Can you help me understand myself?

I've cut myself on my wirst about 35 times with a razer. And taken pain killers. Do i need help or or what? I did feel a big sense of releif afterwards. Help me understand why?

Answers:
Though I'm sure you have heard it several times before, this isn't so uncommon.

Cutting is a very addictive habit. Trust me. I know.

Pain Killers aren't exactly a good thing either.

It's hard to tell you why you do this, because I'm not you. Only you know why you do this. It's not exactly the easiest to put your finger on, though. I mean, if you knew how to help yourself, you would. You obviously feel something. something that wont go away until you relieve yourself.

It took me a year to really start understanding why I was in so much pain. The school I was at and the people I surrounded myself with, were just bringing me down. I switched schools and started hanging out with people who had a more positive attitude towards life. This didn't help all of my problem, but it was a tremendous start. There were things I had still had to change about myself. This came with time, therapy, and a some help with medication.

Therapy and/or medication aren't for everyone. But it's a start.

If you are having a hard time finding the issues that make you feel the way you do, maybe you could go to a therapist.

There are therapists that will TOTALLY click with you and there are therapist who just. wont. So if you do decide to go to a therapist, keep in mind that you don't have to continue to see the first one that's presented to you. However, it is important to give them a chance(at least 2-3 visits) because warming up to someone and telling them things you haven't necessarily told anyone (even yourself) is NOT the most comfortable. it comes with time. But if you feel you aren't getting anywhere with a therapist, request to see a different one. No one will be offended, everyone just wants what is best for YOU.

As for medication, that is a medical professionals decision. They will present you with the idea and you have the choice. If you would like to try it, go for it. If not, ask about alternatives.

You can beat this if you want. It's not always easy, but WELL WORTH IT!

Good luck!

Hannah

People normally cut themselves as a way to manage feelings that seem overwhelming and have no other way to cope.. many people go through this and a good therapist should be able to help you. Take care
Definitely you should consult a Psychiatrist and tell him why you do it.I think you are not getting the attention you deserve.but dear the attention that you get after you cut your wrist is not the kind you may be aspiring for..be little less self conscious.be positive and never lose hope.your life will turnaround and you will be as cheerful as ever.
that's the best this for a strat, you are thinking of getting help..

people cutting their selves is very common, but trust me friend, it help only the moment, but if you tried to control your feelings and emotions and work the hardest for a change of all the surrounding factors, you'll realize that cutting isn't the solution, it's like escaping, and standing in a corner helpless, and hopeless.

have some strong faith in God and in your ability of changing, and am sure you'll succeed..:), as i did once....
There is a lot of information about cutting in books, and through doctors. I can help you understand, I am a cutter myself. Cutting is a very primal way to distract your mind from emotional pain. It is soothing, because that is how you learned to cope. It is a learned coping skill, that is not a good one, but works better than any medication they can prescribe, and any honest doctor will tell you that. Also, when you cut, your mind releases a sort of painkiller in your brain equal to that of a shot of morphine I believe. But I cant remember exactly what it was that your brain releases. Pain killers are another story. You do need help, what you are exhibiting is para suicidal behaviours. It doesnt necessarily mean you want to die, but you need that pain to cope with other issues. Your best bet would be to make an appt with a psychiatrist and be honest about the cutting and pain killers. There is probably a lot more going on in your mind. I wish you well, I wish you health, hope, happiness, and help. Its a long hard road out of hell, but if you stick with it, you can find sunshine again. My heart goes out to you.
yes you need to go talk with someone what you are doing is very self destructive. you need to talk to someone psychologist psychiatrist and get these feelings out cutting is not the way to do it like somelse said here its only a short term solution you needmuch more at this point the pychiatrist/pychologist can help you understand the frustrations and all the other overwhelming things you are going thru and help you resolve them in a healthier way. good luck!!
you may be feeling the terrible feeling of feeling you have no one.
the pain of cutting yourself and watching yourself bleed is soothing and it makes you feel a false sense of accomplishment.
i to this day hurt myself.
ive stopped cutting myself but i feel a lust for pain so i do it in different ways.
if you wish to stop then find something you can focus all of your emotions in. one thing that helped me a little was making something beautiful. i wrote poetry.
paint a portrait or something.
youre crying for affection of some sort though you may not see it.
dont deface your body cause you will have horrible scars.
if you ever need someone to talk to , im here
i know when i cut myself id NEVER go to a counselor because i cant trust them. also the fact of possible hospitalization scared me so i found someone else to talk to
someone who wont judge me.
please dont hurt yourself, and if you feel like you dont want to seek therapy
find someone.
please
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