is anyone a cutter? Dont preach!?

Question

is there ne one out there that cuts himself or herself...i wanna no if anyone feels my pain and sorrow on a similar level...i dont wanna hear bs about go get help blah blah plz or ppl that just want their two points! i would like a considerate answer becuase i have the desire to start doing it again and am curious who feels the same. do not piss and moan over my question and dont preach to me i used to when i was eighteen im nineteen now and feel like i need an emotional escape.

Answer 1

I know exactly how you feel.
I used to cut everyday for 2 whole years.
I stopped just last year, but I feel like I need an emotional escape sometimes and just have urges to cut.
I am 18 now.

People still preach to me to this very day. It drives me insane.

Answer 2

I'm 29 now and was a cutter when I was 16. I did it without even really realizing i was cutting.(if you can believe that) Since then I've been diagnosed as bipolar and struggle not to cut everyday because I don't want my kids to see (their 7 & 9) I still look at the scars on my legs, and hope to god my children won't end up like me. Its hard its really hard. Have you talked to anyone about it proffesionally I mean? I don't want to be preachy but maybe something else is going on ( i never thought that i was bipolar) Good luck My thoughts are with you

Answer 3

Yes, you are a BRAT! Albeit a nice one... maybe?

I've had two incidences where I slashed up my arms and wrists. Internally, I had no intension of killing myself, looking at it in retrospect, it was simply a cry for help.

I've suffered with a few mental disorders (no need to get into that) for several years and I never addressed my problems, nor did I tell anyone that I was suffering. Over time, the suffering just became so overwhelming, that I couldn't deal with the slightest amount of adversity. The smallest things set me off, whether if it was with my GF who I lived with at the time, my job, friends, etc.

I was living with so much anger and hostility and didn't know how to release my pain. I would go through fits of rage, by myself and in front of other people. I was angry and irritable most of the time and very scary to be around. It came to the point where I felt cornered, a lone and as if there was no way to solve my problems and escape the pain. I truly wanted to die.

I thought I had the capacity to kill myself, but I really couldn't. So I did mutilated my arms and wrist, not bad enough to cause severe damage, but enough to scare the $hit out of everyone around me. It worked.

In retrospect it was a cry for help, a way to show those around me how much I was hurting inside. It also served as a release; at the time, I felt a tremendous amount of reliefe after doing it. I think that because of the adrenaline, I didn't feel any pain, not till hours later, in the hospital.

Now, I have these rediculous scars on my arms and wrist. I'm not very happy about it and sometimes people see them and ask me about them, it's quite uncomfortable, but I have my BS story nailed down and I just move on.

I have since found a way to deal with my internal problems through the help of professionals. It took a while, but I've been at peace with myself and know how to prevent things from going south, as described above.

I'm not sure what you're looking for, but if you're looking for a healthier escape from your problems emotionally, try a support group.

Hope you feel better.

Answer 4

I have struggled with cutting and other self-destructive/self-medicating behaviors for years. Ive gotten help and treatment at various points, which have helped a lot, but it remains an ongoing struggle.

I have also just recently gotten urges again. I havent cut in any habitual way for about a year but have recently gone througha break up and once again find myself purchasing razor blades 'just in case'.

I know what your feeling right now, I feel the same way. Right now Im just taking it a day at time and trying not to resort to it, but I suppose if it wasnt still a problem then I wouldnt be comforted by knowing that I have those blades, just in case.

Feel free to message me anytime if you ever need anything, or just need to talk. I know what your going through, and I know how lonely and isolating it can be. Sometimes just talking to a stranger ona computer who can understand whats going on can help.


Good luck!

Answer 5

i'm not cutter but everyone needs an escape once in awhile

Answer 6

i am not a cutter but i can attempt to understand atleast.

Answer 7

sick go get help!