I self-injure quite often. (just an explanation, this isn't a mental health question; I'm asking for medical advice).
So, I just bled a lot and I feel slightly dizzy and very thirsty. Is there any reason to be extremely concerned about this? Should I just drink water and lay down somewhere?
A few weeks ago I was equally violent toward myself, and ended up feeling very dizzy, hysterical, and tired. I ended up more upset than I had been before hurting myself, and I wonder if that was from the blood loss...
Obviously, if someone isn't getting enough oxygen to their brain it could effect their emotions, right?
Well, other than the obvious (discontinuing cutting and/or calling a hospital), what should I do in situations like this? Like, I've lost just enough blood to feel it, and I'm a little shaky on my feet, but I've never passed out before.
Yes, I want to stop doing this. But, there are relapses. I just want to be prepared for them...
2007-05-26 22:18:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You could have been experiencing low blood pressure or low blood sugar, depending on how much blood you lost. If you should feel that way again, drink lots of water, get one drink with caffeine and sugar in it ( hot tea is good, or a soda will work), and lay down and rest. Right now, you should be eating plenty of protein and fruits and vegetables to help make new blood.
That said, I hope you will get help for your cutting. It hurts me when you hurt yourself. You do not deserve this pain.
2007-05-26 22:44:42 · answer #1 · answered by Mother Amethyst 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to loose conciousness if you loose too much blood, it sounds like you almost passed out when you got very dizzy and tired.
Also if you are not getting enough oxygen to the brain it will effect more than just emotions, you can become brain damaged.
2007-05-26 22:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is not good. You need to go to the doctor; you have loss to much blood. You need to let someone know that you are doing this. You obviously know this is wrong, the next step is to get the help that you deserve. What happens if you do this again and you pass out and then bleed to death? Sweetie please go get some help.
2016-05-18 23:32:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you this, but it is a mental health question.Unless you are loosing a quart of blood or more the dizziness is most likely from the anxiety of your emotions.cutters need professional help to deal with their issues. please speak with someone
2007-05-26 22:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by cheri h 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should find a new way of getting attention and trying to get others to feel sorry for you.
2007-05-26 22:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
try to keep urself busy and go to ur doctor.
2007-05-26 22:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋