(serious discussion only) self mutilation

[PipeBomb]

So who here has actually cut, burnt, stabbed or in any other way hurt thenselves? I know more people then I can count who have cuts and burns all over their bodies but no one wants to talk about it. Please don't start on about the whole emo thing, they are irrelevant from this discussion.

[Beard Rape]

Originally Posted by PipeBomb

So who here has actually cut, burnt, stabbed or in any other way hurt thenselves?

No, but I wouldn't be against personally seeing to it that people reach these goals. I am here for you guys. It's the nurturer within me.

[CMinus]

I was drunk once and put a cigarette out on my arm.

[PipeBomb]

Originally Posted by CMinus

I was drunk once and put a cigarette out on my arm.

I used to to that alot a few years ago, but I smoke cigars

[aRyan]

Well after I filleted all of the muscle off my legs then ate it I can't really do much anymore except sit here and stab at my hands day and cold night :sob:

[PipeBomb]

I only mentioned this because I gave myself a big gash in the leg last night. I'm trying to contact a shrink atm but discussing it with some close friends really helps.

[WheresDave]

A guy at High School grabbed my wrist and cut it with a scalpel, for some reason never felt the need to cut myself or anything like that, since ...

[RadiantHades]

Originally Posted by PipeBomb

I only mentioned this because I gave myself a big gash in the leg last night. I'm trying to contact a shrink atm but discussing it with some close friends really helps.

I'd like to tell you It's great how you are coming out and talking about this. Even greater how you are aware and are looking for help. First step is the hardest step to take and you're there.
It's not easy thing to talk about, muchless admit. Most people who cut or injure themselves never come out being afraid of other's reactions to it & hide it very well.
Know that you're NOT insane, for one-- & two, you're definitely NOT alone in this.
For most who injure themselves, like yourself, they are struggling with a lot of intense emotions and don't know how else to deal with it. It's like they feel it's coping mechanism to deal with all the pain that's inside. A druggie will take drugs to erase their pain, but a cutter will cut because they feel it releases their pain- all about how we as human beings cope with hurtful things we carry around inside of us. Some even feel it's because they somehow deserve it. Self injury.
Depression. A factor.

I hope you get the help you need. Don't forget that there are others who do understand what you're going through, and you're not alone.

[texaskitty]

Well, I would say yes to all of the above, but then again, I wasn't the one who did it to "myself"...

[PipeBomb]

Originally Posted by RadiantHades

I'd like to tell you It's great how you are coming out and talking about this. Even greater how you are aware and are looking for help. First step is the hardest step to take and you're there.
It's not easy thing to talk about, muchless admit. Most people who cut or injure themselves never come out being afraid of other's reactions to it & hide it very well.
Know that you're NOT insane, for one-- & two, you're definitely NOT alone in this.
For most who injure themselves, like yourself, they are struggling with a lot of intense emotions and don't know how else to deal with it. It's like they feel it's coping mechanism to deal with all the pain that's inside. A druggie will take drugs to erase their pain, but a cutter will cut because they feel it releases their pain- all about how we as human beings cope with hurtful things we carry around inside of us. Some even feel it's because they somehow deserve it. Self injury.
Depression. A factor.

I hope you get the help you need. Don't forget that there are others who do understand what you're going through, and you're not alone.

Thanks for the support. The reasons for me bringing this up are far too personal to discuss here, just know I'm not some shitstain emo bitch. I've been suffering from post traumatic stress disorder for too many years and just recently had a flashback at work. Needless to say, they're none the wiser on the flashback or the cutting. One thing I should mention though, keep the wounds fucking CLEAN unless you want an infection, those hurt far worse then broken bones and make you sick as fuck. Just speaking out of experiance.

[aRyan]

Seriously, have you ever thought of getting on some meds? Talking to the Doctor?

[Rambo]

You need some trauma work done by a trauma informed PHd or Master's level therapist. They can help you pretty damn quick. Helping someone to stop cutting is not tough.

[Lass From Oz]

Originally Posted by Rambo

Helping someone to stop cutting is not tough.

Wut?

For a self-mutilator it can be like quitting heroin but without the methadone. Pretty friggin hard to do.

People who cut do it so they can feel. When they cut it gives them some breathing space or they cut when they are under immense pressure. It's a release thing. Closely related to OCD.

Ain't much anyone can say to make you stop Pipe... but all I can say is take care and like you said.. don't let it get infected. Don't let it consume you though.. there is help available but you have to meet it half way.

Take care man!

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by Lass From Oz

Wut?

For a self-mutilator it can be like quitting heroin but without the methadone. Pretty friggin hard to do.

People who cut do it so they can feel. When they cut it gives them some breathing space or they cut when they are under immense pressure. It's a release thing. Closely related to OCD.

Ain't much anyone can say to make you stop Pipe... but all I can say is take care and like you said.. don't let it get infected. Don't let it consume you though.. there is help available but you have to meet it half way.

Take care man!

I am so sorry but you are grossly wrong Lass. Trauma informed therapist can help pretty damn quick. Dr. Colin Ross at the Ross Clinic here in Texas is an awesome short term placement for your problem.

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by Rambo

I am so sorry but you are grossly wrong Lass. Trauma informed therapist can help pretty damn quick. Dr. Colin Ross at the Ross Clinic here in Texas is an awesome short term placement for your problem.

It also has nothing to do with what someone says, It is how skillful a therapist is to help you understand the problem of omenizing a trauma, understanding trauma, and coping with trauma.