Still cutting myself, at risk?!?!?

Question

I have been cutting myself on the arms for 2 years. I love the rush you get, and it helps me deal with stress. Am I at risk? No, i'm not emo.

Am i at risk of dying from blood loss or something? My parents are always drunk, and yell at me. :(

Answer 1

You are at risk if you are cutting yourself! You will have scars that donot go away. You are losing blood and might possibly cut yourself too deep or the wrong direction and DIE! Yes dear you have the signs and symptoms of a major depression episode Are you drinking alcohol also or are you self-medicating yourself? It is time to get help, NOW! before it is too late. Check out the answers to your other question. Call the National crisis hotline,call 911, go to the nearest emergency room,or call your primary care physician. If you have someone to support you, take them with you .Other people do care but you are the one that has to take the step to get help.

Answer 2

It may give you a good rush but is it worth it, really? I used to do something similar to deal with stress and frustration but I knew that it was a bad way to go. I had to use deep breathing to get me through the tough and tempting times. Just like any other habit I had to make a concious effort not to do it. At the least you'll be covered in scars and people will think you're nuts (they know what it's from). And at worst you'll graduate to even more destructive behavior. My advice is decide to change. If you need to get help from someone else then go for it! Good luck!

Answer 3

I have been doing it since the 4th grade and I am in college now. You aren't "at risk" depending on the direction you cut and how deep.
I know that this may be hypocritical but you should get help. It sux to be my age and still addicted to doing it. I understand that it is a wonderful escape but try moving out if you are 17 or older. If you are 16 or younger try getting help for your family. I am sorry that you have to go threw that I know that it suxs. I grew up in a not so happy home also and runaway a lot and ended up moving out at 16 years old.
Good luck sweet.

Answer 4

In my own opinion it is a risky thing to cut yourself.
You might wish to talk to a doctor about the stress factors and see if there is something other than cutting yourself that you might do. It is not really a wise idea and not a great method to relieve stress. It can actually turn into habitual and become more severe Love self and seek attention on this matter.
Be GOOD TO YOU
Sunshine

Answer 5

I just responded to your suicidal thoughts posting. The rush you are getting is no different than your parents rush they got when they began drinking. You do not like that they drink and it seems that you all have a lot of stress and don't know how to handle in a way that is not self destructive. Wake up! Is this working for you? Is this making your life better? Again, your parents made their choice to handle their stress they way they do. You need to step up and be strong and make your life the way you want it to be. Picture how you would like you life to be and work toward that. Be strong.

Answer 6

Sweet heart, if this isn't a cry for help, I don't know what is...who made you feel so neglected, and so bad about yourself, that you are punishing yourself like this, in hopes that they will see what you are doing, and love you again? Who has made you feel like this? A parent?....you feel like you are punishing yourself, to get attention from them...and THEY are the ones/one at fault, for making you feel bad about yourself, and then blaming YOU for the way they have treated you...this is so sad, you will have scars for many years, and you are at risk..for infection, for maybe cutting an artery, and for being mentally down for many years to come if you don't get some help...I feel bad, because this is not your fault...this is the people who made you feel this way...I pray that you will find God and Jesus in your life, and know how much THEY love you...and forgive the people who have made you feel so bad,...this is what the Lord wants us to do..and live for Jesus,...please stop this darling, I pray that you find peace, and that the ones responsible for making you feel like you need to punish yourself like this,..will give you the proper love and attention you need.......I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give you isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27 NLT
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Answer 7

Wait until the voice tells you to do something and at that point when you are hearing it go into the hospital or call if you cannot get there. Tell the voice 'in a minute' keep delaying it.

Answer 8

Geez and here I thought that dealing in everyday life was to be in stress and learn to cope/defuse it. Now I find theres a better way? All this time instead of functioning like normal I could have just been cutting myself to deal with daily stress? Darn I'm stupid sometimes. (Sarcasm laid on heavily, don't try at home. I am a professional at using sarcasm) ........ Get some help please. (not sarcasm)

Answer 9

that's not good there is other ways to deal with stress you really need to go to the doctor and get on medicine that will help you your body is to precious to cut up

Answer 10

You cant say your not emo, even though you know you are. you need help quick and DUH YES YOUR AT RISK. Now go be a good person and get help before good little people start taking up the habits you have.