To all of you who complained about the picture on my previous post.
IT IS NOT ATTENTION SEEKING.
It’s a way of showing people in what kind of trouble you’re really in. I wanted people to see that these are not just small cuts ob the wrist. These are literally wholes all over my body.
And let me clear some things for the people saying the picture is downloaded…
The pictures of self harm you find on the Internet are all real. Thise were all posted by people who do those things to themselves. So even if you did download a picture from the internet, you downloaded someone else’s problems.
My picture was not downloaded. You can think whatever you want, but I know what’s going on with my body.
And it’s sad that I’m more aware and more intelligent than some people of 30 or 40 years of experience.
And saying my cuts are a Halloween costume was a shallow insult.
I never celebrated Halloween. It is not a holiday to celebrate in my country.
So just stop trying convincing me that what I see in the mirror every day is fake.
WHY?!
Another thing I noticed here was how low some comments can make you feel. When they post a comment saying that you’re seeking for attention and are posting fake pictures? What happened to the support this site was meant for?
I just don’t understand what kind of joy and pleasure you have from insulting a teenager that is one step away from suicide. I mean, does it make you feel good that you just let a girl know that she probably should kill herself?
I’m not judging, because it is not my right to do so. But if insulting a kid is the way you want to live, you have a pretty damn low life.
AND JUST ONE LAST THING.
I am grateful for everything you say about me needing to try and look for good in life.
I came on this site to find someone who is going through the same, and see how they’re dealing with it.
And it does make me happy that people that don’t know me give out a great comfort.
It makes me realize, there isn’t all bad on this world.
And I also feel really sorry for the ones that come here to comment only to make you feel like shit. But please solve your complexes on someone strong enoug to response.
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Cutting can quite literally become a nasty, nasty addiction. Seeing photos of people who cut are a major trigger to others that have fought with self harm issues in the past. I saw your previous post, and I am terribly sorry that you’re going through that. However, we’re here to talk to you without the necessity of seeing a picture like that. You are supported here. Truly. Just be careful what pictures you post. All of us here have either dealt with a difficult time like you are having in the past, or we are going through it now. We’re in the same boat.
SB it really sucks that this site is causing you more pain. Like I said in your other thread, pictures don’t offend me because pictures are the same as words, a way of communicating what you’re going through.
It’s sad to think you’re going through so much pain at age 14. Like life never even gave you a chance.
Have you heard of a support forum called BUS (Bodies Under Seige)? It’s a great site that focuses on self injury, and it’s moderated pretty well so there’s no hate. You can’t post any pictures, but people there are really supportive because everyone is trying to stop cutting/harming/etc.
I don’t post there anymore because my issue is suicide, not self injury. The 2 can be very different. Maybe that’s why you’re not getting the support you need here.
From what I know about self injury, it’s a “release” just like drugs or alcohol. And just as addictive. The cure, if you can’t quit cold turkey, is to replace it with something else. But I know how it is, when you get knocked down sometimes you go running to the one thing you know. Anyway, check out BUS and good luck 🙂
Just so you know, I didn’t mean to join in on a mob if you felt like you don’t have a means of expression. I apologize if my comment triggered anything. I hope you know that you can talk here freely without judgment for whatever event is happening in your life.
I dealt with self injury in the past, and it became a major addiction for me to hurdle over. I retract my statement because what Salt said is right, we shouldn’t stop you from posting photos as it is another means of communicating an issue. The other website might be a means to get over some of the trolling that happens from time to time on SP, but I really don’t want you to feel like you cannot come here to talk about your problems. We’re here to help the best we can, please remember that.
Again, apologies for any of my comments that might have made it feel worse. I have a bad reaction when it comes to photos of self injury, but that’s my problem, it has nothing to do with you.
Cheers and love SB.
Hey blondie! I saw the pic on your last post and it was shocking, to say the least. I understand, because I self harm as well, but it’s always shocking to see something like that. I guess people don’t like to see this kind of pic because your pain, your sadness, your despair are feelings that you only can feel, and every thing we feel ends up as new scars in our arms. people are not used to see such awful feelings because they are not meant to be seen, so they don’t understand. Unfortunately, people are mean with things they can’t comprehend, so fuck those who said you are trying to get attention. next time, post whatever the fuck you want and don’t apologize. IF you want, just write NSFW on your title and write on.
Take care of that arm of yours.
you say you’re not looking for attention, but really, but did you seriously think was the point of posting graphic images other than to shock others? It doesn’t validate your pain anymore than those that express it through words and it’s self righteous of you to think it does and doesn’t exactly give merit to your claim that you’re more intelligent than other users here. Being skeptical doesn’t make a person less intelligent and saying so contributes to your egotistic mentality. You don’t have to post a picture of your dead dog to get the point that your dog died. Get off your high horse.
^this…exactly what stendarr said
The internet is full of frauds and charlatans. To say that every picture of self-harm on the internet is real is extremely optimistic. I’m not trying to dismiss your point, or suggest that /your/ pictures aren’t real, I’m just pointing out the reality of what you’re dealing with here.
What’s wrong with seeking attention on this website? It’s also a space to rant when you feel emotionally closeted. Also, sometimes words don’t do justice for images. Even more if you have limited knowledge in writing in english (which would be me – it’s difficult for me to read, write and spell in any language).
I myself self harm, but images of self harm don’t trigger urges for me – they rather placate them. That being said I can’t empathize with people who self harm and are sensitive to triggers. Just flag it and hopefully it will be out of the archive.
The image is really graphic and saddening. SuicideBlonde, I’m sorry about your pain.
Suicide Blonde,
Next time, instead of posting a graphic image, just post a link so people have the option of clicking or not.
You say you’re “one step away from suicide”. I’m sorry to hear that, but we’re ALL one step away from suicide here. Share your pain and let people offer support. You won’t get anywhere by demanding attention and trying to lay a guilt-trip when people don’t respond the way you think they should.