yeh i cut a gin not to bad im trying to help myself out. i want to stop.thats good rigth? For me the ice works when i want to cut. duz it help anyone eles? i also want to wish someone a happy V day. happy V day hun.....
2007-02-14 04:53:03 · 12 answers · asked by xo 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I've never tried ice before, I should cause my cutting's getting bad again :( And I've told my mate I can't talk to her anymore. Mainly because I feel guilty about telling her stuff ! But hey I'm glad ice is helping you :Dx Who are you wishing Happy Valentines Day to :-? Oh and Happy Valentines Day to you ! Hope you have fun :D x
2007-02-14 05:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by Madness 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard that people cut because they're so numb emotionally and they desperately want to feel. Because to feel is to be alive. Though I have never cut myself, I have been so depressed and emotionally numb that I have definitely thought about doing it so that I could get some release so I relate.
I haven't really been depressed since I let my emotions come out it took a really long time, but when I had to let a lot of grief come out as well as a lot of anger and rage. So I think that's what you should try to do because you've probably been stuffing your feelings so much that you don't even realize it. So every day just try to do whatever you can to release something you can write or draw or talk to someone or pray or whatever way that feels good to you.
Just express yourself, and at first you're still going to feel numb, but if you keep pushing yourself everyday a flood of emotions are going to start pouring out of you, and let them. Don't judge any of them whether they are feelings of sadness or anger or loneliness or whatever because they need to come out and none of them are wrong. I think the reason why so many people stuff their feelings is because we have been raised to think that the only feeling that are acceptable are those that we consider to be good feelings like happiness or confidence or whatever, obviously people are much more than that and when we are told that certain feelings are wrong we get all out of balance so just try to get your feelings out and then work on loving yourself.
2007-02-14 13:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by fergalicious 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People cut because they don't have enough endorphins in their brain. Pain produces an endorphin release with has a nice numbing effect, and it is also is the brain chemical that gives a person a sense of self-esteem. Ice works for you because it causes a little frozen pain.
There are drug-free ways to elevate the endorphins. One is by diet. Eating foods that help to increase endorphins, and creating a balance. Foods high in fat increase endorphins and make you happy (“feel good” neurotransmitters.) To help keep your moods on an even keel, choose healthy fats such as fats found in olive oil, almonds and avocados.
http://www.showcook.com/mood_food.htm
Other ways: exercise, music, bubble baths, singing, dancing, doing things you enjoy, laughing- all the pleasant activities.
Negative ways to raise endorphins are: arguing, picking at scabs, causing yourself physical pain, eating a lot of sugar, reliving arguments or painful memories in your head.
http://www.recoverfromdepression.com/betaendorphins.htm
Happy Valentine's Day. Love yourself.
2007-02-14 12:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I have cut for 3 years and I am having a hard time stopping and it's good to want to stop, I think you should asap.
2007-02-14 13:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by marry-me-olander 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go into Talk therapy and see a Psychiatrist, there are groups that can also help you. I know that you can stop with the right kind of help.
2007-02-14 13:13:28 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hurting yourself isn't good. when i was in 8th grade i was very angry and upset about alot of things in life and tried that. did nothing but hurt. can u get into a hobby .. something that isn't hurting yourself when u feel like cutting?
call a suicide hotline..
talk to a friend.. what are u upset about that is making you cut?
2007-02-14 13:06:13 · answer #6 · answered by deniseinoakland@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't stand the cold. But...
I had the same problem. I went to therepy and the nut hut but it didn't help.
http://www.recoveryourlife.com
Great website. It helps alot and it offers great alternatives.
2007-02-14 13:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by bugzzie13th♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Body piercing and tattooing are socially acceptable forms of self mutilation/modification. They're also safer. You're probably too young to get into that stuff legally though.
2007-02-14 13:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by torklugnutz 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
why would you want to cut yourself? I think you best get some serious help!
2007-02-14 13:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get therapy.
2007-02-14 13:11:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋