest that you seek help and examine your psyche a bit to understand the reasons behind it, to effectively solve the problem!. Cutting is a symptom!. I think you're in denial about being over it, because you need to deal with the cause to really overcome it!. And I don't recommend trading one addiction for the other!. To be clear, I don't really think you're addicted, it's more of a compulsion!.
Just to be clear, I pick at myself, mostly the skin on my face, and this provides the same release as cutting: Mine is just more socially acceptable, but the behavior is just as unhealthy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Most people can't just quit cutting, it provides a release that often the person can't get otherwise, and usually doesn't have the skills necessary to deal with the initial compulsion to cut!. I would suggest that you seek help and examine your psyche a bit to understand the reasons behind it, to effectively solve the problem!. Cutting is a symptom!. I think you're in denial about being over it, because you need to deal with the cause to really overcome it!. And I don't recommend trading one addiction for the other!. To be clear, I don't really think you're addicted, it's more of a compulsion!.
Just to be clear, I pick at myself, mostly the skin on my face, and this provides the same release as cutting: Mine is just more socially acceptable, but the behavior is just as unhealthy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com