Help Do I have to worry about stitches?

[AngelTear]

I hope this is the best place to ask this...

So I cut myself deeper today
The cut was past the white stuff, idk what it's called
And the texture looks almost like beans?

The size of the cut isn't very long but the depth is much deeper than any I've done before on my arm
I'm just wondering if this will need stitches or anything
And just some general tips for healing/wound care would help

And no I wasn't trying to kill myself, slitting my wrist IS NOT and option for me

 

[Forveleth]

You vuy into the fat later below your skin. Thus us TOO DEEP. You should seek medical assistance once you cut this deep as you may need stitches. Cutting this deep also greatly increases your risk of infection. Please keep your wounc covered and clean.

 

[AngelTear]

You vuy into the fat later below your skin. Thus us TOO DEEP. You should seek medical assistance once you cut this deep as you may need stitches. Cutting this deep also greatly increases your risk of infection. Please keep your wounc covered and clean.

So what I'm seeing is fat??? :o
That's the bean texture I'm seeing???

It's covered right now and I already cleaned it and put neosporin on it
That's my typical care routine since what I have in my possession is limited
I'm not in position to see a doctor though, I have to do all I can at home
And honestly a part of me doesn't care either :/

 

[Forveleth]

So what I'm seeing is fat??? :o
That's the bean texture I'm seeing???

It's covered right now and I already cleaned it and put neosporin on it
That's my typical care routine since what I have in my possession is limited
I'm not in position to see a doctor though, I have to do all I can at home
And honestly a part of me doesn't care either :/

If it is a shortcut, you could be fine. Just be sure to check it once a day to make sure it is not getting infected. The Neosporin will help.

 

[lonergirl_26]

That's definitely beans.
How are you feeling? Physically and mentally?
It can be a shocking and scary experience.
I know medical attention isn't an option for a lot of people but if you can you should.
I'm not a doctor or an expert on aftercare.
Try your best to keep it clean and covered. Keep an eye out for signs of infection.
I'm not good at after care I just put a plaster on and hope for the best but never had any issues so far. So just try your best at keeping it clean.

 

[ilovenewyork]

If you get an infection from a cut that deep they sometimes amputate. So you should go to a medic and get it properly treated and dressed

 

[lonergirl_26]

If you get an infection from a cut that deep they sometimes amputate. So you should go to a medic and get it properly treated and dressed

Is that true?!!

 

[AngelTear]

That's definitely beans.
How are you feeling? Physically and mentally?
It can be a shocking and scary experience.
I know medical attention isn't an option for a lot of people but if you can you should.
I'm not a doctor or an expert on aftercare.
Try your best to keep it clean and covered. Keep an eye out for signs of infection.
I'm not good at after care I just put a plaster on and hope for the best but never had any issues so far. So just try your best at keeping it clean.

Psychically I feel ok, the cut stings is all but no serious pain
Mentally I feel alright, I felt instantly better after cutting

Yes I will clean it
I'm sure I have cuts like this before elsewhere on my body but I didn't realize it
It's the first time I cut that deep on my arm though

Sadly I have very little resources to give better care

Is that true?!!

Yes its possible but the infect would have to get terribly bad
If you seek medical attention in time you have a better chance of avoiding that

I just cleaned up my wound again
The air is super cold so it irritates everything
The skin felt taut, I really fucked myself up this time XD

luckily the other cuts are superficial
I have cut myself more in this week than I ever had before
And idk if I can stop now :/

 

[ilovenewyork]

It is true yes and the infection can progress quite quickly. You can also cause nerve damage and have numbness in your fingers and legs forever. Perhaps now is a good time to get some therapy for the cutting? They'll give you options at the hospital when they dress the wound

 

[AngelTear]

It is true yes and the infection can progress quite quickly. You can also cause nerve damage and have numbness in your fingers and legs forever. Perhaps now is a good time to get some therapy for the cutting? They'll give you options at the hospital when they dress the wound

Healthcare here is so bad
Everything would be booked
And all they would do is send me home anyways and never fix the problem in the first place

 

[ilovenewyork]

I'm sure they can dress a wound at the ER. You might have to wait a few hours. Better than risking losing a limb

How about throwing away all your razor blades / knives? It would be a good start.

 

[AngelTear]

I'm sure they can dress a wound at the ER. You might have to wait a few hours. Better than risking losing a limb

How about throwing away all your razor blades / knives? It would be a good start.

Can't do that, I don't wanna part from them yet
I could make an appointment for tomorrow but I really don't want to go to the doctor tbh
At this point I can only this destroy body

 

[ilovenewyork]

Why not go see the doctor they're there to help and I'm sure they've seen it all. Better to nip this issue in the bud. You don't want to end up disabled

 

[AngelTear]

Why not go see the doctor they're there to help and I'm sure they've seen it all. Better to nip this issue in the bud. You don't want to end up disabled

I prefer to be dead tbh which might not be too long from now

Yeah I guess I might as well get checked out, I'm not guaranteeing anything though