I'd like to know whether or not carving a word into one's arm is typical behavior for someone that cuts...the reason I'm asking is because a relative of mine has been throwing fits lately, cuts herself and carved a word into her inner arm. I'm starting to wonder if she (as sick as this may sound, and I'm sorry for even thinking it) does it for show because she purposely rolls up her sleeves so that people notice and ask her about it. Are they not usually embarassed by their scars? (heard that on Dr. Phil)
2006-08-17 08:57:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Even if it is normal for someone who cuts, someone who cuts isn't normal. Your relative is in need of some help.
2006-08-17 09:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by shirley_corsini 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps this question is phrased poorly, otherwise I would be asking you where the hell your self carved inner arm word is!
I think its just a phase though. If this is a kid 10-13 y.o. i would say that i have seen stupider things, and kids that age seem to think scars are cool. I dont know why. Perhaps you should invest in a spotlight because its obvious this child is desperate for attention.
2006-08-17 09:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dunc 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cutting behavior may be a symptom of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Showing off the scar for the reaction it causes, may be a manipulative technique and may also be related to low blood sugar.
For basic information on low blood sugar, you may want to check out www.hufa.org.
2006-08-17 09:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've known many cutters, and a true cutter is ashamed of it, and does it out of pain. A lot of kids now are cutting because it's "cool" and it sounds like that's what your relative is doing. She's looking for attention.
2006-08-17 09:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's really only cool to carve the name of the death rock band SLAYER into your arm, and then send a pic of it to the band. They had a cd out a few years ago with liner art that was a collage of kids who carved the name SLAYER into their arms.
2006-08-17 09:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by dattabass 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a cry for help and a sickness. Cutting (and in this case carving) requires serious psychatric help immediately.
2006-08-17 09:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by adphllps 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i was 15 yrs old i carved my x boyfriends name in my arm. i was lonely and depressed all the time. my parents kept me isolated from everything and everyone. i did it and then covered it up. i can still see mike all crooked but very faint 13 yrs later. try talking to her and see whats up. it sounds like it could be serious.
2006-08-17 09:04:34 · answer #7 · answered by shaealize77 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She wants attention. People who cut themselves, because of some disorder, do everything they can to hide it. I know this from experience with a friend.
2006-08-17 09:03:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cutting isn't typical behavior.
2006-08-17 09:03:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone wants some attention.
2006-08-17 09:05:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋