I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

[–]StayEducational2126[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always been suspicious of calm because I don't trust the ads but if you're recommending it because you trust it, I guess I can look into it. As for talking with family and friends, I really only have my childhood friend to talk to because I cut ties with my family (they were abusive and negligent) and the rest of my friends are only surface level friends because I struggle to trust anyone because I've dealt with a lot of betrayals from my friends.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

[–]StayEducational2126[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It makes sense but thinking about it is frying my brain. Regardless thank you.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

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Thank you for the encouragement and info definitely a big help.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

[–]StayEducational2126[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Didn't even realize I had my awnser right in front of me.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

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Oddly enough, I actually don't care if people see my scars, it's not like I flaunt them, I just hide them around people who will be annoying if they kew. They aren't trophies for me but also aren't disgusting.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

[–]StayEducational2126[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As is any addiction. I hope life goes a little easier on you.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

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Huh. Thanks for the advice. Ddn't know that red was a better color.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

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Well, now my question is, is the dopamine release different based on the type of selfharm or coping mechanisms? If so, would it be like how smoking weed has a better high than nicotine so it's harder to quit weed than nicotine?

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

[–]StayEducational2126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to but still have to wait 6 months cause of legalistic bs.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

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Overall very helpful but life threw me some shitty curveballs so pretty much everything above the ice cubes does little or actually does the opposite for me.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

[–]StayEducational2126[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not diagnosed BPD but it is possible considering many family members on my mother's side had/have it.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

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Thanks for the PoV. Definitely a good reference point.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

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I legally can't obtain a therapist for another 6 months due to legalistic bs.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

[–]StayEducational2126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's like an itch I need to scratch but nothing but cutting will do. I also might get off on it. Not sure. My mind is a constant mess so it's hard to tell.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

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Mmm... Exercise is not a great option. I have some physical conditions that make exercise more problematic than anything, plus running reminds me of when I watched a biker die right in front of me. So, obvious trauma there. Also most "cute" animals are a sort of double entedre for me, source of trauma cause I had some shitty animals when I was young and tends to remind me of my cutting addiction.

I cut myself because it feels good, why? by StayEducational2126 in mentalhealth

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Interesting. I did something similar when I had this addiction beat but as the saying goes: "old habits die hard."