Self Harm

[suicidal.lady]

Hello,

just wondering how many people self harm, how long you've been doing it for, what you use and where you usually cut?

i started cutting since I was 15/16 because ocd thoughts being incredibly loud and I use it to cope, I use blades and cut my arms.

 

[Soulless_Angel]

Loads of threads in the past about this, a common thing for many on this forum, I used to cut, but now bruise myself instead, not saying where or how.
I did it when I was younger, stopped, around 15 yrs ago did it again for a short while, then stopped, then last year it started again

 

[akrasia]

I started self harming when I was 13. I didn't have access to a blade at that time but I did have long sharp nails so I would scratch myself. I stopped for a while and I continue self harming at the age of 16 and used a blade. It's a way I use to cope with my anxiety and depression.
For those who want to start self harming, don't. It's addictive and there are plenty better coping methods.

 

[lovemelovemenot]

I started when I was about 11 or 12. I remember using the pointy ends of pipe cleaners to scratch myself. I stopped for a few years and started again around 15, used razor blades. Been on and off since then. Usually around my wrists, upper arms and thighs. Somedays I just hate myself so much I want to hurt myself. And I can't ever stop with just one cut. The feeling and watching the blood ooze out is oddly addicting.

 

[theguineapigking]

I used to punch myself in the face over and over and over. I already have medical issues including migraines. So that didn't exactly go over well. It also damaged my jaw(I think since it seemed to start clicking soon after). I then started using a pocket knife dullish blade to slice my stomach. Not deep,but lots of scratch slices which hurt bad. Sadly my parents saw because my arms were stretched back when I was playing a video game in my room on my recliner. So that was not exactly what I planned for... then my checkup doctor somehow spotted my scars out of the corner of his eyes when checking my heart(my shirt was on so I didn't think that would happen). I cut or punched out of hatred and anger. Not to feel the endorphins.

My version of "self harm" now is to think about hanging myself.


Have you considered meds at all? Have you tried anything to help your brain? I know meds are overrated. But sometimes they do help.

If you want to talk at all, I'm here for you.
Best wishes everyone.