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Question

Despite the stigma that cutting or self-injury has, cutters aren’t “bad” people, nor are they doing anything that they should be ashamed of.

Rather, they are expressing the same internal pain many other people manifest through crying, screaming or giving the wall a good kick. But, because there is stigma about self-injury, when a person decides that it’s time to stop cutting, they may fear ridicule or misunderstanding.

there is no shame here.

The people who most commonly engage in cutting and self-injury are girls and women between the ages of 13 and 30. This is a time when many of us are coming to grips with identity and body-image issues. And these years can get tough.

And one source says that 750 out of every 100,000 people in the United States practice some form of self-injury.

that last additional comment was for you candi apples.

It is not a cry for help. Many cutters report that when they harm themselves, they feel relief rather than physical pain.

Erica that was a great answer. and im sorry your head hurts. lol.

Wow someone has issues if they giving ppl thumbs down for their honest answers.

Answer 1

hmm, you did some research. you kinda already know my story. i just think that our society is so willing to make judgments about cutting and set it aside as nothing but a way to get "attention". i don't agree with this at all. i completely agree that it's way to express internal pain. like i told you before, i stopped almost a year with only a few small cuts. i didn't come out with it to my family. i do fear being misunderstood. coming out with it would label me even though i am one. yeah, i'm ashamed and i shouldn't be. your right. identity and body issues most definitely. you know my thoughts. yes, i do feel relief when i cut. it's very much like a short high where i can forget all my worries. it's kinda hard to describe. but, the pain feels good. anyhow, these are my thoughts. you already know them pretty well.

Answer 2

I agree with you completely. I used to be a cutter and NO, we are not *bad* people. There is no shame in releasing pain within. I stopped cutting when I realized I could get the same release from having tattoos done. It's a definite endorphin kick. But I'm not planning on having any more tats done at my age. But I agree completely with you. Cutters are not :weirdos, screwed up, and they have NOTHING to be ashamed of. End of story.

Answer 3

Disagree, some cutters just do it for attention. I agree that they aren't 'bad' people but I don't think that cutting should be viewed as a way of expressing internal pain in the same way that kicking a wall is. Cutting is a sign that there are underlying problems and they need to be dealt with.

Answer 4

There is a stigma surrounding all mental illnesses unfortunately. And that makes it hard to seek help, period. As a former cutter, I can attest that I am not a bad person, but rather a confused person who has adopted maladaptive ways to cope. And actually, I do think that cutting is something one should be ashamed of... it's nothing to be proud of that's for sure. Nothing cute about wearing long sleeves in the middle of July. Nothing nice about having dates ask you about the scars in your arms when you don't want them to associate you with being some sort of psycho basketcase... and while I do need love and acceptance, I think it is important- in my case- for people to condone my behavior.

I used to cut to feel alive. And to punish myself. But I think I am slowly growing out of that stage...

Answer 5

interesting.
Dont get me wrong,i dont think its great for people to injure themselves.Also,i dont think its quite mature for people to do other such things when angered like scream,and kick,although we all have done it.
You have to see all the way around every circumstance.People think things about others without actually knowing they are being quite close minded.I like to understand where people might be coming from,whats driving them to do something,and what has put them in a situation where they would act a certain way.Like,most people hear something that they think is "wrong",like someone killing another person.Although it is 'wrong",you can not possibly think all murderers are just born bad people.You have to understand what went on with them to make them that way.No one ever expects to think a certain way until something happens or incidents occur.Its weird how the mind changes.This is exactly why i want to be a psychologist.

thanks.now my head kinda hurts.
i blame you

Answer 6

It is bad because they are inflicting injury that could lead to worse injury (ie infection). It is not healthy, it's no different than taking drugs. It is completely self destructive, and there are far more theraputic ways to release emotion. This is more of a distraction to emotion, or a chemical reation that makes one feel better; it is not a release of anything but blood. People who do this need help and encouragment to find other outlets for their releases, and need to learn better coping skills. Do not take cutting lightly.

Answer 7

Agree

Answer 8

i'm a cutter.. and i agree.


i started when i was 12, and i'm 23 now. i had a sucky childhood, and that's how i learned to deal with my pain. and now it's a habbit that's tough to quit. i do it wayyy less now, but it's something i'm stuck with.

and no, i'm not crazy lol. most of my days revolve around humor, and i have friends. i'm not emo, or super-depressed. i'm just like everyone else, except i am a cutter ;)

and no dammit, cutters don't do it for attention. i never openly discuss the matter unless i am trying to let people realize that we are not freaks.

Answer 9

Disagree.Cutting is a psychological illness,and people who suffer from this need to be in therapy.

Cutting is not normal,and people who do this,it's a cry for help.

No matter how you slice it(no pun intended),cutting is a form of self harm.

And behavior like this,it's not mentally healthy.

Answer 10

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