I cut myself on purpose a while ago. then i did it again a few days later, and i've done it a whole bunch of times sicne then. the first time was with a sissors, then later broken glass, then a sharp knife. it always made sence for some reason when i did it, but now it scares me that i did that to myself so many times. has anyone else ever done that? what should i do? i'm scared.
2007-01-01 18:20:15 · 11 answers · asked by shadow of a girl 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i don't want to go to a doctor cuz i don't want any1 to know i did it.
2007-01-01 18:25:56 · update #1
The practice you are referring to is called cutting. Some psychologists see it associated with abuse as a child, bullimia, anorexia and other traumatic situations. It is sometimes seen as an escape or punishment for something that may have been done to you or that you witnessed that you may have no control over. Also, it can be associated with self-esteem issues where you might not consider yourself worthy of love. I would highly recommend seeing a psychologist immediately. Do not hold anything back as many times it is the one detail that you hold back that could unlock the reasons why you have chosen to cut yourself.
2007-01-01 18:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by MIUW114_Weps 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two friends who have done this and both were abused as children. I've also watched a documentary which says this is the main reason why people do this act. There may be something that has happened in your past which you can not recall, or something you have seen happening, and is affecting you emtionally to the point where you want to inflict this injury on yourself. You really should speak to a professional to get to the root of the problem. Good luck...
2007-01-01 19:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by skiv_77 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did once, when I was under extreme emotional distress.
Here is some info from Teens Health:
Injuring yourself on purpose by making scratches or cuts on your body with a sharp object - enough to break the skin and make it bleed - is called cutting. Cutting is a type of self-injury, or SI.
Cutting is what experts call an unhealthy coping mechanism. This means that the people who do it have not developed healthy ways of dealing with strong emotions, intense pressure, or upsetting relationship problems.
2007-01-01 18:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by ~Christine~ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I've cut and scratched myself before on several occasions, as well as burning myself with a lighter. I don't really know why, but I guess it has to do with making the pain physical and visible, it just sort of makes it eaisier to deal with, and there's always this feeling of relief afterwards.
2007-01-01 19:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by Ash 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have hurt my self with a knife and burnt myself with matches and stuff, I was punishing myself for feeling so depressed and having so many good thing but all I could she was being lonely and used by the male population. Talking to lifeline or a counsel really help me, and they don't judge you just help you. You need to talk to someone to get help.
2007-01-01 18:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by MJane21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey, it's called SELF MUTALATION and it is a big problem. But there is help out there and you have already made it through the hard part... admission of the problem. You need to tell someone or see a doctor. It doesn't mean that youre crazy. Please, talk to someone...
2007-01-01 19:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ive done somthing like that before. obviously your upset just like i was. and people told me to see doctors to... I DIDNT WANNA TALK TO A STRANGER ABOUT MY PROBLEMS!! your going through so much mental pain it makes you feel better to take it out on yourself physically. but the truth is cutting your self is EXTREMELY dangerous! if you hit the right vain it WILL kill you! try writing in a journal about your problems it helped me!! or running. just run. around the block, on a tredmill. just run!!! it relaxes you! if you wanna talk email me at rachelcann272@yahoo.com i cant guarentee i can help but i can talk.
2007-01-01 18:29:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is adamant you seek a doctor, you are suffering from depression and possible loneliness, i have cut my self before on purpose, i have also burnt myself with cigarettes many times, but i have stopped over the years, if you need someone to talk to about your problems, please be free to IM me
2007-01-01 18:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by siferacal 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell someone right away whether you want to or not. Do you want to be the kid that they dedicate the yearbook to because they offed themself? No, you don't. Get help, this is not cool.
2007-01-01 18:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by Charlie Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to seek a doctors help immediately
2007-01-01 18:24:21 · answer #10 · answered by kallmetigger 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋