I've been depressed for a while now because I'm always stressed out from having 3 AP's and my self-esteem is at its lowest. But I can't understand why I cut. I can feel that it's painful, but why do I keep running back to it whenever I'm feeling low?
2007-01-06 08:03:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
For the same reason why you are here talking about it to everyone -... you crave attention, affection, and care from other people. You obviously did not get enough of it from your family and friends, and you probably are not involved in a meaningful relationship - so you are desiring the natural human need for companionship of any sort. You cut because you want someone to notice - even if you try to "pretend" to hide it from them.
(Or there is the biological theory that endorphins are released when harm occurs in the flesh, and one becomes "addicted" to the feel of their release).
2007-01-06 08:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not being a professional I can only give my opinion. I think that you feel as though you have a sense of control when cutting, i.e. when, where, how deep, how often.....etc. I also think that pain is secondary to it all It gives you the option to choose what feeling you are having albeit a painful one. Understand that this is a false sense of control. One slip and major damage can be done. Find someone you can talk too, a school counselor, teacher, parent, family member or friend. I probably wouldn't choose a friend your age for too many answers because they just may not know how to help. But find someone. Good luck.
2007-01-06 16:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Brittanyskye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand exactly where you are coming from. Cutting can become very addictive and only professional help and the inner strength from you can stop this. I cut myself as well, but I'm pleased to say for four weeks I haven't done any self harm to myself.
Self injury is a coping technique for people like us. Some people turn to alcohol, writing, punching a pillow, but we turn against ourselves by cutting, burning, anything that harms our body when we feel sad, hurt, angry, numerous reasons (at least for me). I don't understand why I cut as well. I just know that I do and I know where it came from. I've been cutting myself since I was 11 and I am now about to be 21. I highly recommend getting help. You can stop by yourself, but since you have depression as well... and it's hard to stop cold turkey. You will need help and support from family and friends as well. You will need to work on a new coping method whenever you get the urge to cut.
The following website is my favorite for information about self injury. Check it out. You have to decide for yourself whether you want to stop. The road is long and hard, but it can be done. Don't ever forget that.
2007-01-06 17:29:33 · answer #3 · answered by Ayesha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have come to the point of cutting, honey, it's time to seek some professional help. Only she/he can help you sort out the source and reason for your cutting. But it is very important that you start seeing someone. A good place to start is a trusted counselor at school or your parents.
2007-01-06 17:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by morahastits 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By cutting you feel the physical pain and forget the psychological suffering for a while but the physical pain is only temporary. You should know it by now. Deal with your innermost problem instead and ask for a professional help if you can't solve your personal dilemma by yourself.
2007-01-06 16:54:52 · answer #5 · answered by lanisoderberg69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋