I constantly itch my hands until the skin comes off and there is sometimes blood but not always, over the night the cut forms a scab so it is an actual cut. Is this a form of self harm, and if so am i really weird?!
Thank you.
2007-07-05 08:40:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It is not itchy...i am weird aren't i!?
2007-07-05 08:57:43 · update #1
You are not wierd, but it's not healthy either. Your hands touch a lot of things during the day and everything you touch has germs, which can get into the cuts on your hands caused by your itching.
Have you tried using lotions to cut down on the itching? You may need to talk to your doctor about this if you can't stop it on your own.
2007-07-05 08:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by endo_chic 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well do your hands actually itch or are you doing it for the pleasure of making yourself bleed? If they are itchy then it's not weird that you do it. If so, you need to find out what is causing them to itch, it's probably some type of contact dermatitis (you're touching something you're allergic to). If that's the case a dermatologist can do tests that will tell you what's causing the itching. If you are just scratching them for the sake of hurting yourself, then it's a different story, and in that case, it would be a form a self-harm, and you need to stop.
2007-07-05 08:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by laura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not "self- harm" unless you are doing it for the purpose of harming yourself.
Self-harm satisfies a mental and emotional need.
It sounds as though what you have is an obssessive-compulsive disorder. This can be helped with certain medications and/or therapy.
UNLESS, of course, your hands ACTUALLY itch... in that case, you might have a physiological disorder -- such as skin eczema --- and that, too, can be helped by a physician.
In any case, I recommend seeking help, so that you do not cause any lasting damage to two of the most useful parts of your body: your hands.
2007-07-05 08:52:36 · answer #3 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean you scratch your hands? If it's because they're itchy - then you need some kind of anti itch cream to make them feel better. Try Cortisone or Benadryl cream.
If you mean that you scratch your hands, and they're not itchy, then you may have obsessive-compulsive disorder and need to see a psychiatrist.
Don't worry. You're not alone. A lot of people do this. But do get help.
2007-07-05 08:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Are you scratching your hands to hurt yourself, or are you scratching them because they itch, or is it just a habit?
If you are doing it with the intent of harming yourself, then you are self harming. Otherwise, it isn't healthy but it is not intentional. If you scratch your hands out of nervousness or anxiety you may want to see a therapist. If you are scratching your hands because they itch, then you need to see a doctor.
2007-07-05 08:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by inkantra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do no longer think of you self injure for interest. I used to self injure and it took plenty and that i do recommend a great kind of therapy yet i grow to be waiting to stop cutting, and so on. additionally went into particular courses and proceed to be in therapy. some human beings don't understand why besides the undeniable fact that this is no longer for them to. as long as you start up acknowledging which you do it and you're prepared to get help that's what's maximum mandatory. It sounds as in case you could desire to aim and hit upon a reliable Psychologist or therapist which you would be able to open as much as as quickly as you believe them. additionally, you're saying which you do it to sense relief, yet do you sense relief. that's what a great kind of individuals say and that i extensively utilized to assert that yet fairly this is barely perceived, momentary relief and then issues worsen from there. you have the discomfort from the wear and tear and then the shame and guilt and so on.......has a tendency to be a vicious cycle. there is often a deeper reason to why you try this and chatting with a expert will help you get to why you "sense" you could desire to try this and help you hit upon another, healthful thank you to precise your emotions. It sounds as in case you certainly could desire to paintings by way of your tried suicide. I understand your coronary heart for sure stopped beating and that they had to hold you returned to existence. attempt, if obtainable to be happy which you're right here somewhat of residing on the reality which you just about died. in case you fairly died (even however i understand what you're saying) you need to no longer be right here now soliciting for help. soliciting for help is huge. It takes plenty and that i do wish you will get the help you like and start to sense greater constructive very quickly. be happy to e mail me in case you like. I wish you the final~
2016-11-08 06:02:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do this all over my body, have never considered it self harm, i scratch when i sleep as well.
2007-07-05 08:46:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see/ Dr/ to make/ sure/ not medical problem/ some /itches=illness/BUT / if you /scratch /when it/ doesn't itch/ you have a problem / STOP IT / there /may be/ a point /where/ it will become /infected / if/ its/ something /that has /been going on/ for awhile/ seek help/ good luck
2007-07-05 08:46:32 · answer #8 · answered by hotdogsarefree 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is self harm you should see a doctor and maybe he could if you some meds but it seems like your hooked on doing that
2007-07-05 08:45:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything that harms ur skin is self-harm. scrathing, burning,cutting, and so on is self-harm.
2007-07-06 08:17:18 · answer #10 · answered by blackoceanview 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋