what are the health risks to cutting yourself??

Question

......kind of personal

Answer 1

why do health risk matter if your thinking about cutting yourself ???
you shouldnt joke when it comes to serious situations like that 1-800-SUICIDE. 1-800-273-TALK. 1-800-799-4TTY

Answer 2

As for physical risks, you have blood infections, tissue infections, tetnus, etc. I think there are more metal side affects and risks than physical ones. Cutting can be very addicting as a coping mechanism. Its usual the result of other things going on in the person's life, and cutting is the last resort for dealing with the emotional pain. This is something that I've been dealing with for about 12 years now, and there are tons of ways to deal with it and make changes without having to rely on the cutting. Having somebody to talk to can be a huge help. There are websites with chat rooms and forums that I've found really helpful. One site with a lot of good info, and a chat room is:

http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/injury.html

If you feel like you are suicidal or in danger of reaching that point you need to see a therapist to help give you ideas on how to deal with your specific problems. Hang in there, and all you can do is try your best. There are tons of other people just like you, and lots of support out there if you look. March 1st is actually National Self-Injury Awareness Day.

Answer 3

um, there's a few things. you can cut too deep and cause permanent nerve damage. another one is you can get an infection due to contaminated razors or whatever you use. those are just physical health risks. there's a lot of physiological health risks as well. essentially it holds you back in life. it becomes conditioned in your mind that you need it. you start to develop little ticks. your nerves drive you crazy until you get some relief. if you go to any SI site you'll see all the risks. if the person is going to cut, they need to be safe. they need to make sure they clean their blades and cuts. i use rubbing alcohol. just be safe.

*btw, i'm not saying that you should cut. i don't recommend it. it hasn't done anything positive for me. i'm just saying if you are already one to be safe! you can't make a cutter stop UNLESS they want to!

Answer 4

Assuming regular cutting you'd be looking at increased risk to numerous serious infections & bacteria because you will amost always have an open wound on your body.

Answer 5

Bleeding to death, if you cut too deeply. If the tools your used weren't sterile, there is risk of infection. At the very least, you'll have ugly scars that won't get away.
Mentally...let's just say it would make your problems worse instead of better.

Answer 6

aside from things like infection and permanent scarring that any doctor or lover will be able to see in the future.

the biggest impact is that you are feeding a psychological addiction that rules and controls your life. by choosing this solution you are not solving the real problem - you are escaping from it. it is only temporary relief so you have to do it over and over. you need to learn to face your life without the need to escape. continuing to do it is like an alcoholic continuing to drink. you life gets worse because you are not dealing with your real problems.

Answer 7

This site has a lot of useful links on the subject:

http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/cutting.html

Also, consider giving this number a call...

Self Harm Hotline

1-800-DONTCUT

Help for "cutters"

Answer 8

if you cut yourself with a rusted metallic object like a nail, got to watch out for tetanus or lockjaw. go to the docs and get a shot.

Answer 9

Infections and lose of blood!! one day you will bleed to death if you cut a vein! of its not good for your mental health!! seek help!!

Answer 10

Mentally, there's a ton...physically, going all the way pretty much ends your health, and life.