im not sad. just cut

[SLABBS]

im ot depresed but i cut. it releses a chemical called (damn it i forgot) and it is the same chemical that is relesed during an orgasim so it can became as addicting as masterbating.

im not emo but i cut for the pleasure.

[ebony15]

tell me more about this please.. i want to see if i can help ..thanks

[Destiny&Desire]

Hey

I know cutting is addictive, because you get that adrenaline rush when it happens and stuff, but you shouldn't use it to get a high. It's dangerous, and can lead to infections and other problems (if things happen to go wrong, which they can sometimes).

If you want something which makes you feel good, why not do something else like go out with friends, or listen to music? You shouldn't have to hurt yourself to feel good, because cutting is really regrettable after it's been done.

If you can, try and stop cutting now before it becomes a downwards spiral, because self harm can turn into a vicious circle if you carry on (with the regret, hiding the cuts, etc.). Find a [safe] alternative which gives you pleasure, but just try not to hurt yourself.
x x x

[Triceratops]

I think it's endorphins you are talking about. They give you that feel-good factor and it is addictive.

Also, don't use stereotypes. Emo is a music genre (and has now turned into a fashion statement >__>) and it does NOT determine whether a person cuts or not. At all.

If you only cut for pleasure and not because you're depressed, then try finding OTHER ways to occupy yourself such as a sport, listen to music, cook, read or anything like that. They are more postive and will make you feel a whole lot happier than cutting will, as cutting turns into a dangerous addiction and you will wish you never got yourself into it. You will begin to feel guilty, embarrassed, ashamed, regretful and will have a difficult time hiding your scars if you carry on cutting yourself and then you WILL eventually become depressed.

[SLABBS]

well. i guss cut was a bad use of words. i basicly i cut but not all the way through the skin so they usualy heal up over night. i started because i knkow a few people that do it and they seemed to be happy. so i tried it and got hooked. im cutting back now.(cutting back as in not doing it as often lol)

[Project Delta]

Just to reiterate whatMarshki was saying, i have cut and listen to mostly emo music, but in general i have the look of a surfer lol, Its weird. So therefore what Marshki is saying is correct. You stop while you still can, because i was cutting like you and yes it gave that feel good factor, but they are not worth the feelings you get later.

[ebony15]

once you start cutting ..its not easy to just stop. it depends .. if you want to stop.. you have to tell yourself.. THe best conscience is yourself.... i know problems can really hit you in the head.. but.. try solving your problems the proper way.. not through cutting

[SLABBS]

this may sound really weird and desterbing but i dont see cutting as a problem. i dont regret it. i regret not regreting it. once again your probably thinking *phsyco* but i just dont see cutting as harible.

now i probably will regret these words later when it IS A PRIBLEM.

[Tankgirlpookie]

this may sound really weird and desterbing but i dont see cutting as a problem. i dont regret it. i regret not regreting it. once again your probably thinking *phsyco* but i just dont see cutting as harible.

now i probably will regret these words later when it IS A PRIBLEM.

Hi,

Look reading though this you need a little perspective dont cut because you friends do it or because you like the feeling! you not cutting deep your scratching which is where it starts! you not a phsyco your mearly the type of person who likes pain for pleasure! you get a realease of ceratonine and dopamine in the brain which makes you feel good! not completely like sex but similar! the adreniline is your body in shock and the Ceratonine and dopamine our the two chemicals released to calm and protect you from shock its a flawed body response! this is the reason you cut you find the release pleasing and you need to find alternitives sex is a good way there are ways of getting pain and pleasure out of sex maybe you should look into this its a more positive thing! or excercise you will get a rush from running same chemicals! dont let it get too far please! if you need some one to talk to more on this im happy to be of service! ok

i do cut but i suffer from depression from my past i have done alot of reseach into psycology and the specific area around cutting and the bodys response to it! i dont chose to do it on purpose i have to because i have a very difficult past of all forms of abuse Violence/sexual/verbal and though this came to self harm finding it helpful because i felt trapped i still cut and im working though it but if you have a problem with finding the right stimulant to satisfy you (not nessaarly reffering to sex) you should most definitly look at the other options in life!