Pain

[Ihaveagun]

Ok, I'm not sure if this would be more appropriate in the Self Harm section, but here goes.

During the last year, I've become more and more fond of physical pain, especially of the stinging sort. I'm not into cutting or anything, but I can for instance take a flat object, like a measuring stick or the like, and whack myself with it. I also enjoy pain caused by piercing.

I know this isn't "normal", but I really can't help myself. I consider to see a shrink about this, but I really don't want to tell any of my parents about it.

Have anyone experienced something of the like? If so, how did you solve it?

[xXl0sth0peXx]

This does indeed fit better in self harm, so I've moved it for you.

Depression, Loss, and Grief :arrow: Cutting and Self Harm

[Croconaw]

I do something I like to take my mind off the urge to cut.

[VictoriaGotaSecret]

I've never hit myself with anything like that to feel pain but I have punched and bruised my thighs on purpose instead of cutting because I needed something fast, easy and painful(even if it means I'm limping)

[King_of_Hearts]

I haven't hit myself with anything but I used to cut. Even though I enjoy the pain, I try my best to ignore my urges. I also promised a friend I wouldn't cut any more... if you need someone to talk to, just message me any time :)

[ItsDarien]

The best thing to do, is talk to someone. A therapist, they can't say anything to anybody, they will lose their license if they say anything, everything you guys talk about is confidential information. Make an appointment, talk to them, they will help. I know how it feels to love pain, I have a major obsession with pain, I deliberately hurt myself everyday just to feel pain. Think of your loved ones, think of what they would do if something serious happened to you, that's what made me stop, and my girlfriend of course. But what I'm trying to say is; get help, before it progresses into something worse like actual cutting, or burning yourself, or any other type of major self-harm.

~Darien.

[Ihaveagun]

Thank you for your replies, folks. I appreciate it, and I will try to seek help before this gets out of hand.