Ask Me Help Desk - Why do people cut themselves?

Why do people cut themselves?

Hey... my friends think I cut myself for attention when really they have NO idea and some of them are doing it because they think its cool... Does anyone else cut themselves if so why

You cut yourself?

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

You cut yourself?

Yes :/

Why?? You told us how mature you are with watching your sibs and shopping for them and working two jobs and going to school. What satisfaction would cutting have for someone so together and responsible?

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Why???? You told us how mature you are with watching your sibs and shopping for them and working two jobs and going to school. What satisfaction would cutting have for someone so together and responsible?

I'm only 13 I shouldn't have to do all those things when I do it all d stress is gone and I'm on my own and I have ny own problems in life its not perfect

Well, cutting yourself certainly messes up your life a lot!! You want even more problems?

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Well, cutting yourself certainly messes up your life a lot!!! You want even more problems?

No it doesn't mess up my life a lot or at all and I'm getting help for it so its not a problem I just think I don't deserve to be here alive

If you are getting help for it, it must be messing up your life somehow.

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

If you are getting help for it, it must be messing up your life somehow.

But its not
I know its wrong to do it and I want to stop doing it but its easier said than done

But you are such a strong person...

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

But you are such a strong person....

How would you know

You told us so.

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

You told us so.

No I never wrote those words

You go to school.
You care for younger siblings in place of your mother.
You buy them clothes.
You work two jobs.
You have already had a number of romantic relationships with young men.

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

You go to school.
You care for younger siblings in place of your mother.
You buy them clothes.
You work two jobs.
You have already had a number of romantic relationships with young men.

So that's not sayn I'm a strong person it could mean I'm a slut I'm caring I'm responsible and I have money u can b all those things and not be strong like you can act it but that's it

So it's an act?

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

So it's an act?

What is

Your good behavior. Your strength. ("So that's not sayn I'm a strong person it could mean I'm a slut I'm caring I'm responsible and I have money u can b all those things and not be strong like you can act it but thats it")

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Your good behavior.

No why would that be an act

You said: "So that's not sayn I'm a strong person it could mean I'm a slut I'm caring I'm responsible and I have money u can b all those things and not be strong like you can act it but thats it"

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

You said: "So that's not sayn I'm a strong person it could mean I'm a slut I'm caring I'm responsible and I have money u can b all those things and not be strong like you can act it but thats it"

Yea I mean u act lyk a strong person when all u want to do is cry

So it's all an act with you?

Some people do it for the same reason people do drugs - the rush. Other people do it for attention. Some people do it for the same reason people get tattoos - They like how it looks. If you think I'm crazy, look up scarification. Everyone has their own reason.

Just to answer your question, I did when I was back in high school, to be honest I first did it to get attention as my friends were doing it, very stupid of me because after awhile, (still during high school) I started using it as an easy-quick and simple stress and emotional release for myself, for problems like. When I was a reason for a couple breaking up, to the stress of parents arguing, being yelled at for no good reason.
But the most recent and last time that I had done 'that' was because I always "hide" my emotions, not sharing my issues which had caused it to build up, and at this point all it needed was a stick of a pin and it will explode and that's what exactly happened, where I cut myself 3 times that pierced all my skins levels (not sure if it's a real thing, but you get the point), and was rushed to hospital and nearly institutionalized.

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Originally Posted by Dican212

just to answer your question, i did when i was back in high school, to be honest i first did it to get attention as my friends were doing it, very stupid of me because after awhile, (still during high school) I started using it as an easy-quick and simple stress and emotional release for myself, for problems like. When i was a reason for a couple breaking up, to the stress of parents arguing, being yelled at for no good reason.
But the most recent and last time that I had done 'that' was because I always "hide" my emotions, not sharing my issues which had caused it to build up, and at this point all it needed was a stick of a pin and it will explode and thats what exactly happened, where I cut myself 3 times that pierced all my skins levels (not sure if its a real thing, but you get the point), and was rushed to hospital and nearly institutionalized.

You don't have to tell me but do u have scars

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Originally Posted by LetLoveBleedRed

Some people do it for the same reason people do drugs - the rush. Other people do it for attention. Some people do it for the same reason people get tattoos - They like how it looks. If you think I'm crazy, look up scarification. Everyone has their own reason.

I like your reply

Some do it because it is the only thing they think they can control in their lives.

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Some do it because it is the only thing they think they can control in their lives.

That reply I also reli like

Quote "you don't have to tell me but do u have scars"

Yep, 3 of them

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Originally Posted by Dican212

Quote "you don't have to tell me but do u have scars"

yep, 3 of them

Are you proud of them?. I alri have scars and I'm proud of them

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Originally Posted by bubblegumxox

Are you proud of them? ...I alri have scars and I'm proud of them

To be honest, yeah I am abit proud of them, cause now since they are there, they are a constant reminder of what I've been through and how I handled it (which wasn't a good idea), but it lead me to the mentally of not giving a damn of what people really say or do and a chance to improve myself since I'm still alive and all

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Originally Posted by Dican212

to be honest, yeah i am abit proud of them, cause now since they are there, they are a constant reminder of what i've been through and how I handled it (which wasnt a good idea), but it lead me to the mentally of not giving a damn of what people really say or do and a chance to improve myself since i'm still alive n all

Yea like some people say its nt ri to be proud of dem bu it is because it reminds you of how stupid and confused you were when you were young ha
It's good not to care what people think of you because you are who you are

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yea like some ppl say its nt ri to b proud of dem bu it is coz it reminds ya of how stupid and confused you were when u were young ha
It's good not to care what ppl think of ya coz u are who u are

You are on an adult board - either use English instead of text speak or I'm going to ask that your posts be removed.

For a person who doesn't care what other people think you're sure on AMHD explaining yourself a lot.

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

You are on an adult board - either use English instead of text speak or I'm going to ask that your posts be removed.

For a person who doesn't care what other people think you're sure on AMHD explaining yourself a lot.

Yea because you ask a lot of questions and I really hate being judged but I don't let it get to me

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Originally Posted by bubblegumxox

Yea because you ask a lot of questions and I really hate being judged but I don't let it get to me

I'm a mod and a site editor and was horrified at that texting you did -- especially since I KNOW you can type proper English. Judy is right. I or another mod will remove texting if it happens again.

We are all judged by what we do and how we act. You are judging Judy when you said what you did about her.

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

I'm a mod and a site editor and was horrified at that texting you did -- especially since I KNOW you can type proper English. Judy is right. I or another mod will remove texting if it happens again.

We are all judged by what we do and how we act. You are judging Judy when you said what you did about her.

Eh what did I say about her?

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Originally Posted by bubblegumxox

eh what did I say about her?

You are proud of your scars. You are encouraging other people to cut to prove they are strong or survivors... or something else.

You never understand a single response you get.

I think you're a troll, an attention-grabbing troll.

(I know, "what's a troll?")

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Originally Posted by bubblegumxox

eh what did I say about her?

"you ask a lot of questions"

That's what we do here. That's why this is such a terrific site. We ask questions and we care about the people (not "ppl") who visit or become members.

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

You are proud of your scars. You are encouraging other people to cut to prove they are strong or survivors ... or something else.

You never understand a single response you get.

I think you're a troll, an attention-grabbing troll.

(I know, "what's a troll?")

No I don't mean to be encouraging other people to cut to prove they are strong or survivors or something... I am not an attention grabbing troll... I don't want attention I don't like attention and I don't need attention

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Originally Posted by bubblegumxox

No I don't mean to be encouraging other people to cut to prove they are strong or survivors or something .... I am not an attention grabbing troll ... I don't want attention I don't like attention and I don't need attention

Then stop posting.