Hmmm?

[JoshDude]

Okay so I've been a little depressed lately and all that, but tonight I cut myself. So basically I had a knife, and I wanted to see how easily it could break blood on the skin (curiosity, not depression induced). So I drew blood on a very minor slit, and then next thing I know my whole arm is covered in these tiny slits.

Why did I do this? I didnt do it because I was feeling depressed at the time. But I cant explain why I kept going? They're pretty much tiny scratches really.

[Sapphire]

I'm sorry that you've been feeling low.
But at 17 yrs old and after 3 years on here how can you be as stupid to think "I'll try cutting myself because I'm curious about it"?
And if you don't know why you carried on doing this then how can any of us possibly know?

You've been a member here for almost three years, how can you not know that photos like this aren't allowed??!

[Loislane]

Well. I guess it was just out of curiosity, and I'm hoping you've now learnt from you're mistake. When the cuts have heald a little, put some moisturizer over them to help them heel faster and to help reduce scarring as you're skin will be more moist. This may sound silly, but then the cuts/scars won't have to drag on longer and longer.

If you ever feel the urge to cut yourself again, then you know you have a problem. I know this might sound ridiculous, but try getting out with friends and enjoying yourself more. Chances are it will take you're mind of cutting, and if you are 'down' and you just don't know it, It will bring you back up :)

[Project Delta]

Is seems stupid that you just done it out of curiousity, you could have asked anyone on here and we could have told you to be honest. The reason you done more is possibly to feel the release of endorphines over and over

[byee]

I think it's more important to recognize that those demons are there for you, Josh, rather than try to figure out 'why'. So, in your case, I think it's crucial to just avoid temptation, like stay away from knives and other sharps.

If you cannot control these urges, then you need to tell your folks, show them your arms, and let them get you to a therapist who can work with you to understand why, and help you cope better.