Is it normal that i cut myself?

38% Normal
7 Comments

Okay, I know you're thinking that I'm some suicidal emo teenager who likes to "feel the pain." But its not like that. It just makes me feel better when I'm depressd and PMSing, to take a metal razor blade and make little slices across my thighs or arms. Sometimes I cut words or letters on myself. It doesn't hurt that much, just feels kind of refreshing. And sometimes blood oozes out but only a drop or so. There's no harm in it. I won't get infected, because I wash and put sanitzer on my cuts. They aren't even real "cuts", just thin red slits like paper cuts. They go away pretty quickly. It's not hurting anyone. Why should I stop?

Voting Results
38% Normal
Based on 16 votes (6 yes)
Feeling Suicidal?
We couldn't help but notice that you might be asking about things related to suicide...
If that's not the case, please ignore this message.
But, if that is the case, please, please, please call this hotline and talk to someone about it. Or, visit one of these websites and get some help.
Unfortunately IIN isn't the best place for you to be asking about this. Check out the above websites or call one of the hotlines instead. They can help. Really. We know what we're talking about. Call. Do it. Please.
Remember that everything gets better with time.
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 7 )
  • xXGXx.
    12 years ago

    i do that to so i think its normal

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • innervision21
    9 years ago

    I have and unfortunately occasionally do injure myself as well (in a different manner) but in a way self harm is self harm whether your hitting yourself, scratching yourself, or ripping off chunks of flesh and eating them it's all a means of hurting yourself and you should find better ways of coping if at all possible. Any cut or wound can get infected and leave scars. I have scars from digging "holes" in myself with my fingernails by bearing down and pushing my fingernails into my skin and scraping off flesh. It's a shame but for some such as yourself (and for me at times) the feeling of injury provides a sort of messed up satisfaction. I know how it can be, but please try to stop doing this as I have been there myself with hating myself and wanting to cause harm to myself. Also, with a razor there is the potential you could slip and even though your just making light scrapes you could slip and accidentally end up needing to go to the hospital.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • xxbrokenheartxx
    11 years ago

    Hey yeah, Im the same i am a self harmer im 19 now i started cutting when i was 11 yeah its not normol i stopped cutting myself last year you should too it may feel good now but later its gonna be bad trust me:)

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • eeveefluff
    12 years ago

    i ust to cut all the time...it felt good and it calmed me down...i figure its better to hurt myself than go to jail for killing someone...but my bf hated it so i haven't cut in about 6 months..even tho i still get cravings...its almost like an itch and cutting is how i scratch it :/ wish me luck on quitting...oh the things we do for love >.<

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • willis94
    12 years ago

    Srsly tho its still not good for u and u shud prolly stop, there are so many things in the world that could make u feel better w/o causing harm to anyone

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
      -
    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      who am i causing harm to?

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
  • willis94
    12 years ago

    Omg ur such a suicidal emo who likes to feel the pain... Lulz jkjk

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    -1
    -1