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Why Do People Cut/self Harm

Why do people brag about self harm?

I don't know, but you've got to take a second to wonder - if people are openly admitting & flaunting that they're hurting themselves, that they might not be 100% mentally stable.

I surely understand where you're coming from. I'm a recovered self-injurer, too. I haven't shown anybody that wasn't a professional in the health field. It's frustrating to people that have actually genuinely suffered, to have to watch these people flaunt something that was an extremely difficult, and secret part of their [our] lives. It's a private part of mental illness, and not something that should be flaunted at all.

I can offer up a possible reason why they might be ''showing it off'', though. Remember, self-harm is a difficult thing to have to deal with, especially on your own. It's something that people work incredibly hard to keep secret, and trying to hide it, alone, is extremely stressful & often times you can feel completely alone. The people that appear to be ''showing it off'', might be desperately seeking for somebody else to share their problems with. At one time, I felt so alone & all I wanted to do was talk to someone, and show someone. I was sick at looking at my scars and dealing with the prospect of them, I just wanted to show someone and let them know - maybe help would have been offered. I never did, however, I'm suggesting that this is what people are doing. They need help, regardless.

At the end of the day, I agree with you. It's not something to be bragged about. It's serious - nothing to be shown off, certainly nothing to be proud of. It's not something to be ashamed of, but that's no reason to show it all of to the world. If you're recovered, sure, wear your scars with pride, because you've recovered! If they're cuts, and you're still doing it, don't show people. For some people it can be damaging, or incredibly disturbing to see what they've done to themselves.

I despise sympathy-seekers & people that treat self-harm as something that isn't to be taken seriously.

Why do people self harm on their face?

Anything that brings someone pleasure can become addicting, as you may know. Self-harm can start as a coping mechanism and relieve stress for some, but after awhile the behaviors can escalate and become unconscious, sometimes to the point of becoming uncontrollable. The person may not even be aware they're doing it. If they are, they may do it as a preference or if they want others to see it on purpose.
There is also the matter of those who suffer from disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), where the victim perceives a flaw(s) on their body and does all in their power to "stop" it. The reason I put quotations around "stop" is because often times the flaw(s) that the person perceives are either relatively mild or not there at all. So for example, if someone with BDD thinks they have severe acne on their face, they may obsessively pick at their skin to try and "get rid" of it but in actuality make it look worse. A classic case of someone with BDD is Michael Jackson. He was told, when he was young, that he was unattractive by his father, which may have been the cause of his excessive surgeries and cosmetic enhancements.
Another disorder that often comes from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), called dermatillomania, is characterized by obsessive picking or scratching of the skin. Again, this can be because of a perceived flaw a person may see, or is a source of relief for someone with OCD. There was one person I was talking to recently that had OCD and they got rid of their habits and routines, but channeled all their energy in their newly-developed skin picking habit, dermatillomania.
So there you have it-there are many reasons why people self-harm on their face, and not all of these reasons are just because they want attention.

How deep do people cut when they self-harm?

How deep do people cut their wrist, when they self-harm?
I cut before,but when I did only a little blood came out;And when people cut right on their wrist (like where the veins are) how deep do they cut,(not to kill themselves, but to just self-harm).

Also,I'm not suisidal,I just want to
know,how deep you can cut your veins,without killing yourself.

Why do some people self harm on their hands?

Self harm is a coping mechanism that some people use in order to distract from the emotional or mental pain they may be experiencing. It is very addictive and somebody who self harms once out of anger or despair is likely to do it again.Everyone's reasons are different. Sometimes it's to punish yourself, sometimes it's to release pent up emotion. There is often a rush of adrenaline afterwards which can motivate people to self harm again. It's not really a choice in that sense - people become addicted to hurting themselves to cope with trauma.Most people who self harm suffer from mental health issues like depression or PTSD. This means sometimes they do things that seem unreasonable to others who are not suffering from these issues. I mention this not to say that they are "crazy" but rather to highlight the desperation that many self harmers feel. This often leads to questionable actions.- a (recovering) self harmer and sufferer of depression

Why do people think cutting or self harm is a joke?

Its definitely no joke what so ever.

But even though you may feel that your words..."It's all about control. You have it. You can't control the pain on the inside so you get to control it on the outside" sorry but you dont have control.

Not saying its your fault,but what ever has made you feel this is a release of sorts,needs to be addresses,so you can no longer feel the need to do this.

You are worth more than this,you are needing to see you are important,you are a special part of this world.

We don't know the reasons for this because we don't know you.

I will assume you have family you speak to or friends,as we don't know why or who is part of this problem.But if they haven't suggested to get help,please go and seek help from a professional.

If you have tried it and given up.Ill say to try again dont give up.

I can tell you stories that would make every one who read them cry,and believe me I know they would.

Again!! you are worth more than this.Get help!

Why do depressed people cut/harm themselves?

I was one of those that cut for the longest. Actually, the worst bruises I had were from myself; I had bitten down, hard as I could manage, on the inside of each forearm, twice, right next to each other. I’m pretty sure those deep, dark bruises that lasted twoish months are the only bruises I’ve ever had…Back to the topic at hand: It is indeed a form of coping, as Julie has said. More specifically, it’s an outlet when you don’t have any other.You can’t write anything in a journal, because past experience tells you it will be found, read, and you will be heavily berated. You can’t talk about it to parents because neither parent (at that time) is emotionally available; they just don’t understand where you’re coming from. One scoffs at the idea of depression, thinking you’re fucking around and being lazy (not so, these days), the other has just simply never been depressed and can’t empathize (something that isn’t her fault).You can’t go to a family member; if they don’t have the same scoff mentality, they blab. It goes right through them and right to the one person you didn’t want to have that discussion with.You have practically no friends, as you’re a social outcast. The one friend you have would blab, and it would be the same damn thing; it would get back to your parents.Your only outlets are music, art, and your own body. Push comes to shove and you can’t address your issues, knowing how some of your family is…You implode.Everything crashes inward and your only exit is physical pain; you don’t want to die, that’s not the point (though it cut it close a time or two). You’re trying to channel the emotional torment into something you can tolerate better. It sounds bad, but the bouts of pain are cathartic. I haven’t been in that spot in… Four or five years, and I hope I don’t get there again. However… With the way things have changed, I can now address issues with at least some of my family.I know this dragged on, but I wanted to try and paint a picture. If you still have questions, ask. :)

(Self harm) how do I cut deep?

I have been cutting for three years now and PLS don't tell me not to do it bc I know it's sickening to answer this but pls I just want to know how to cut my self deeper but in a safe way so like so I won't have to go to the ER pls answer

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