Biting... Is it the same thing as cutting?

[william23692]

I am suffering from Severe Depression and I can not cut my self when I feel sad so I bite myself instead. Is this normal? I need help!

[Obscene Eyedeas]

It is self harm. any action undertaken with the intention of harming oneself is self harm. self harm is never the answer Hun

[Malcolm Tucker]

I am suffering from Severe Depression and I can not cut my self when I feel sad so I bite myself instead. Is this normal? I need help!

Yes, biting oneself is a form of self-harm. And like all forms of self-harm, it can be overcome. I would suggest seeking professional help, like a therapist. If they don't know already, I would tell your parents too. Sometime just telling people can be a form of therapy on its own. This can be overcome, it can!!! There is always help out there. Never doubt that. :hug:

It is also worth mentioning, that there are hundreds and thousands of members on this site, that are always willing to help, so if you need to, just PM any one of us :)

[Amyxoxo]

Depending on the context, Yes and no (Well here anyways)
Self harm is quite normal in people, especially teenagers.
Biting isn't so normal however it is still self harm.
I don't know if you have had you depression confirmed if you have tell your shrink they will get you on the right track, if not then go the to doctors.
:) x

[1_21Guns]

If you need help hun, go get it.
Self Harm is never the answer, gets you nowhere, and frankly isn't worth it.
It's not going to make the reasons you suffer from depression go away.
Stay strong, you don't need silly things like that.

[Fiction]

I burn usually biut when nothing else is available i bite. it gives the same realease as burning, maybe not so good, but the same release. It is done for the same reasons as cutting so therefore yes it is sh. Pm me if you want to talk :)

[Marcie]

I am suffering from Severe Depression and I can not cut my self when I feel sad so I bite myself instead. Is this normal? I need help!

That is self harm. I don't think there's anything abnormal about that (I did it)
But it's still a terrible idea..

[ShatteredWings]

Depending on the context, Yes and no (Well here anyways)
Self harm is quite normal in people, especially teenagers.
Biting isn't so normal however it is still self harm.
I don't know if you have had you depression confirmed if you have tell your shrink they will get you on the right track, if not then go the to doctors.
:) x
WTF? Since when is SI normal in any way, shape, or form.
This is not a pro site


Now that that's out of the way.

Yes, biting is just as bad as cutting. It IS hurting you.
And it can get worse.
I once said I would could never cut. That didn't work out too well.
If youre seeing someone you may want to tell them, if they haven't noticed bruses already

[Marcie]

;847283']WTF? Since when is SI normal in any way, shape, or form.
This is not a pro site


Saying that it is "normal" isn't promoting it, a lot or people do it. That doesn't make a good idea. It's still a absolutely terrible idea. I guess it kind of depends on what your definition of "normal" is..

[ShatteredWings]

Saying it's normal is saying that it's OK to use forms of SI as a way to cope, and it's not.

[Obscene Eyedeas]

Please stay on topic people and answer the OP's question. no arguments please. you have been warned. thank you

[Asylum]

to answer your quesiton yes it is self harm which is like cutting . like someone said above it's unusual, but i do it... try to stop. instead of biting yoruself, bite perhaps a pllow, choclate, a blanket, anything but yourself. try to seek help form a counsler or psycologist if it gets worse...

[overcome.]

Biting is still a method of self harm, especially if you have intent of doing yourself damage. The same goes obviously for self inflicted cutting, burning, or even starvation.