Strong urge to cut for no reason

[Fallen Angels]

Sorry, I know I've been starting a lot of threads lately >_<

But, todays problem is that I keep feeling the very strong urge to cut even when I'm not that upset at anything. So, it's not like I'm wanting to cut to get rid of emotional pain or anything... I just feel a strong urge to. I don't understand why :/

I've been listening to music, watching tv, drawing and they help for a little while and the urge comes back and keeps getting stronger. I'm so confused. Which stresses me out... which makes me want to cut. It's a horrible cycle that I can't control :what:

[ackmedsgirl666]

Just continue distracting yourself
Eventually the temptations will completely disappear
is there something specifically triggering these thoughts?

[Fallen Angels]

Just continue distracting yourself
Eventually the temptations will completely disappear
is there something specifically triggering these thoughts?

No, thats the weird thing. I'm not that upset about anything right now. At least not bad enough to want to cut because of them. I honestly, have no idea why I want to cut so dang bad.

[Noirtier]

Sorry, I know I've been starting a lot of threads lately >_<

But, todays problem is that I keep feeling the very strong urge to cut even when I'm not that upset at anything. So, it's not like I'm wanting to cut to get rid of emotional pain or anything... I just feel a strong urge to. I don't understand why :/

I've been listening to music, watching tv, drawing and they help for a little while and the urge comes back and keeps getting stronger. I'm so confused. Which stresses me out... which makes me want to cut. It's a horrible cycle that I can't control :what:

You're feeling these urges to cut because, really, it's an addiction. Self harm is a form of addiction just as much as anything else, and as such you can feel the urge, the "necessity" to do it even when there seems to be nothing triggering it--it's just your body going through the natural addiction cycle that it would go through with any addiction. Now, one thing that I might try to help is writing, try keeping a journal of your thoughts and feelings. Writing is a very good way to help express your feelings in a healthy manner, and can help with the urges as well. I know how hard it is, I've been through it hun... We're all here to help and support you, stay strong! :hug3:

[Conqueror of Hearts]

I have same problem...I was studying today and all I could think of is cutting...I didn't do it though...maybe because I'm not alone in the house but still the need is there...that sick crazy need. There are things that bother me these days but nohing major happend and I thought I had control over my emotion and cutting but yeah...i was wrong. I know it's a habit, addiction...but how to change it? Is professional help only way out of this mess?