Why am i doing this.

[Leonard Axel]

I'm 19 years old and I have no idea whats going on. It all started about a week ago when i was cutting something and the scissors slipped and i cut my finger. The next day I was thinking about it and out of no where I just started cutting my hand. Since then I have made several new cuts to my forearm varying in size and depth.

I have no idea why I'm doing this. something just comes over me and i have to. Im not in emotional distress or anything. Nothing traumatic has happened lately.

Has this happened to anyone else?

[Love.Hate]

My advice to you, is stop now before it gets out of hand. It's easier to stop when you have only just started. You don't need this, its only going to scar your body, make you feel ashamed and isolated, and cause problems. It's not worth it. If you feel you "have" too distract yourself, read a book, write a story, go for a run. Anything, self harm becomes an addiction. Try and stop before you get to the stage where you can't control it, it controls you.

Good luck :hug:

[Leonard Axel]

Thats just it. Im not sure if i want to stop. I like the way it feels. both during and after. It's hard to explain.

[AppealToReason]

Almost everyone likes the way it feels in the beginning. Then, you it slowly gets worse and you can't stop. It becomes an addiction. You'll spend most of your times thinking about cutting, trying your best to cover the scars, being paranoid about your scars. Some even need medical attention due to their cuts. Hell, people may think your crazy if they find out.
It may feel good now, but it won't in three months when you can't stop. Please, stop while you're ahead. As tough as it may be now to stop, I guarantee it will be much harder down the road.

[Amaryllis]

Michael and Fran are right. Stop while you're ahead. -Nothing- good can come of self-harm. It feels good because of the adrenaline rush and the endorphins released but really, like anorexia was to me, it's just a sinky disguised as a floaty. You -think- it keeps you afloat and it pretends to but sooner or later, you'll realise you're at the bottom of the ocean. It's like when you slowly heat the water when you shower. You don't realise it because it's slow and gradual but it gets hot.

Please, stop while you can.

Love,
Faith and Trust

[Leonard Axel]

Thanks for the support guys. I'll try to stop and keep you posted.

Thanks :)

[AppealToReason]

Great!
Just know, we'll always be here to help when something goes wrong or when you need someone to talk to.
We're supportive like that.:cool:

[LittlePaperStars]

That's good :)
I hope everything goes well for you, because for most of us, we can't stop. And if you stop while you can, you'll be really glad you did it.
xx

[Aubrie]

There's something called like a habitual self-harmer I think. It's kind of like an OCD thing. You should stop before you get addicted to it. I think we all liked the way how it felt in the beginning. That's why it's so addictive. It just feels good. If you don't stop, it will control your every thought and pretty much your entire life. It sucks. Just try your best to ignore it.