I'm not sure if i'm addicted to cutting myself, or if it's a problem!


Question: I'm 21 years old, which seems old for the usual type..I started cutting myself almost a year ago..I ended up in the hospital with 32 stitches in my arm. I had to see counsellors and my family told me to stop..I tried to stop and since then I haven't cut myself really bad..I still cut myself which leaves marks and bleeds a little bit. Everytime I do it, I tell myself I won't ever do it again cause I know it's pointless but I usually end up doing, even though it's not that bad. Lately I've used things like a fork, a tac, a dull piece of glass, a razor...I used to ONLY use box cutter knives...someone write back as soon as possible...my family dosent know I still do it!


Answers: I'm 21 years old, which seems old for the usual type..I started cutting myself almost a year ago..I ended up in the hospital with 32 stitches in my arm. I had to see counsellors and my family told me to stop..I tried to stop and since then I haven't cut myself really bad..I still cut myself which leaves marks and bleeds a little bit. Everytime I do it, I tell myself I won't ever do it again cause I know it's pointless but I usually end up doing, even though it's not that bad. Lately I've used things like a fork, a tac, a dull piece of glass, a razor...I used to ONLY use box cutter knives...someone write back as soon as possible...my family dosent know I still do it!

Ok, if you've seen therapists for the cutting then you already know that the cutting itself isn't neccesarily the problem but a symptom of something else. Most people that cut either feel helpless, a loss of control, or some internal pain that is so great the cutting (physical pain) is a relief, albeit only temporary. Keep in mind, although the cutting itself is a form of self multilation, it won't go away until you get rid of the primary problem or problems plaguing you. Now that being said, I am worried about the objects you're choosing to cut with recently. Even though you are not cutting deep, it is not safe to cut yourself with anything that isn't sterile. You could be creating secondary infections, such as baterical or staph that won't show immediately but could potentially be fatal in the future. Be careful to make sure if you must cut, to use something sterile. And please keep going to therapy until you get to the root of this problem. You don't have to tell your family but please tell a professional. Good Luck.

seems to me like its a bit of an attention thing. why else talk about it on yahoo?

do u want to hurt yourself? The only way you can get better is to find out what is troubling you, y you do what you do. Y should still been in therapy for your self distructive behavior!! U need to tell your family, this is serious, could lead to other behavior too. plz talk to someone!!

If you can't stop doing it, then you're definitely still addicted. I don't know much about cutting, but I know it's not healthy. I know someone who used to cut when they were younger, but they stopped completely years ago.
If you can't help yourself, you need professional help. Going to a counselor isn't a bad thing. I used to go to one myself for anger problems, and I feel much better about myself, and I have better control of my emotions.
Talk to your family (honesty is key), find some help, and break this chain you're in!
All the best.

hey im 15 its a bit like me i cut my self one night but it was only small and then i started to do it alot i dnt kno why either and its not to seek attention its like smoking its addictive.. im not sure how i can help you stop cus the only person who can help you stop is you sorry goodluck :) xo

They should call you " Edward sucidal Sissor hand ".

This is not an uncommon problem. The reason you are cutting yourself is because you are trying to feel physically since you aren't feeling emotionally. When you cut yourself you are trying to let the pain of an emotional need out. This is not an addiction, but you do need to be in counseling. Telling a counselor about the pain you are feeling about something in your past will eventually stop the cutting. Please seek professional counseling so you can heal mentally and physically.

Hi

I totally understand. i am an addict. many people cut for various reasons and counseling can be tough. when u cut it is a form of release. i suggest u go to 12 step meetings and apply those principles to ur life. it is tough but it works. keep going to the counselor to get to the bottom of your issues. medication can also help... u have a problem and u need to stop now. be openminded and optimistic...the help is there...do not go on these binges..u are addicted...u have a disease...get help now. ur 21..most people i know that are recovering addicts would kill to be 21 and sober or free from the chains of addiction...there are a lot of people out there that never get help....i commend u for having the guts to be honest...





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