when i was in the hospital last week there was a girl who had a ton of cuts….. talked to her a bit about it. asked her if she felt relief when she cut (cuz that I what I feel when I do it). And she was like – ya.
People don’t understand. They see self harm and assume that we’re just crazy, suicidal, etc. Cutting fools our bodies into believing that a physical release can trigger an emotional release, at least for a short time. Most people actually have the same exact chemicals in them that cause them to have adrenaline and stress build up inside of them, i.e. people who punch walls, eat troubles away. It’s all for the same serotonin release, but taking it as far as to risk our lives cutting, and in a more controlled situation rather than strictly on impulse, it’s simply taboo to others. It’s really not as odd as it may seem.
i had to laugh when the cop who was gonna put me in the nut house mentioned my cutting – as he has a HUGE tattoo. Umm isnt a tatoo a form of self harm?
this is really triggering for me, i think its great your trying to stop cutting, but please don’t post photos of your cuts, because i am also trying to get better and this is not helping.
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At least you spared the butterfly : ( Be strong.
my therapist said write a word instead of cutting…. kinda the same idea as urs
when i was in the hospital last week there was a girl who had a ton of cuts….. talked to her a bit about it. asked her if she felt relief when she cut (cuz that I what I feel when I do it). And she was like – ya.
BUT – ppl who know me are freaking out about it.
People don’t understand. They see self harm and assume that we’re just crazy, suicidal, etc. Cutting fools our bodies into believing that a physical release can trigger an emotional release, at least for a short time. Most people actually have the same exact chemicals in them that cause them to have adrenaline and stress build up inside of them, i.e. people who punch walls, eat troubles away. It’s all for the same serotonin release, but taking it as far as to risk our lives cutting, and in a more controlled situation rather than strictly on impulse, it’s simply taboo to others. It’s really not as odd as it may seem.
i had to laugh when the cop who was gonna put me in the nut house mentioned my cutting – as he has a HUGE tattoo. Umm isnt a tatoo a form of self harm?
i personally think so. i cant stand the idea of getting one, so much pain for a regretted drawing
I love getting tattoos, they’re so beautiful. I have 11. Each to their own, though.
To each their own.*
i change my mind.. what kathrrryn said lol
Hehe. 🙂
I got your email. Just couldn’t think of anything normal to say.
this is really triggering for me, i think its great your trying to stop cutting, but please don’t post photos of your cuts, because i am also trying to get better and this is not helping.
I’m sorry! I didn’t even think about it that way, I’ll take it down right now.
Great legs Kathrrryn 🙂 well done on not cutting
Thank you! And I’m doing what I can.
i thought your post WAS helpful.
sometimes it helps to know others are in the same boat.
Why not come to SP Chat?
well done
Didn’t know there was an SP chat, I’m pretty new… Thanks, birthright. You guys are all really supportive. (:
SP chat is for loooozers
Duke you are pathetic. Yeh there is a chat, please come on over. The link is on the post above yours.
Indeed I am. Quite observant aren’t you.