I used to cut myself when i was sad or mad and then i stopped for a year or two because i didn't feel the need to cut. but now i cut because i like having the scars on my arm and i like blood. is this considered the same as what i was doing before? is it worse? help please
2007-01-29 09:30:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
firstly i never said that scars look pretty i only said i like them. i am not going to consult a a doctor or psychiatrist i rally could stop if i wanted to and i think i will. thank you to all who responded calmly, and rationally.
2007-01-29 09:39:32 · update #1
you need to get help
2007-01-29 09:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's the same. The first cutting is usually an emotional release, or a physical part of inside pain. Today, it seems more like something you'd do for fun. The two could be related, in that used first for a release, the act released endorphins that make you now look forward to it.
As far as better or worse, I'm not sure i'm fully qualified to answer that. I'd say that self destructive behaviour is be definition a sign that something's not right, but there are a few I know that incorporate that into their... uh... "relationships".
2007-01-29 17:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by brothergoosetg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest getting help. Cutting for any reason is in no way normal or a good thing. Cutting yourself now though becase you enjoy the blood and the scars is probably a worse reason than because you were sad.
2007-01-29 17:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by lovelyxwhit 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a professional but I do believe it is the same thing. If it's not b/c u r mad.. then it is the thrill of seeing the blood. It could become an addiction as well. You should try to stop ASAP. You know it is not healthy and try to find another way to release. Yoga, deep breathing, long walking, safe sex, volunteer, etc. Good Luck
2007-01-29 18:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by LJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get help. Theirs an alternative to everything. Suicide is not the right way to go nor cutting yourself. If you can't talk to somebody you know. I'm here Rescue4203@yahoo.com. You may think you have problems but other people out there got problems you and I will never see. You probably got it made in the sun and you just don't realize it.
2007-01-29 23:38:22 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be looked at as the same thing. i know when i did it., i was looking for the contol factor. it made me feel back in control of some aspect of my life. however it is a dangrous way of dealing with what ever you are dealing with. wherther it be by slipping and cutting to deep, or a vein that you did not know it was there, or infection that gets into the cut. in my mind, you should talk to someone, wherter it be a freind, a counsler, a soical worker, or just anyone that you trust.
2007-01-29 17:40:33 · answer #6 · answered by gsustudentmd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, although there ar e differences between your motives- it is geneally accepted that all cutting yourself, no matter what the reason is bad for you.
I suggest you talk to someone, anyone- wether it be a truested friend, someone older- a councellor would be best.
Untill then- its in your best interest to try and stop, and instead distract yourself with other activities. Good luck.
2007-01-29 17:44:58 · answer #7 · answered by tjo176 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you still have a problem, but it's not because you are sad or upset.
You say it's because you like the way it looks? Maybe you think it makes you look like you're strong and got through and accident or something like that, like when you get a cast it looks like you've been through a lot.
Or maybe you just like the attention. I'm not sure.
2007-01-29 17:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by Lor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the same insomuch as it is stupid! You need to stop and stop NOW. DO you hear me? Scars look pretty??? I think not. Youhave a chemical imbalance and need to consult a physician NOW, TODAY if possbile!
2007-01-29 17:35:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG!!! dont do tht that is aweful!...pls for the sake of u and ur relatives donot do this!..i think u like the attention from all the people who r like omg...look at tht persons scars..i no someone like tht and its not good at all, i suggest getting into a christian youth group...it helped me alot..and no im a happy christian guy! yay!
2007-01-29 17:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by Paul R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get some professional help before you do this somewhere it is going to matter. Scars our not pretty or cool. Really go get help....
2007-01-29 17:35:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋