Gamerbird Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I didn't know where this would be best so I put it here, if it is the wrong section then please move it. This is a topic of another forum I am a member of and has proved quite popular. Anyway, what do you think of cutting (eg slitting your wrists or wherever). I know a few people who do/use-to cut themselves. Some people cut themselves for comfort, to escape from things or to ease pain. Others do it just for fun or to try and be cool.The question is:- Do you do it?- And if so why?- Alternativley you can just say what you think of it I think cutting is fine if you are doing it to escape from things or to ease pain (eg loss of a family member). I have done this not for this reason but I have done it. I just found it helped with easing pain and I have know stopped. I stopped after about 5 months of doing it 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halororor Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have never tried it and I don't think I ever will. experiencing physical (wrongly spelled)to escape from emotional pain? Meh, I'd rather listen to music, makes me forget about all my troubles. Besides, once the pain stops, back comes the emotional pain again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamerbird Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Interesting views, but many people do it so why do you disagree? It is just a form of escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiDelacot Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Don't believe in half way measures. I'd rather go to a funeral than a hospital. Food is much better ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carah Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Very destructive behavior, and not recommended. I've been there when I was going through post-partum depression, and I did use cutting as a self medicating tool to cope with pain I was suffering through. Unfortunately, this kind of coping has its consequences, like what it does to your loved ones, and I almost lost my son, because of it. There are ways to cope with pain in a more positive, and productive way. Self-mutilation is extremely unacceptable, and anyone that does it needs to seek help. Gamerbird, I'm very glad to here that you stopped, and I do hope in the future you don't ever need to start it again. I know it is very addictive once you start. What stopped me was the fear of losing my son, and after five years of group therapy, medication, and counseling. I got through my severe depression. Self-mutilation is nothing to minimize , and like any destructive addiction, needs to be dealt with as quickly as possible. Best thing to do is just don't start. It will ruin your life, and you think you’re in control, but your only fooling yourself. I'm speaking from experience. Don't be stupid. Anyone that thinks it's alright needs to give their head a shake!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamerbird Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Very ood advice from Carah there. I stopped because my friends started to hate me for it and I nearly lost everything, it got my family worried about it and started to watch everything I did. Anyone considering cutting should listen to Carah.I will hopefully never do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysus Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 reasons i understand:-as body modification aka body beautification (well beauty is in the eye of the beholder tho)-for suicide if you want that - but then sit in a hot tub and slit your wrists parallel to your arm as to really kill yourself :thanks: -to feel pain as to test your limits (stupid but each his own) - this pain doesnt give you the pain you get from accidents or fights anyway as it is controlled and also not adrenaline supported as much-as an initiation rite in some tribes-to forge a bloodbrotherhood but i dont get why so many girls an now even boys do it as a relief... thats bloody stupidif you want to feel pain go skateboarding/snowboarding,etc and give a *selfcensorshiprules* about your body... it hurts to crash believe me :rolleyes:... but you look a lot cooler than cutting yourself indeed since a two years or so these people call themselves emo... wtf? lol... :biggrin: some do it for satisfaction even... well sm gimps lol :blink: many do it for attention... the girls i saw doing it and liked i stopped... easy as that... hold their hands/wrists and look after the blade as not to get hurt yourself and ask em wtf they think theyre doing and why... then help em solve that problem or not...talking is enough most of the time... most stopped afterwards... and most reasons where stupid as hell lol... "my boyfriend made out with my best friend" and similiar... well make out with em yourslef lol theyll stop at least for the time being :P smoking ganja seemed to stop most too... :ninja: and to be honest i think it looks bloody ugly... also keep in mind drinking alcohol upfront will make the blood flow wilder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carah Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 The only things that should ever be cut are: bread, rope, and farts. Everything else is fine like it is. :yes: < falling off soap box, laughing> :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezdimona Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 escaping from things does not work. Taking drugs or drinking to escape reality or "ease Pain" is a sign of a more serious problem. I'm very glad to hear that you no longer do this. I would never cut myself on purpose for any reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skotte Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I never considered cutting my body. life can be painful enough as it is IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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