Cutting yourself question?!


Question: Cutting yourself question?
well my friend keeps asking me this stupid question because both of us are emo and my other friend is scene and she wants to know how to get a razor blade out of a razor that you shave with? dont hate this question is stupid i know but she wants to know

Answers:

I consider "emo" simply as what it's short for, emotional. But I wouldn't refer to myself or anyone else as "emo".

But to get a razor out of the razor you shave with... (i feel you're lying and just want this for yourself, if you ever want to talk we can email, im going through the same thing) ...seperate the razor holder off of the stick, then usually there's 3 or 4 small razors together. Then hit the razor on a surface vertically, so the cutting part is on the side, then they will come off together and seperate.



"Emo" is not a term for anyone who cuts -- it's a term for the SELECT FEW who do it for attention, and attribute unrelated things like music and fashion to the act of self-injury. You don't have to wear all black and listen to certain music -- or show/tell anyone of your cuts -- in order to self-harm, and vice versa. Many people self-harm, but most are not "emo." If you're emo, you really need to grow the hell up and stop being something you're not. And no, I'm not referring to the cutting.

Self-harmer, but I'm sure as hell not emo.



Hi Horserider!

I could tell you how to remove the blade from a razor and just leave it at that. But I'm not going to. As with all things, I have my opinions about self-harm. I've been there, done that and got the t-shirt. And the scars. I know what it feels like to need to cut, but I also know how good it feels to be able to stop, and to not want to cut. Now, when you cut it releases chemicals in the brain that make you feel happy/happier, this effect is addictive and is often the reason people cut. It could also be about control.

But I think it important to point out the obvious, here- even if you/ your friend are not feeling suicidal at the time when you are cutting, you could accidentally harm yourself pretty badly. And it could be fatal.

I really think you/your friend needs to talk to someone. Be it a school/guidance councillor (which term you are familiar with will depend on where in the world you are :p)- if you don't know where/how to find this person at your school, my advice would be to speak to your head of year or somebody within the staff body of that nature- or your Doctor (and find out what services are available that way); a trusted adult, maybe a teacher or someone. Someone, OK?

Now, you might be thinking that I'm completely wack to suggest for you guys to see a councillor. That's OK. I felt like that when someone suggested that to me when I was at school. But the thing is, once you get talking, it slowly starts feeling a little bit better. Not only that, but the other person can be objective and help you to see the bigger picture and work through some ideas about how to cope with things. Honestly, it's worth a try. If you don't like it after 3-5 sessions, fine, don't continue, but try, OK? It sounds to me that one or both of you needs help; this advice is the best way I can think of.

Take care, Horserider, and my regards to your friend.
Jenna

I work with young people on an emotional level as well as an educational one, and was one not so long ago. Depression and self-harm have plagued my life, too.



I was a cutter for years. Started when I was 13, still slip up occasionally at 21. There was a point I cut everyday. My arms are hideous, they look like they've been through a meat shredder. Cutting is an addiction. It only gets worse. You start with the blades from a razor blade and go to paint scrappers and even worse.

Because of my scars, I have had trouble with work and with school and with just normal life. I have scars every inch of my body and they may fade, but they never go away. You start out with cat scratches, and then to gashes so deep you could put a whole jolly rancher in it. And one wrong slip and there is nothing anyone can do, you are dead within minutes.

Would you like to see a pic of my arms? It's just sad, and I have to live with it for the rest of my life. Even plastic surgery can't help much.



I don't think you should be calling yourselves emo. And you really shouldn't ask this question on here. If she really wanted to know she would've googled it or something. You and your friend both need help. Talk to a trusted adult about this.



It's against my better judgement to say this, but use wire-cutters or something to break the plastic part off.



thnx good idea



im sorry but i dont understand what the point of cutting yourself is..why dont you live a happy life that doesnt involve causing bodily harm?




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