Not trying to offend anybody, I'm just confused: Why is cutting so bad?!
Question: I am a normal, happy person with happy thoughts and happy feelings, but I get sad on occasion, just like everyone else does. But instead of screaming into a pillow or punching a pillow or whatever I cut myself sometimes.
Not too deep and not too much, and it's not because I want to commit suicide, that would not even cross my mind, my life is wonderful. It just relieves stress and makes me feel better, IDK why.
so my question is, is cutting really that bad for you? if your mentally/emotionally stable, happy with your life, and you don't do it so much and so hard that you cause permanent scars, why is this bad?
thank you and please don't be too harsh
Answers: I am a normal, happy person with happy thoughts and happy feelings, but I get sad on occasion, just like everyone else does. But instead of screaming into a pillow or punching a pillow or whatever I cut myself sometimes.
Not too deep and not too much, and it's not because I want to commit suicide, that would not even cross my mind, my life is wonderful. It just relieves stress and makes me feel better, IDK why.
so my question is, is cutting really that bad for you? if your mentally/emotionally stable, happy with your life, and you don't do it so much and so hard that you cause permanent scars, why is this bad?
thank you and please don't be too harsh
omg i do tha same thing i no exactly what you mean. im not sure y its so bad i think because people juss think u might kill your self or somthing. i do it cuz at tha moment things are a little better i have no idea y but it fixes something. i no its prolly not tha best thing to do. i wouldnt encrouage it but i couldnt say stop doing that cuz its bad since i do it anyways
if you don,t know then you need to get counseling , its not normal that's for sure
??????
Are you kidding me?
You are cutting your wrist=bleeding=not good
And if you cut the right spot (like an artery) you'll die.
I was just wondering that yesterday. I sometimes cut too. I don't know why. I guess it's just became socially okay to frown upon that and so...they do. People dont understand that stress is handled differently by all. People perceive it as "emo".
Oh and on the other hand, i think they're just jealous. Honestly, i think "cutters" seem like this elite club of people who make themselves bleed and they can't fathom it, they think it painful or they're too afraid to so they criticize it.
stop trying to get attention
because it scars, and its harming your body...don't do that to yourself you don't deserve it love bug
because when u actually cause a dangerous cut it can NOT be so normal anymore.. just try and find other things to do when ur mad... be more happy like u say u are =D
its mk, dont worry about it. i'm not like a happy preppy prep person. but i'm most definately not like emo or anything..but i do leave really bad scars..juss be really careful that you dont hit a vein..i do mine on my thighs for that particular reason..and it's easier to cover up
people who cut are usually unhappy with their life.
i think you should try something different to relieve stress,
how about excersising?
do you mean aside from the possibility of hitting a vain and bleeding to death?
instead take some midol, cutting can lead to drugs, suicide, and ppl think your emo
my friend jandi does that and its no good because u hurtt yourself....u should take tae kwon do classes thats better........ohh and its not sexy to see cuts
Well the scars are not to pretty and will always be there to remind you of "sad" times. You probably need to see a doctor and get some help. Cause what you're doing is extremely dangerous.
PS: I just put "Thumbs Up" on everyones answers that says you should STOP CUTTING!
Well honest it is like all releases they are extremely unhealthy usually for me it is nail biting and scratching and jaw clenching but cutting is worse due to the fact that it is inflicting a lot of self harm that is deliberate and it pretty much is usu sally covering up deeper issues than even you yourself believe you have.
It's not really that uncommon. Just don't end up with scars and look for healthier ways to let your stress out. Music? Meditation? Bitching with your friends? There's better options, try some and see what works...
Well if you're doing that, you may not be suicidal. But I'd really look at what your feelings are. There may still be aspects of self abuse and wanting to break everything down. Also cutting is still damage to the skin and body. And it can get people scared and worried if they find out about it.
they say cutting is bad because there is always the chance it will hit a large vein, and then it only takes seconds and you can bleed to death. if ur not cutting for an actual traumatic reason, your still harming yourself. its not good at all.
as long as ur not seriously hurting yourself, its not that bad. but dont hurt urself.
well think about this.
you will have scars on your arms.
at your wedding--scars.
first kid--scars.
dude, its gunna looks like you were suicidal
cause all of your arms are gunna have cut marks.
it is bad
its not like your emo or anything
just stop it cause even if you say you wont have permantent scars, you will
why would you cut if there was nothing wrong ???
that is torture to yourself
just run until you feel the release
find an outlet
Cutting is bad for you. You are taking an unhealthy way venting some anger and not only will it leave scars but one day you might be hurting so much that you cut deeper than you mean too and bleed to death. It also doesn't really take the anger away but holds it in and you might explode one day with emotions you can't handle..I vent my anger by walking and reading...reading helps me look into someone else life so that i forget about my problems, sometimes it even gives me a new perspective.
I really hope for you to find some other way to vent your anger, something that is more healthy like exercise or you could take up boxing or Tae-kwon Doe...it really works to think you are kicking the object of your anger and a punching bag helps..
why dont u consult a doctor .. he should be really helpful to you .. try consulting a psychatrist .. or try talkin out to people instead of all this .. dont cut urself coz u never know what moods life can take you to ..
It's a form of self-mutilation. no matter what frame of mind you're in, you cannot see it from an objective perspective. Seek counseling - self-mutilation starts out small but can get worse.
because youre hurting yourself and your hiding from your feelings. life comes as it is. dont tune out by cutting. its the easy way out and eventually it wont be enough. youll move on to even more dangerous things. want to relieve stress? hit the gym hard.
Your body is something precious, and should not be taken for granted. "lightly" mutilating your body may go out of hand when you actually are enraged...you might cut yourself even deeper and deeper... please don't do it! try to break that off. good luck!
Most health care proffesionals feel that you are not "healthy" if you cause yourself bodily harm. However I don't see anything wrong with it. As long as if you feel it escalating you let someone know!! and try to get help!! but if it never escalates I don't personally see a problem.
its pretty much a self-centered way of punishing yourself because you think you deserve it. And yes, it is bad for you, emotionally, mentally, and physically because over time the nerve endings will die out and you won't have feeling in your arm. Maybe substitute your arm with something else?
if you're happy with your life, why cut? You can'y be healthy if you feel that if you want to relieve stress, you cut yourself. If you think that's a normal thing, talk to your parents about it. Are they doing the same thing to relieve their own stress. If you see someone you truely care about damaging their body in a harmful way, wouldn't you be scared? Cutting can and will kill you. You never know, maybe one day while your doing it a loud sound will startle you, & you might cut too deep... what wil you do then.
So basically it IS bad to cut yourself (hepatitis, tetanus, & much more illnesses). Give me some reasons why it isn't a bad thing...
Well, it is supposed to indicate some deeper subconscious psychological trauma or disturbance, and it is not good for you. Injury is generally looked upon as negative and cuts are injuries. I would consult a pyschiatrist for a basic session just to get to the bottom of why you developed that need in the first place. I have been near suicidal myself before so no I am not judging you. It is just good to get to know more about yourself. ^_~ At least try finding a better outlet - draw, listen to calming music - go outside and enjoy nature, go for a walk, write poetry. It really would be better.
sounds like you like the Adrenalin rush you get with cutting. But if you are cutting then you are not as stable or happy as you claim to be. you may be Bi Polar. get some help. there are other more healthy ways to relieve stress.
bad from the germs and infections point of view... your free to do what you want to relax... i have an anger issue, what i do is fire a couple of rounds in the shooting range.... anyways take care germs that travel through blood are worse than the germs you breath in... just watch out.
Because its... Stupid? Why disfigure yourself? It's a serious issue. Its only seen as less of a bad thing now and over dramatized because of the 'emo revolution' who wear their cuts proudly and try to make depression cool.
I think it really is that bad, there is no real reason to cut yourself. if it wasn't a bad thing, it would never have been seen as a bad thing, its because its a bad thing that teenage kids do it to be 'different' and take the mickey out seriously sick people.
edit: looking back on answers, the people who say its bad get thumbs down. Wonder who's doing that... scoff.