darkSpyro

You don't have to respond but...



I need opinions.

Well, I do it because it allows me to pacify my emotions for a while. But sometimes, you can't really control it, and that's when things get much worse. I also do it because I feel the need to.

Alas, it's just how I feel.
Now, carry on with your daily lives XP

Question; How does cutting help relieve stress, anxiety, if it only causes probably more stress because you are repeating the action without knowing...?

The brain focuses on the highest center of pain.

Your brain focuses on the bigger pain I guess.

Cutting doesn't help and broken bones suck.

Punching walls? I don't do it too hard, but I sometimes hit walls cuz it's fun. Uh...

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The brain focuses on the highest center of pain.

Interesting...tho I haven't felt anything like this before...

Ewwww Therapy. I would never go to someone like a therapist with my problems. In my opinion, they only pay attention if you are paying them, which you have to. Maybe not all, but still. I mean, telling your problems to some stranger who doesn't know anything about you is kinda weird. Forgive me if I'm making a hypocritical response.

And like weeebbby and sP says, you wouldn't focus on what your feeling emotional, you would focus on the pain of the injury. I would never dream of self-harm, maybe it's just because I have been through that bad of ****, but yeah.

I've never self-harmed, but when I do hurt myself by accident or something while already in a bad mood, it briefly takes my mind off of the emotional stuff.

I don't. I only know one or two that do, but I've never talked to them about it.

Quote: CommanderGame

This is ironic considering you SUPPOSEDLY tried to commit suicide and your eyes got all ****ed up.
And you're asking this? Oh the irony.

I am aware. Trying to help people not going through what I went through. Yeah.

Quote: CommanderGame

This is ironic considering you SUPPOSEDLY tried to commit suicide and your eyes got all ****ed up.
And you're asking this? Oh the irony.

Really? That's a real dick move.

Self-Harm makes me focus on the pain of the injury, and not around the emotional state Im in. I do it out of pure pleasure, because I find pain one of the things people misunderstand.


I may sound dumb and stupid, but to me, pain is a sort of drug you get addicted too. It supresses the mental pain and replaces by physical pain (omygod I realy sound like a creep.) And that makes me cry, because I got hurt. At the same time I can cry mentally too.

Conclusion: I like it, to get hurt, and no one stops me from doing so.

Eh, there are multiple ways one can hurt themselves, and some of these ways are already socially acceptable. When it comes to someone making themself bleed, it's certain that it can be a distraction just like any other, for some after a while a few cuts aren't enough to calm things down--it can even start as non-heavy scratching, or poking at skin, or tearing hair out, and it can also never really go beyond that. It varies, it varies, it's so simple to generalize people who self-harm, really.

It can become a habit much like many things, something to fall back on. Not everyone is suicidal who self-harms, but it is certainly linked to that. And the thing is, cases vary--solutions that fit for people are all different, and sometimes people have to be patient, but not dull on matters---and sometimes, well, you get the theme here. I don't promote self-harm, but I'm not sitting here ready to start rushing to find people solutions when I have no idea why, or what is happening in their life. As I said before, it's so simple to generalize things like this.

And blame is a major thing when it comes to issues with people you know, or wish you did so you could help them. It's not really rational in many situations, but it will likely continue to happen in friendships or really any kind of relationship. Just try to take chances when you can, you may not directly help people, or may not be aware of it, but think about things you're about to say--take risks, but not impulsive risks. Maybe merely talking to someone, like you normally would, would help them. Who knows? Just try your best not to be a negative influence, people never really need more of that.

(I got distracted and forgot if I wanted to add anything else)

I don't ever recommend self harm. I know from personal experience and those close to me that it can very easily be a step to suicide and that's not a risk I would ever ever ever ever condone. Once you start hurting yourself, even a small amount, you grow a tolerance to it and start wanting more, and eventually it feels like nothing is working and just plain killing yourself or doing something that would lead to death is the only option.

That being said, I will admit that I've self harmed during anxiety attacks and don't see myself stopping in the future until I'm at a point in my life where I can access medical/psychiatric help. I usually do it when I'm having an attack and feel 100% alone for whatever reason. I have no way to get my emotions out, and when I'm anxious I get angry, and I feel the need to let that anger out on something - said something ends up being my shoulders.

It honestly doesn't really make me feel much better, and I try to remind myself that before I do it, but... I feel like it's the only way I'll be able to get my emotions out? Idk. At least I'm not technically cutting. At this point in time I just scratch myself (really deep scratches that scar and ug h h yeah)

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You don't have to respond but...

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Seriously guys, what good comes from hurting yourself? I am referring to cutting, punching walls, breaking bones, etc. Is bearing pain really better than some emotional problem happening in your life? Yes, I am aware that you guys go through horrible things. But in time, it will pass. If you have a sort of physical/ mental problem, sure, it's going to last for a while. Bit with therapy, they will help you bear through it and get the most out of life. No need to hurt yourself. I really don't like it when people hurt themselves for one, It just causes suffering and pain, but I can assure you that whatever situation is to blame, it will get better or it will pass. Two, I feel like I am always to blame, which makes not just you, but other people feel horrible.

I need opinions.

i love to feel pain because it shows me that i'm alive. and i like the taste of blood

Quote: Samius

It's dumb as **** and only creates further problems.

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Self-Harm makes me focus on the pain of the injury, and not around the emotional state Im in. I do it out of pure pleasure, because I find pain one of the things people misunderstand.


I may sound dumb and stupid, but to me, pain is a sort of drug you get addicted too. It supresses the mental pain and replaces by physical pain (omygod I realy sound like a creep.) And that makes me cry, because I got hurt. At the same time I can cry mentally too.

Conclusion: I like it, to get hurt, and no one stops me from doing so.

Just... omygod lol.

Quote: Samius

Quote: NINJAsk11

Just... omygod lol.

Sorry if I seem rude, but that's pretty much how I reacted to your post when I read it.

There is just no sense in it.. Not at all.

It's pretty hard to understand because
1-I wrote it in a buss
2-It's what I feel, I may sound totally like an idiot etc, but that's the way I feel about it.
3-I don't know how else to say it

Quote: Samius

Quote: NINJAsk11

It's pretty hard to understand because
1-I wrote it in a buss
2-It's what I feel, I may sound totally like an idiot etc, but that's the way I feel about it.
3-I don't know how else to say it

I know. I'm not trying to stop you even though that would probably be a lot more healthier for you, but sometimes I just want a logical explanation, you know?

I get so tired of people always saying things like "it's my opinion", "that's what I feel" and "I like it".

It's like they never give things any thought.

I do give it time to weez by and all, but... Like, for me, it's not an opinion, it's just something I'm addicted to, If I like it or not...