Why do I cut myself?!
Question: Why do I cut myself!?
I'm 16!. I used to cut myself when i was 13-14 and I haven't cut myself in about a year now!. I used to cut myself because i was sad!. In 6th grade i was put on prozac for depression and i am still on it!. I am a much happier person!. i'm still always depressed but thats not why i cut!. i get an urge to cut myself when i am bored!. i usualy dont give in but recently ihad nothing to do so i cut myself!. it makes me feel good about myself and it like watching myself bleed and ilike feeling pain but im embarassed to have people see the cuts i have!. i dont cut myself enough to kill myself or be seriously hurt, just enough to bleed and sting!. is there any mental condition that i am explaining!? (dont suggest therapy i go and wont talk about this in person!.) i hate that i cut myself and i want to stop but it makes me feel good!. can anyone help me!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I has alot to do with self shame that is a learned behavior developed from when you were raised!.
You've most likley gone thru alot of crap in your life,and your a bit numb; so cutting feels unique and welcome to you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You've most likley gone thru alot of crap in your life,and your a bit numb; so cutting feels unique and welcome to you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Oh, yes, I can help!. Okay, I have been in your shoes!. I used to be a cutter, never to commit suicide, but to feel physical pain because I was in so much emotional pain it was too much to deal with!. Another reason was because I would be so depressed and tired but I still had school that I would cut myself to get epinephrine (adrenoline) to do things!. I always got an adrenaline rush!. I would sometimes be so angry at my parents that instead of hurting them, I would hurt myself!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I think you should talk to someone but at the same time find a hobby something that interests you and everytime you go and want to cut yourself use your hobby as a need for a way out!. For example, what do you like to do!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yeah I know exactly how you feel cutting is the most addicting thing I have ever done!. Its not that you are doing it because of your problems anymore you just do it because it feels so good!. Its just such a release!. I havent done in it well!.!.!. I guess a month or so but the only thing you can do is fight it and realize how much your scars limit what you can do!. Always having to hide them and think people will notice, what they will say about you and if you ever get in any kind of relationship there going to be there!. How do you explain that to the other person because their not going to understand how you feel about it!. I'm sure there are some mental conditions and fancy names but I wouldn't know them because I have never talked about it with anyone and dont want to!.
They make some stuff to heal scars at the drug store I was going to try!. I dont know if you dont see them anymore you might stop thinking about making more!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
They make some stuff to heal scars at the drug store I was going to try!. I dont know if you dont see them anymore you might stop thinking about making more!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have the same problem! I don't cut deep enough to bleed but I like the pain!.!.!. I can't really help you, but remember, you're not the only one who has this!.!.!. I have it too! Just be careful!. If you really want to talk to someone about this, call this number:
864-394-hope {864-394-4673}
It's a place where they help you with whatever you are dealing with! You just tell them what you told us, and they will just give you some advice!. I have called them, and they really help you and they are so nice! They won't even ask your e-mail or get personal!. They will just ask your name and age and ask what's going on!. Call them!. If they have helped me, they can help you!
~EmilyWww@Answer-Health@Com
864-394-hope {864-394-4673}
It's a place where they help you with whatever you are dealing with! You just tell them what you told us, and they will just give you some advice!. I have called them, and they really help you and they are so nice! They won't even ask your e-mail or get personal!. They will just ask your name and age and ask what's going on!. Call them!. If they have helped me, they can help you!
~EmilyWww@Answer-Health@Com