iz it bad to cut ur-self   on perpose wen ur mad?but i only tried it once and i didnt bleed maybe just a scar.
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you shouldn't cut yourself.\n\nAre you doing it for attention?\n\nIf you're doing it when you're angry, you need to find another way to control your anger.  For example, get a punching bag and go crazy on it (or just a pillow works too).
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I fell on ice last year walking out to my car and I cut the tip of my chin on the ground - I got a small cut and it bled like crazy.  I felt like an idiot.  But nobody saw me.  At least that I know of.
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I think it disturbs people to see someone harm themselves (cutting).  It is a sign of mental illness.  Even then though, people should not be mean about it.\n\nAs far as the gay, lesbian and bi... that is very different.  I agree with you this is a lifestyle choice and not a mental illness or a sign of something wrong.
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If you have a problem with cutting yourself, I would reccomend seeing a tharipist or shrink.  There may be some in your area.  Look under Mental Health in your phone book.
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I know where you are at. Self injuring is a way to deal with pain and hurt. It seems easier to deal with the physical pain of cutting than the emotional pain of your hurt. This IS normal, but try to find someone to talk to. I used to cut myself when I was younger. I had a tough childhood and some really rocky relationships with boyfriends. Cutting felt good. I am married now. I do not cut anymore or think about hurting myself. I have a beautiful baby girl who is 10months old. I spoke to counselors and friends. You may not think so now, but they can be so benificial to your healing. \nMy husband knows of my past and of my cutting. My scars are a reminder of what USED to be. I was really depressed. At times when I look at my scars, I wish I hadnt have taken that razor and sliced my beautiful skin. But I did. I did what I did. I talked to my friends and family about my pain and they accepted it. Your friends/family will come around. They are acting that way towards you now because they don't understand. HELP them understand. REACH OUT to someone. I have never met you but I can tell you that EVERYONE is beautiful and unique in their own way. YOU are OK! If you have a family physician, try talking to them. TEll them you are feeling depressed. They maybe able to prescribe something for the chemical imbalance. It's NOT YOUR FAULT that you are depressed. A great majority of the world is depressed. And go figure with all the crap thats going on in the world today.\n\nRemember....ITS NOT YOUR FAULT...and you are NOT a freak!\nTake care...it WILL get better...
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If you don't cut, please stop berating those who do or offering your two cents.  You have *no* idea.  People don't cut just to feel.  That might be one reason for one person but not the whole reason for everyone.  I have Bipolar Disorder.  I started cutting when I was 12 and continued to do so for about 15 years on and off.  When I went through a mixed episode, I just *had* to cut.  The intense emotions and anxiety were too much to handle and I had no other outlet at the time.  So, I took a razer blade and cut my arms and my legs.  It was so bad that I carried the stupid thing around with me through high school.\n\nI still get the urge when I'm really stressed out.  I do anything else I can possibly think of.  I read a book, I watch a movie, I go for a walk.  The thing I've found that works best is cleaning.  Yes, cleaning.  It's a brainless activity that helps you get energy out in a non-destructive manner.  I clean until I'm tired or until I feel better.  Just find *anything* else to do.\n\nIf you're still underage, talk to your parents.  If you can't do that, talk to you school counselor.  Anyone who can get you help.  It's not a matter of how deep is too deep.  It's a matter of finding someone to help yourself.\n\nPlease email me if you'd like.  I do understand.
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No. The scar will probably be lighter than the rest of your skin. I suggest that you seriously think about the possibility that you may regret it. Does it really bother you? Do people mention it? Have you ever been teased?\n\nI would probably leave it alone.
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You seek attention, I seek 2 points . Everyone wins\nOh and if it does hurt it may be going back inside you, therefore making you a transgender without the need of an operation.\n\nCheers.
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its not that bad ive had both, but dont not under any circumstances do it your self, you could get a really bad infection, go to a tatoo parlor to get it done. besides the needles they use a different, theyre hollow so it cuts a plug of skin out  and it heals all the way around, other needles just make a dull hole and it wont heal.
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My advice is to not get it done. You are cutting off and throwing away nerves that enhance sexual pleasure. Most women do not really care if you are cut or intact if you practice good hygiene. The only time this would be acceptable is for medical reasons only. If you are getting it done for a "better" look than you need to rethink this. What is better than the way God intended you to be.
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You might not die from cutting.  It's possible you could accidently cut something you didn't know was a major vein or artery.  To those who are less understanding, they don't exactly see why you would want to cut yourself, and for many people it is scary, and creepy.\nI have a different perspective, however.  I haven't cut on myself for at least 2 months (a major victory for me, considering how depressing and sad life has gotten - or has seem to have gotten).  I had in fact made it 2 years without a single incidence of cutting.  That was after coming from cutting 4-5 times a day.  It is difficult.  Something that made a large difference in my life was a place called the Utah Boys Ranch.  Here is a website:  http://boys.westridgeacademy.com/ (and I'm listing it in the sources as well).  It wasn't easy, but living with self-mutilation isn't either.  It is also expensive without insurance, but you can find people who will help you.  I have more memories from there than any other place.  Whataver you do, seek help, especially from God.  God loves all of us, and allowed his son, Jesus Christ, to suffer all or our pains, both of sin and of daily lives.  He suffered all things that ever happened and ever will happen of every person who has ever lived or who will ever live.  'God loved us so he sent his only begotten son; that if we believe on Him [and keep his commandments] we might not perish, but have everlasting life."  You cannot do it on your own; do not reject the help of your family and friends.  Further, don't ignore the help of an Almighty and loving Father in Heaven.  God bless you; you seem more in need than I do.\nOne more thing:  it won't be easy.  Thomas Paine said "What we gain too cheaply, we esteem to lightly."  Feeling good and overcoming is something not to be esteemed lightly.\n\nFurther to comment for some of the answerers on this page, cutting is an addiction worse than alchohol or drugs.  No offensse or anything, but please don't say "Just stop cutting", because it isn't that easy.  It's like saying to a heroine addict "Just stop doing drugs," or to a smoker "Just quit smoking already."  It isn't easy.  I cut myself because I hate myself (that IS the right tense - I still do, although less) and felt I needed to be punished.  I felt somewhat relieved of burden - if only for a while - when I cut myself, because the abuse from my father was being manifested; and to me, the abuse was love.  Hitting me and hurting me was the way I grew up knowing my father loved me.  Saying "Just stop cutting" isn't going to help, and has helped little if not never in this sort of situation.
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Self harm is very common, people do it in all sorts of ways.\n\nIf I was your friend I would want you to tell me about it, so that I had peace of mind that you were safe.  Are you safe?\n\nSelf harm can be done in a safe way, if you cut yourself make sure that what you use is sterile, and is not going to cut you too deeply.  I would much prefer that you didn't cut yourself, and that you spoke to a counsellor.  \n\nI know that this is your way of coping with things, but trust me, hurting yourself is not going to help you in the long run.  All it will do is cause you more problems, more upset and more loneliness.\nTalk about it, get help.\n\nDon't worry about what your friends will say or if they think your weird, because its done now anyway.  This is about you.  Sort yourself out and don't worry about your friends reaction, that should make no difference to how you change your habit.
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You must get to a Doctor and have them checked.  You definately need something to help with the wound healing.  Anytime you have cuts that are open are a red flag for infection.  It most likely will not be anything too serious that can't be fixed with proper care given.  As you asked, indeed it may be a nutrition item.
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When I was 12, one by one, my friends got theirs, so I was kinda anticipating mine. By the time I got mine (it was a light brownish stain at first), I couldn't believe it. Then later that night came the red blood, I actually cried and got my mom worried to death, knocking on the bathroom door asking me of things were ok. I know, what a wimp. Looking back, I can laugh at myself now. But seriously, there's nothing to be worried about. Don't be scared, it's just blood. It shouldn't hurt either, may be some cramps at most. So take it from me, the girl who cried when she got it the first time - it's natural   :)
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i cut myself sometimes.. bcoz heaps of bad things happen in my life.. nd lots of ppl hate me.. nd im not emo and if i really like a guy nd i go out with them nd i really really love them but they dont feel the same way nd they break up wit u\nnd u feel like u r heaps hated..\n\nits to let all ur anger out
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There are a lot of reasons people cut themselves.  If it's a close friend you're talking about, maybe you could ask her why she does it.\n\nFor some people, cutting is a way to get attention.  People tend to look down on people who do this, but really cutting for attention is an act of despiration, and definitely still means there's something wrong.  I've read about kids who cut for reasons like their sibling is really sick and they feel like everyone is paying attention to their sibling and ignoring them.  Or it might be because they're in a really bad situation at home or at school and don't know how else to ask for help.  Or it may just be that they have the kind of personally that likes attention.\n\nAnother reason some people cut is because they think it's cool. This isn't the case for most cutters, but some people, especially young teens, start cutting because their friends do it or because they think it will make them seem more grown up.\n\nThe last major reason people cut, and the hardest to understand, is to deal with emotional pain or stress that they can't deal with other ways.  People who do this will usually try to hide their cuts and keep it secret, so people tend to associate cutting with the first two reasons more than this one, simply because they don't know about this last reason.  For some people it basically serves as punishment for something they feel guilty about.  For some it makes them feel alive when they feel emotionally numb.  For others, it helps them deal with other things.  I'm not entirely sure why this last one works, but I think it is basically because the physical pain takes your mind off the emotional pain, and physical pain is easier to deal with.  I'm not sure that really explains it, but it's the best I can do right now.  If you want to know more about it you're welcome to email me by the Answers contact link and I can try to explain it a bit better.
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u can't cure scars they stay forever cos its dead cells..permanent damage to ur skin...even if u use surgery u will probably create more scars but in a less notciable place