Self mutilation, which is worse in the long run?!


Question: Self mutilation, which is worse in the long run!?
burning yourself with a lighter, or cutting!? I know I need help yadda yadda!.!.!. Which scars worse, which is most likely to get infected ectWww@Answer-Health@Com


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Comming from a former self-injurer, I would say burning is far worse than cutting!. When you burn your skin, you are slowly destroying it, layer by layer!. With cutting, its easier to control the amount of damage you're doing to yourself!.

As for scarring, cutting is easier to treat!. It can be stitched, which helps minimize scarring!.

Finally, as for infection; it's a 50/50 chance for both!. Your body has mechanism to fight infection for both!. For burning, your body will create blisters!. For cutting your body creates scabs, which have two purposes: to fight infection, and to stop bleeding!.

I advise you don't starting hurting yourself!. It's a very dangerous and addictive behavior and WILL eventually take over your life!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

My daughter's scars are far worse form her burning herself than from where she cut herself!. She burned the inside of her lower arm, so she cannot wear short sleeves!. It does not look good at all!.

Of course, you know that both of these behaviours are your body's way of telling you something is not quite right!. I am not sure what it is actually, but I would talk to your Doctor or someone else who could point you to the answer person, like a school nurse or principal!.

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it does not matter they are both bad, i know you know this!. cuts can get infected and burns can also!. either one obviously is painful, lasts forever and are dangerous!. please ask for some help, i know yadda yadda i know i dont know you but i would hate for you to do something so bad like that!. best wishes!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

they are both likely to get infected!. both are going to scar!. honestly i think burning yourself will scar worse but you shouldn't cut or burn yourself!. i did that and still do sometimes and you should really find another solution to cope with your problems!. wanna talk go ahead and email me!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

I don't want to sound like a broken record, but if you are asking about the risks and methods, I'm sure you have some measure of care for yourself!. Use that to pull away from this self destructive path and find something more productive to pour your energy in to!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Cutting leaves ugly scars!.
Burning, burns, and leaves ugly scars!.

Both forms are selfish =[ The body is a beautiful thing and there are much better ways for seeking attention!. The right kind of attention!.


Best of luck & God Bless!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I would think cutting is worse, but probably will scar less!. But I would assume it depends on the size of the burn!. Don't do either, whats the matter with you!? Www@Answer-Health@Com

Maybe you should post this in the health-injuries section!. Posting this is the mental health is not going to answer your questions about infection, scarring, etc!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Cutting- as long as its superficial- is better than burning!. I'm in no way advocating self injury, but I know what its like!.!.
Take care of yourself!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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