Do you listen to music before/while you cut?

[kt2369]

solved

[DecemberRain]

I usually just have my radio on. So whatever song happens to be on...is the song that is on while i cut.

[trenton.g]

cut...?

[kt2369]

i need to listen to songs that relate to cutting.

[Sunshine Girl]

i used to.
and thats totally weird that you mentiond that songg,,
cause a long time ago when i found it, i think i listened to it non stop for like a week lol :]

[ShatteredWings]

I can't listen to music when i cut.
i don't know why.

sometimes i'll use that as a distraction, so i don't. Put on a really long playlist, and then i probably won't cut.

then again..i find songs that are related/about it calming.

[Miss Punk]

I usually just listen to whatever song comes up on shuffle. I have a few songs though that I put on when I'm feeling really down though, and they calm me down and actually stop me from cutting while I'm listening to them.

[Ruiner]

I have to. It feels odd cutting without music, and if I do, I always focus on having a song in my head.
It sort of helps because music helps me focus my thoughts, and then I get those thoughts and transfer them into actions...
I listen to lots of different songs. Whichever song is the closest to describing how I feel, generally.

[Flutterfly]

I used "The Way She Feels - Between the Trees" to help me stop cutting. Occasionally, however, that song would trigger it, but it usually calmed me down and made me consider what I was really doing. Especially after seeing the video to that song.
I wouldn't listen to music when I cut, I was usually in school doing it under a desk with a mechanical pencil or soda tab underneath my black jacket.

[DarkWingedAngel]

well when I listen to my music I usually don't cut because it is my coping method

[GreyxRainbow]

Songs that are related to/about cutting just make me cry. It just happens.

I don't listen to music when cutting. Music is one of my distractions.

[kt2369]

i love that song. the way she feels!
I just heard it recently... i relate to it besides when she stops..

[Flutterfly]

i love that song. the way she feels!
I just heard it recently... i relate to it besides when she stops..

Maybe one day you'll relate to the whole song. =]

"Stitches - Haste the Day" Is one that persuaded me either way depending on my mood. I wanted to connect to it... but I couldn't find that I really am worth more than slashing my self. =[

[Gumleaf]

cut...?

cut as in self harming cutting.

[kt2369]

i would love to relate to that song...

[Spin]

No cause I'm afraid that when I listen to the song when I'm not cutting that I'll remember it as the "song I cut to". I know, it's kind of a stupid reason.

[ackmedsgirl666]

i tend to listen to mellow and or depressing songs while i am doing it
it makes the pain go away faster

[kt2369]

yea it does ruin that song, but i dont mind that much.
i have a few songs that if i even hear i put down whatever im cutting myself with

[Triceratops]

I listen to music to prevent myself from cutting, or something I can relate to.

I don't listen to music that encourages me to cut, that's the last thing I need.

[kt2369]

i just deleted most of my cutting music and put happy songs on instead, maybe that should help(:

[Flutterfly]

i just deleted most of my cutting music and put happy songs on instead, maybe that should help(:

That was a smart decision. Happy Music.

[kt2369]

yes that is good(:
so far it has been doing good.

[DinoRAWR]

I listen to songs about/related to cutting.
The way She Feels is an amazing song.
Also, Im a Fake by The Used
Watch Me Bleed by Scary Kids Scaring Kids

Ive got a playlist. I hope no one ever finds it but I havr to be listenong to it while i'm cutting or it feels wrong. It's a routine.

[BlackenedSilver]

I listen to The way she feels, but not when cutting. I listen to it just randomly because I think its a good song. :)
I don't normally listen to anything.

[StrawberryCyanide]

I either listen to Marilyn Manson or Dir En Grey.. mostly diru though Marilyn seems to get me too carried away so i try to avoid his music when i cut.

[loz4]

I usually just wonder around the puberty forums and today I thought i'd wonder into other forums and no offense to any of you because I know that cutting is like a way of relief for people but most of you are making it out to be a good thing when its not.

[kt2369]

I listen to songs about/related to cutting.
The way She Feels is an amazing song.
Also, Im a Fake by The Used
Watch Me Bleed by Scary Kids Scaring Kids

Ive got a playlist. I hope no one ever finds it but I havr to be listenong to it while i'm cutting or it feels wrong. It's a routine.




i listened to those songs and i have to say i love them!! do you have anymore?

also loz4 its like an addiction to people when they cut, its hard to stop. i used to wounder why people cut. you dont really understand until you do it. I regret doing it.. my friends see my scars and they know that some of them are their falt

[ocean_blue]

i find that if i hear songs about cutting when i am cutting, i start to think about what i'm doing so i stop.
so i guess insread of a distraction, theyre kinda the opposite...
happy songs when im cutting makes me feel really guilty.

[kt2369]

i agree happy songs make me feel guilty too. and it ruins that happy song

[DinoRAWR]

i listened to those songs and i have to say i love them!! do you have anymore?


most of the songs I listen to are more triggers for personal reasons and arent actually ABOUT cutting but a few are:::
The Bird and the Worm by The Used (not actually about SH but good song)
Cut by Plumb (very different style of music but I love it)
Numb by Linkin Park
Breathe Me by SIA
Here We Are by Breaking Benjamin

hope this helps. Also, i'm not like, encouraging SH, just in case that came across.

[-Silence]

If I'm cutting because I am down, it's Matchbox Twenty.
If I'm cutting because I am angry, it can pretty much be anything.

No matter what though, if I am home, there are candles lit. Its like one of my rituals.

[dstnyisurs]

I'm a Fake; The Used
Animal I Have Become; Three Days Grace
Pain; Three Days Grace
Scared; Three Days Grace
Bittersweet; Apocalyptica
30 Minutes; t.a.T.U.
A Box Full of Sharp Objects; The Used
Cut; Plumb
Going Under; Evanescence
The Hell Song; Sum 41
I Don't Care; Apocalytica
Whispers In The Dark; Skillet
Comatose; Skillet
Pins and Needles; Billy Talent

When I'm going to cut usually I'm angry and on a huge, rolling, uncontrollable high, so angry music works.

[NightFighter]

The Way She Feels - Between the Trees.
Seeing the girl put down her razor for her dead father motivated me to do the same.
So far so good. Im doing it for him, i want him to be proud of me.
So yeah i like listening to that song.
and Breaking the Habit by Linking Park.

[goin to work]

i put on sad music wile cuting then scream ie a day to remember, bmth or i set my friends on fire when im done

[Tori]

Yeah, I always used to bring my iPod with me and turn the volume up until my earphones were like mini speakers. But the songs were never really about cutting. While I was in the prime of it, it wasn't its own issue (or I at least didn't see it as one). The song had to do with whatever I was cutting for.

Cutting songs are triggers now, though. xP

Ugh, can anyone else just plain not listen to happy music? I get all twitchy when I hear one now.

[kt2369]

thanks guys fro the songs.
i really love them(:
mostly i i only listen to depressing music when i want to cut.. then i feel kinda bad so then i dont,

[piggy-wiggy]

i tend to listen to music related to the people wu i feel the cuts are related too.. although its probably rly bad and unfair on the people, its help to no why i have a reason,......
ino i sudnt..
and i wish i didnt..................x

[Project Delta]

i cant stand 'happy' music xD :), i'm a metal head all the way, maybe some chhristian rock, and of course spongebob

[Holding On*]

Never used to really listen to anything in paritcular just whatever was on itunes at the time... But now I like listening to Secondhand Serenade/Switchfoot/Snow Patrol/anyt depressing music really...

[kt2369]

i just found a new band(:
a thorn for every heart, i love their Youre the one bye them

[dstnyisurs]

That song is awesome. =) Great find!

[Project Delta]

I'm listening to Natalie Merchant - My Skin
Thanks to marci, its such a good song! :)

[kt2369]

I also like Breakdown By seether(:
and many other songs by seether

Dear Maria by All time low(:

[Project Delta]

Try Comatose, skillet :)

[kt2369]

skillet is awsome(:

[Project Delta]

I have alll of skillets albums ^_^

[TaBear.]

Manson
Linkin Park
Ice Nine Kills

[Mcdae]

Blink 182, adams song
alex parks, mad world
the asteroid galaxy tour, around the bend

and occasionaly kanye west, addiction

^ irony?? :-/

[Project Delta]

Kayne West?

Nice music there,... tehe :)

[dead]

i never listen to music when i cut,
but music can make want to cut if it triggers a memory.

[derkderpderp]

Whenever i self harm(frequently) i always tend to do it after listening to music,sometimes while im listening to music.but i listen to music to calm me down and take my mind off the problem-but i often end up relating my feelings to the lyrics in the music.
The song i tend to listen to most while self harming is Hope Leaves by Opeth.(its very calming so i loop it when im not too emotional and just angry.so it works)

[kt2369]

i have so many songs ive SH to... and they all make me cry later, usually when im with friends

[Triceratops]

The last time I cut I listened to Story Of The Year, Parkway Drive and For The Fallen Dreams.

I love those bands, but now everytime I listen to them it reminds me of that night *sighs*.

[Project Delta]

Awe. I think story of the year are pretty damn good. Sidewalk is good ! :)

[1_21Guns]

I dont anymore, but saying that i'm trying to stop cutting, ive listened to allsorts really. But the time i did the worst damamge was listening to Blink 182 - Stay Together For The Kids

[Holding On*]

I love secondhand serenade and switchfoot and pink. ( i realte to her songs a lot).
I havnt cut in two weeks but i feel close to it tbh

[kirsty]

Hurt by Johnny Cash is ace. I sometimes listen to that while cutting.

[Project Delta]

I'll listen to it through youtube :)

[ocean_blue]

Secondhand serenade is awesome....

[Project Delta]

Innocent - Our lady peace is a great song ;)

[Atonement]

I am going to make this VERY clear. If there is any more mentioning of specific songs, this thread will be locked and most likely deleted. So, do not call out any specific songs from this point on. Thbe thread is about whether you do or do not listen to music, do not site songs. Final.