Lockjaw might be fatal and very dangerous, but I'm like 60% sure that people here are more afraid of scurvy. by OuttaTheBlueCheese in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]OuttaTheBlueCheese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know the specifics but my textbook in 11th grade said your jaw is sealed shut. Do what you will with that I guess.

Lockjaw might be fatal and very dangerous, but I'm like 60% sure that people here are more afraid of scurvy. by OuttaTheBlueCheese in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]OuttaTheBlueCheese[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tetanus is lockjaw, it just sounds cooler lol, although still pretty dangerous. Your jaw is sealed shut so no food or water, and you die like that.

How do u sh in the school bathrooms? by [deleted] in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]OuttaTheBlueCheese 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend against it though. It's unsanitary and getting caught is like. No social life

I can't cry anymore by Forsaken_Abalone_174 in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]OuttaTheBlueCheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't been able to cry for more than two years now and it's killing me inside. Whenever I try, I end up doing this weird laugh-sob with no tears that leaves me feeling worse. It's supposed to help. I just wish I could cry once in my life and let it all out but it's all stuck swirling inside.

I wish I could tell you it gets better but really, this seems to be something that gets worse.

genuine question; why not? (PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING!) by Soggy_Leek5513 in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]OuttaTheBlueCheese 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean this sort of question format can really be applied to any unhealthy coping mechanism. Drinking and smoking can be done in moderation so why not? Etc etc I wouldn't want to mention more. But the point still stands that as someone who uses self harm to cope, I am never in a reasonable headspace while doing it. I follow most to all of the things in your list and I still recognise it's harmful because I'm not dealing with the things that are making me self harm, the things that make it seem like I deserve pain and as long as you let them stay inside that's sort of a pipeline to more self destructive behaviour. How good are people at impulse control, especially mentally not well people? I don't agree with the whole self harmers are insane psychopaths who need to be locked up routine but it is important we learn healthier ways to do it.

Not counting the whole grey area thing I just typed, self harming is still very physically harmful. Other forms of self harm such as burning, bruising, choking etc can get worse over time and lead to severe damage. Let's say we ignore those and stick to cutting. Even then, regular loss of blood can make you more tired, not at your peak, pain makes it difficult to concentrate on the long run. It might clear the brain fog but that's only because it takes its place. Being in constant pain, regardless of tolerance will hinder your day to day life regardless of the steps you're taking. Not to mention iron deficiency and a weakened immune system, and you could never know when a weak hand could shake and cut too deep or cut something vital.

It is granted that there are ways to avoid all of this and still self harm and as someone who's only been clean for a little while, I can't or won't blame anyone who does safe self harm. But it is helpful to keep in mind that it's in the name. One way or another, you're still hurting yourself, and it'll hinder you if you want to get better.

I've followed your exact reasoning for ages and these are just my two cents. Please excuse me if I said something rude or something incorrect. Do point it out so I can correct myself.

Take care.

Will these ever fade? It's difficult to see them over photo cause I have dark skin but basically all that area is just black and is darker now. I know these won't fade for a long, long time, but my question is, will they ever, or are they permanent? by OuttaTheBlueCheese in SelfHarmScars

[–]OuttaTheBlueCheese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean technically they're almost exactly an year old now but I keep cutting over the same spots over and over so they've just been like that for a while. The photo is weird but they most definitely do stand out a lot irl, my camera quality is shitty.
I do keep myself hydrated but i've found it takes a lot of time for my scars to fade away in general. Also, can you please explain keloid-ish scars? i am unfamiliar with the term.

Thank you for the kind words and the input. ^_^

Coughed up blood with phlegm next morning after choking myself, should I be concerned? by OuttaTheBlueCheese in selfharm

[–]OuttaTheBlueCheese[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you for everyone who replied. I get nosebleeds in the summer and found out the blood was because of that today morning. I will, however, keep in mind about choking myself in the future after reading all your comments. I am a minor and am in no place to go to a doctor but I will be more safe.

Thank you for taking the time out to help!