Do you hurt yourself to see if you still feel?
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No.  I've hurt myself enough, and the world takes care of that activity now.  No, I don't focus on the pain any more than is necessary to understand what I need to change.  I know I feel, 'cause the love I have for my kid and my granddaughter are proof enough.  But yes, I know what you mean.  There are songs that just break my heart with nostalgia.
715261
If I did, how would that make you feel?
632820
awww,,, did someone hurt your feelings.
859085
Here's a good article about self-harm that may help answer your question.
511032
It depends.  If they look really ridiculous when they fall and its obvious they didn't hurt themselves, I laugh my a** off!   But if it looked like it hurt then my nuturing side takes over and I check to make sure they're ok....THEN I laugh my a** off!
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If you've often been hurt, its automatic.  You have to make a conscious effort not to react in that manner.  It takes time.  I am like that.  \n\nI still snap at my husband at times, and he feels hurt, and I didn't even mean anything by it, and I didn't realize I was harsh till a few minutes later.  \n\nYou gotta decide to be kinder to some people and know who you can trust...and be patient!
1066145
No. Think of it like a fingernail. You only feel it if is cut where it is attached to your skin.
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There is no way to know for sure. I believe questioning your possible complacency with regards to well-being or happiness is a healthy thing to do. Try to be confident in how you feel, as long as you're not chopping people up to feel it. Ask people directly what how secure/content/happy you seem to be from their perspective.
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sadly, no\nsome things just are not meant to be healed.in some cases they stay to remind us of our faults and thoses of others.what does heal makes you stronger, what does not heal keeps you cautious.\nbest of luck
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I used to cry when I was going to get a shot as a little girl. I was a big baby! But now, I have learned to just look away and calm my self with the simple, mature awareness that, of course, it is going to hurt a little and sting for a moment. But knowing that, I don't have to over react. When the hurt happens I wince, take a deep breath, ride on top of the pain for a second, and then it is over.
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why are you feeling this way???  if the situation is that the person left you, do you think they are feeling this way.. probably not.life is about living and learning. yes I'm sure you are feeling bad but it is not a life or death situation. and if that's the case check yourself into a hospital.
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I dont think so. My boyfriend suffered with depression and he did not want to feel that way and couldnt understand why. He ended up hating himself for being that way. \n\nDepression is a disease that tricks your brain into thinking everything is bad when nothing is bad at all.\n\nWe cannot choose how we get hurt but we can choose how we get healed.\n\nHe's fine now btw.
633555
Yes, I have. Once when I was really upset I was talking to God and I felt someone hug me and I knew it was God. The inner pain I was feeling left and I felt much better.
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why would you need to feel any responsibility for an accident that happened to you. it was an accident and you fell down, hurt yourself, and others saw and reacted. Don't feel bad or worried about some kind of backlash is coming down on you. I think you will get a lot of positive support from everyone including the people who fainted and cried.
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No you are not weird for doing this. There are, it seems, quite a few people on here who do. The reason most people self harm is because they haven't found a way to self sooth. Like when we were kids and had our favorite blankie or stuffed animal. Some where along the way we forgot how to sooth ourselves in a good way. I believe many people self harm because they lack assertiveness. Being able to tell people how you really feel without feeling guilty or worrying your going to hurt them is important in allowing your feelings out instead of holding them in and hurting yourself. Don't be ashamed of your scars, if they are still there years later, once you have stopped someday, look them and it can be a reminder of where you were and where you will never go again.
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feel yourself now and again.and check for any lumps,if you find a lump,go to your doctor straight away
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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...