cutting yourself... Options

[magicfann]

why is this thread still up

emo kids are butthurt

[AddenLee]

why is this thread still up

emo kids are butthurt

you're childish for posting this and until you feel the desberation to cut, shut it.

[P-Murph-E]

^ Everybody's opinion matters, including those of whom's opinion you do not agree with.

[AddenLee]

^ Everybody's opinion matters, including those of whom's opinion you do not agree with.

it isnt his opinion, its the way he worded it. its not hard to say the same thing without sounding like one is 'over' the other.

[spongeboblover]

There really nothing wrong by cutting yourself.
it really isnt all that painful.
i usually do it because something that me upset, mad or angry.
and i dont focus on cutting
i focus on what made me upset mad or angry.

[USCavalry]

There really nothing wrong by cutting yourself.
it really isnt all that painful.
i usually do it because something that me upset, mad or angry.
and i dont focus on cutting
i focus on what made me upset mad or angry.

hmmm, sounds like you have a problem and haven't come to terms with it yet, sorry to sound like a counselor or somthing but it's as clear as day. i've never cut but i take it seriously and mean this when i say find some other way of venting.

imo cutting is just a bad habbit that became trendy one day, so now we have all these stupid kids cutting that everyone makes fun of while there are still some actual suicidal cutters mixed in the bunch.

one other thing, those who ignorantly insult cutters should just stfu cuz depression affects people differently and at different severities, who are you to judge how depressed someone is? try failing out of college, having your mom die, having a chemical imbalance, not fitting in and having no friends... ya it'd f**king suck.

[Phil2thejay]

I used to do it.
I used to think it relieved pain, so what.
I now know it doesn't
I used to be an attention whore. (still kinda am, but not as much)
But now, I learned its not really worth it.
I prefer being open and telling people I trust how I feel.
But then again what if your mad because you can't trust any one?!
That I do not know.

[bitesnkisses]

I used to cut... and it does hurt... but it realieves pain because you can focus on physical pain, rather than emotional one... and I guess.. helps...

I don't think you shoul ddo it. It's addictive and it's very hard to stop.. I stoped by myslef and haven't done it in a year, but sometimes when I'm really upset I get the urge to do it.. just, don't do it... it's hard to quit.

[AngelinaTaylor]

I used to cut... and it does hurt... but it realieves pain because you can focus on physical pain, rather than emotional one... and I guess.. helps...

I don't think you shoul ddo it. It's addictive and it's very hard to stop.. I stoped by myslef and haven't done it in a year, but sometimes when I'm really upset I get the urge to do it.. just, don't do it... it's hard to quit.

How does it help? How does it solve your problems?

[*JoanOfArc*]

I'm not really a big fan of cutting yourself. Your body is your shrine, I think it should remained untouched and unharmed. Sure, it feels good when you're stressed but its not good for your body.

I don't think this is suitable for the relationships.

Moved to Debate.

[synthase]

help your friend if he/she is cutting by taking her mind off of cutting. Like bring her/him out to the movies,amusement park,restraunt or just some place peaceful or quiet

[spongeboblover]

hmmm, sounds like you have a problem and haven't come to terms with it yet, sorry to sound like a counselor or somthing but it's as clear as day. i've never cut but i take it seriously and mean this when i say find some other way of venting.

imo cutting is just a bad habbit that became trendy one day, so now we have all these stupid kids cutting that everyone makes fun of while there are still some actual suicidal cutters mixed in the bunch.

one other thing, those who ignorantly insult cutters should just stfu cuz depression affects people differently and at different severities, who are you to judge how depressed someone is? try failing out of college, having your mom die, having a chemical imbalance, not fitting in and having no friends... ya it'd f**king suck.

i dont have a problem but thanks for your concern. i would say im a suicidal cutter because emo people cut there selves because they just say they think its cool and most of them do it everyday. i cut my self every time i get upset etc like i said before.

and your right about the whole depression thing. i also hate when people say that people cut themselves for attention. most of them dont i cut myself where people dont see and if by chance someone sees it i cover it up saying i feel or something if i wanted attention i would be like i cut myself straight out but i dont.

[AngelinaTaylor]

i dont have a problem but thanks for your concern. i would say im a suicidal cutter because emo people cut there selves because they just say they think its cool and most of them do it everyday. i cut my self every time i get upset etc like i said before.

and your right about the whole depression thing. i also hate when people say that people cut themselves for attention. most of them dont i cut myself where people dont see and if by chance someone sees it i cover it up saying i feel or something if i wanted attention i would be like i cut myself straight out but i dont.

And you don't have a problem. Um, buddy, you HAVE a problem. Go see a shrink.

[RyanWasHere]

And you don't have a problem. Um, buddy, you HAVE a problem. Go see a shrink.

better yet don't see a shrink, go get a life.

[bat19]

I have no respect for anyone who cuts themselves, it is the stupidest thing I've ever heard and the fact that some of these people who do it actually think they don't have a real problem is beyond my reasoning. I can guarantee that my problems are so much worse than these stupid people(unless the person has been raped, in which case seek professional help but don't f**kin cut yourself). I know three diferent people who cut themselves(all girls) who have told me that it relieves emotional pain to feel physical pain. I've told all of them the same thing. Buy a pellet gun for about $20 and whenever you get the downsies, shoot yourself in the arm or the head. It hurts like a f**kin bitch, but it doesn't scar, just leaves little round bruises for a few weeks, which in my opinion is favorable to line scars for life or possible death. Now I myself don't do this and I dont have any outlet for my problems yet which Im sure is gonna come to a head one day and I'll either have a breakdown or go crazy, and Im kind of interested in seeing how that plays out. But I would never f**kin cut myself, thats just stupid. I did burn my hand once, but I was wasted and everyone at the party was doing it too. Dumb reason to do it, but it seemed like a good choice at the time. Now Im scarred for life and Im rather pissed about that. Just stop cutting yourself, thats the stupidest fad Ive ever heard about, what the f**k is wrong with people today. f**kin emo's.

[USCavalry]

better yet don't see a shrink, go get a life.

why don't you go get an old rusty knife and cut yourself across the throat, no pun intended, well maybe it was :)

[kitcatblac]

hey thats not nice

[*MyMichelle*]

I have no respect for anyone who cuts themselves, it is the stupidest thing I've ever heard and the fact that some of these people who do it actually think they don't have a real problem is beyond my reasoning. I can guarantee that my problems are so much worse than these stupid people(unless the person has been raped, in which case seek professional help but don't f**kin cut yourself). I know three diferent people who cut themselves(all girls) who have told me that it relieves emotional pain to feel physical pain. I've told all of them the same thing. Buy a pellet gun for about $20 and whenever you get the downsies, shoot yourself in the arm or the head. It hurts like a f**kin bitch, but it doesn't scar, just leaves little round bruises for a few weeks, which in my opinion is favorable to line scars for life or possible death. Now I myself don't do this and I dont have any outlet for my problems yet which Im sure is gonna come to a head one day and I'll either have a breakdown or go crazy, and Im kind of interested in seeing how that plays out. But I would never f**kin cut myself, thats just stupid. I did burn my hand once, but I was wasted and everyone at the party was doing it too. Dumb reason to do it, but it seemed like a good choice at the time. Now Im scarred for life and Im rather pissed about that. Just stop cutting yourself, thats the stupidest fad Ive ever heard about, what the f**k is wrong with people today. f**kin emo's.

I think people who get wasted are even more f**king dumb.
You hurt your insides.






I used to cut myself, I know it was bad blahblabhalbhalbhalbhalbha, but I see even more dumbasses every day who actually kill themselves slowly through doing f**king stupid shit.

[omgomgKATHY]

All you can really do is talk to them and hope they listen. Tell them how you feel about the situation. It might keep them from cutting, or she/he might just keep doing it.

And i definetly don't assosiate cutting with being emo unless you do it solely for attention, then they seriously need to grow up.

[XRosesXAreXBlack...]

HHm....my friend started cutting herself and im woried
She says that she does it to relieve her paine and suffereing, but i dunno, I've tried cutting myself before, and it hurt, so i stopped and to me, it doesn't relieve pain [IT HURTS]

I want herto stop, but she said that shewants to keep doing it because it makes her feel batter
Should i back off and let her do it? [im sorta backing off right now] but i still want her to stop

I think its bad to cut..what do ya'll think? And Do you guys think i should back off and let her do it?

To be honest, the only post I read in this topic was the first one.So, if I end up saying something that has already been said several times, my apologies;I didn't read the entire thread.I'm just going to give the original poster my oppinion.

First, I think it depends on where and how she's cutting.
If she's cutting on the bottom side of her arm (especially "down the road"), you should stop her and get her to seek help, or something.

Other than that, I honestly have a lot of friends who cut (and I'll admit, I've done it myself before).For a lot of people, especially those who're depressed, the physical pain of cutting helps to take away from a lot of emotional pain that they're feeling, sort of like a distraction.

Personally, I think you should talk to her, be a supportive friend and try to get her to work out her problems rather than harming herself.
If it's not serious right now, the last thing you'd want to do is back off, because it could become serious.

[Joss-eh-lime]

my friend used to cut herself as well, and i asked her why she did it.
she said, "it reminded me that i'm alive."


i don't talk to that girl anymore. seriously, she has problems.

she needs to start an emo punk band
b/c she'd have the lyrics down.


give suggestions about what other outlets there are.
b/c i think cutting increases some hormone that you can get from exercise, or just taking a walk.

[Peanups]

**I HAVE NEVER CUT MYSELF**

with that being said, I will try to give from what I know about cutting, and why people do it.

Well first off, if someone is cutting, it sometimes is because they are going through something very difficult, and feel like they can't control anything. In cutting themselves, they can control that. (Just like how some people are anorexic, or bulmic)

Also, I believe when people cut themselves, it releases a hormone which is like "being high." I will try to find more information on this.

EDIT//:
"The theory is that self-mutilation releases endorphins and over time, the body becomes addicted to these pain-relieving neurotransmitters. The impulse to self-injure arises from a craving for endorphins."

it was endorphins! yes,, i knew it began with an e.

[*Uronacid*]

Alright, I really lose respect for people who cut themselves. I know cutting yourself is a release. I know why people do it, but it still stupid. I guess I just don't respect them because I feel like they don't respect themselves. People have to show me that they deserve respect for me to respect them. People who cut obviously don't respect their bodies. Their mutilating them. It as if they cut the word "worthless" right into their foreheads. It's just the message it sends out.

I see those who cut themselves and don't cut themselves in much the same way I see people who have bad posture and bad posture. If you're standing up straight and have good posture then you send out an unspoken, positive message that says, "Respect me, I'm worth it." On the other hand, if your slouching all the time then you send out an unspoken, negative message that says, "Don't bother with me, I'm bored and lazy."

People who cut themselves send an unspoken message that says, "I AM FUCKING WORTHLESS." It's just the way it is, I'm sorry if you're offended by this. Face the truth. If you're thinking about cutting, think twice. Reroute that energy towards something that's positive.

[bat19]

^Shit, I have bad posture...ARGHHH!!!!! The steel cuts through veins like butter....blood is spilling out like a gallon of milk being dropped on the kitchen floor, but instead of milk its wrist blood. Gallons of it.
Is it marinara sauce? Lets see...OWW!!!!! I cut too deep, my wrists dont work and they sting a lot...ooooo.
There's a thread coming out of my wrist, maybe if I flick it..AHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That killed!!
Ooo, my head is beginning to hurt, things are getting dizzy. I wish I had just stood up straight. Damnit, if only I had sat up straight. Maybe there's a posture school in heaven...Why am I falling? AHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, Im in hell now....hmm, there's a lot of people here. Hey look, John Ritter...why are you bent over like that? Ohh...thats not cool. Get off of him Mr. Lincoln.

It's really dark here, not too much fire. Hey look, there's the devil. Wait, he's crying. What the...Oh MY GOD!!! HE'S CUTTING HIMSELF!!!

Why Mr. Devil?
"I'm so f**king depressed. No one loves me..."
Well then kill them all.
"But then...you're right. By God you're right. Thank you Jeremy, you get to live again."
Awesome, thanks Mr. Devil.

(woogedy woogedy woo)

Oh wow, Im back. And hey, I have great posture. Thank you Mr. Devil! :)

Oh no, the city is on fire. Its the apocalypse....YAY!!! Die you crooked backed motherf uckers!!!

[Joss-eh-lime]

**I HAVE NEVER CUT MYSELF**

Also, I believe when people cut themselves, it releases a hormone which is like "being high." I will try to find more information on this.

EDIT//:
"The theory is that self-mutilation releases endorphins and over time, the body becomes addicted to these pain-relieving neurotransmitters. The impulse to self-injure arises from a craving for endorphins."

it was endorphins! yes,, i knew it began with an e.

yeahh that was the hormone I was talking about! I just couldn't get the name..
you can release endorphins by physical activity and stuff, so if I had a friend that was cutting I would suggest they go running or something?

or just kidnap them and stick them in a room with nothing but rubber toys and padded walls.