Why is there an urge to cut my hair whenever I'm depressed? Is it a mental problem?
Assumption: “cut my hair whenever I’m depressed” means to take scissors to it wrecklessly/impulsively.If this is in fact what you mean then I’m glad you asked this question.It’s an interesting one that I’ve considered in the past.Hair, especially for women but for Men too is a marker of beauty, of good genetic gifts.If as I suspect that your depression has a “I’m not good enough, I’m ugly quality” to it or “I don’t deserve good things” flavour perhaps, then the act of de-beautifying yourself could be a physical manifestation of that belief.At least then in your irrational state, when you look in the mirror you see what you feel you should see, someone who has by ones own hand been made apparently imperfect.Confession: in my teenage years I had a fixation with my hair, it’s stuck with me all the way to present day at the age of 27 years old. I always felt unstylish, unattractive in general and felt that by controlling my hair style I could at least increase my attractiveness somewhat.The roots of this complex are complicated but years later, when my mood would spiral out of control, on two separate occasions I have shaved my head in a kind of mad and minorly self defacing act.It’s a kind of self rebellion.Conclusion: Whether you are a man or a woman, do some reflection when you find yourself in a slightly better place.It’ll be worth fifteen minutes of your time to meditate on this and see what comes to mind.What does your hair mean to you?What does changing it mean to you?Nothing is ever trivial in this life, everything we do ripples outward, the length unknown.Should you choose to meditate on this, good luck in your search.I promise you’ll find answers if you don’t give up.Michael Richard Junior.
Why do I feel the urge to die when I'm not depressed?
Though I can’t promise to understand how you feel exactly. I know why I’ve felt that way and maybe it could resonate with you.For me, there are only a few things in life that give me purpose and joy in a world that is filled with absolute absurdity haha.And so if I’m doing something with my life that feels like a waste, or feel that death could be a better rational alternative, then I have urges that arise from it as well. None of these urges stem from depression though.Granted, I have a few relationships and feel it would bad if I checked out of life since I wouldn’t want my SO to have to deal with that either.But at least from that perspective, I don’t think you have to be depressed to contemplate suicide. You could just simply determine that life does not and will not provide you with what you desire.However, I would urge you to really really think about whether or not that is the case for you. It’s very difficult to try “everything” life has to offer and would suggest giving it the absolute best shot you can and speaking to others about it first before taking any irrevocable action.
Why do I feel the urge to cut myself whenever I feel depressed?
Firstly, congrats on asking rhe question. It shows you have recognised the problem. I do understand self harm having managed to put myself in hospital through it.Why do you self harm? The general answer is that you feel out of control and this is one thing you can control, much like anorexics with food.You don't indicate your age or gender but I'm guessing you're probably teens to mid 20s. I apologise if I'm wrong. The exact reasons you feel the need to do this are probably very personal.Please talk to a trusted friend or parent. Failing that a doctor. I promise that nobody will laugh or not take you seriously. You have issues that you need to explore and an appropriate therapist could work wonders for you. Please don't get help to please me or anybody else. DO IT FOR YOU! You are an important cog in the wheels of life as we all are. Reach out and get well. I promise it will be worth it.
Why all of a sudden do I have urges to cut myself?
Because you are nuts. Get some mental help.
Why do I have the urge to cut myself?
There are three reasons that I know ofPeople that have a lot of difficulty because they constantly think about something that they don’t want to think about look for ways to distract themselves. Self Harm is one of those ways. It’s not pleasurable, but it’s a relief from the torment.After pain comes endorphins and a sense of pleasure. Some people crave that, and self harm is a way of generating it. There are of course other ways that don’t leave scars and have less risk.Some people feel that they have a limited ability to express themselves, that they aren’t understood, or that they have much less freedom than they would like to have. In those circumstances we can end up doing some really strange things, that make no sense, but they serve to prove to us that we really do have the freedom to do whatever we want. It feels good not because of what it is, but because we are proving to ourselves that we have control over our own lives and bodies.Hope that helps :)
Urge to cut my wrists again?
Im 14, and I recently suffered from depression, and I'm still suffering. I had only been cutting myself for a few weeks before my mum saw the cuts on my thighs which I forgot would show when I sat down. I was cutting on my wrist and thigh but had to stop since my mum checks me for new cuts. I had urges to cut again, so I now cut on my hip which my knickers cover up. But I don't get the same satisfaction, or release by this - I prefer my wrist because i can see and feel the cuts which reassures me, but it would be very risky but I can't help thinking of it? My bracelets would cover it up but I'm scared someone will find out. Please don't judge or say I shouldn't, if any of you have experienced depression of self harm you know what it feels like and the thoughts. Is there anywhere else that will be hidden where you feel more of a release? Btw I've been referred somewhere by my GP for couselling and assessments, which I will open up to about my cutting but until then it's bottled up so I feel like I need to cut more. I will. E receiving help but until then this is a coping mechanism..
How long did you struggle with the urge to cut?
I was a cutter. I say was loosely because I recently relapsed. I was free for almost a year. I'm varry happy now I struggle less with my depression but still find my self wanting to cut my self. This question is for recovered self harmers after the last time you cut or burned your self when did you stop having the urge to hurt your self?