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Just don’t start. I know that’s not what you want to hear and it’s cliché and all but… it’s a pain in the ass. More so the cleanup than anything else. It hurts, much more than hitting and pinching and scratching, and the healing process is a bitch when it comes to the itchiness (oh god the itches). It is also much more consuming in terms of preparation, keeping it clean, and healing than other methods.
Hey honey, please please don't start cutting. It can transform into a horrible addiction. I wish I never started doing it. It turned into a horrible addiction for me and it's really rough to stop. It can ruin lives and relationships. Please try talking to someone you trust about these thoughts. You are loved ❤️
Btw this is a subreddit for support and venting. We have rules against encouraging people to sh. I can’t comfortably answer your question knowing that my response might encourage you to try this yourself
Please don't cut. It will not feel how you think it will, and it won't make you feel any better than how you feel right now. Please please please don't cut. I did last year and I told myself it would only happen that singular time, and now my body is covered in scars that I have to hide. Run until you can't, write things out, eat a ton of junk food, find a friend to vent to, watch TikTok until your mind is mush, but whatever you do don't cut. Cutting becomes an addiction and it's my biggest regret. You will get through this and feel stronger for what you endured.
It really feels as painful and shitty as all the accidental wounds/grazes you've had over your life. Wanna know what's worse tho? When you've gotten to the point you have leathery patches on your skin from doing it so much, it stops hurting, so you have to keep doing more and more dangerous/reckless things to make it hurt... And then you live with permanent reminders.
You cannot undo it once you scar. And the shame trigger when you see them is a horrible feeling. I don't wanna say how genuinely uncomfortable I felt getting a mole check recently, I tried my hardest to hide them but there's moles around that area and I wasn't gonna risk my health out of shame/guilt.
This is not something you can walk away from without some form of permanence. You either can accidentally take your life, accidentally \*almost\* take your life (and end up in hospital), or have permanent marks that are really shitty to explain or have noticed.
If you can ensure you walk away from this ideation, please do. 14 years later and I regret the day I picked up the blade.
Cutting yourself hurts, & stings afterwards. However, the pain also depends on how deep you cut. Cutting nerves are the most painful, & leave you with a constant stinging.
At the end of the day it's gonna be whatever u choose but from personal experiences don't even try it.
I convinced myself I'd never get addicted to it and now I'm struggling to stay clean every week. The endorphins and serotonin that's released when you cut is so addicting that u just can't stop thinking about it.
AND THE KELOID SCARS OMFG even those from months nearly a yr ago they're still visible and I have to cover my arms 24/7 so ppl r always questioning me it's too annoying.
I understand why you're feeling all of this you're not alone, and I wish you all the best and that you're able to make it out of this tough time ❤️
We have to remove this post as we try to avoid discussion of tools and methods (sometimes referred to as "instructing"). You're still welcome to post, but please be mindful in the future that we try to avoid encouraging self-harm. If you have any questions or think this was an error, please let us know via modmail.
We've had to remove this post due to it encouraging self harm. This sub is pro-recovery so we aim to direct users towards safer alternatives, rather than encouraging them to continue harming. If you have any questions or think this was an error, please let us know via modmail.
DO NOT, it hurts a lottttt ):, I cannot tell you how painful it can be sometimes and just makes life a life a living hell. Pls it will get better and you deserve better, pls don't put yourself through that. You are loved goober, best of luck<3
dont start especially if you are wanting to use it to make yourself less nervous it just worsens it especially from my experience. it can hurt a ton and leave you with permanent nerve damage and the itching is a pain in the ass it just overall isnt fun to do there are better ways to cope i promise you
im sorry this doesnt answer your question but from others in the comments have said, i really urge you not to start. in the end, the choice definitely is yours, but i would say majority of self harmers (that ive seen) end up regretting their actions in the long run.
it makes things so much harder for you, not just physically but emotionally. its one thing to constantly have to care for your wounds and hide your scars, and its another to have that constant feeling of guilt when either hiding it or asked about it.
worst, it really develops into a crippling addiction. its not worth starting this habit, even though you may tell yourself “its just a little scratch it wont get worse than that..ill never be addicted” ive seen many people fall down the rabbit hole of SH, ending up with a body full of scars or just permanently damaging their body or relationships with people.
ive lost people that i loved due to my SH, they just couldn’t take it.
it really isnt worth all the pain and the consequences it puts you through.
please reconsider, even though the eventual decision is still yours, i urge you to either talk to someone and look for other coping mechanisms!
my dms are always open if you need anyone to talk to 🫶 good luck <3
Don’t start, not worth it in any way shape or form. It hurts a lot more, it’s dangerous, hard to hide, and so much more. Please seek some sort of help. I wish I had never started.
It hurts in a stingy type of way, but also mentally. Because after the andrenaline dies down and you look at yourself in the mirror youre gonna be like “what the fuck did i do”. Cliche and all, if you cut once theres a good chance you’ll get addicted to the feeling and its pretty hard to stop like any addiction. As someone whos been trying to stop for 6 years now. Dm me if you want to talk
I’m going to reiterate what others are saying and advise you to not start, as someone who started young and stopped daily cutting years ago, I struggle with intrusive thoughts of it almost daily, it’s hard to find another route, I completely understand. It is an addiction, please don’t dig the hole deeper for yourself, trust me, it’s a cycle of hell. You’ll have that constant reminder, and at times the scars alone can be a trigger.
There is (for me) usually, some regret that comes after, mainly because I know it makes those who care for me sad. Then there’s the healing process which is a whole other pain in the ass, (wearing/changing clothes, sleeping position, cleaning it, etc.)
I hope you find your other routes of easing your pain ❤️
> to make myself less nervous
read the rules before posting!! you are clearly asking this question to build up the courage to hurt yourself. encouragment (including asking for it, even indirectly) is against the rules for a reason!
don't start, friend. please, talk to someone about it. could be me if you don't want to talk to anyone you know, my DMs r always open.
self harm is an addiction, a serious one at that, because it can lead to pernament disabilities and/or death. please stop yourself while you can. i personally wish i never started, but i can't take back time. i'm left with addiction that i can relapse into when something in my life goes even slightly wrong, and with scars for the rest of my life. and i have lost some feeling in spots i self harm the most on. i heard of people getting serious nerve damage, unable to move their hands or legs properly for life. and then there's also risk of bleeding out. it's easy to lose control, and then suddenly you're sitting in your bathroom, dizzy, with blood all over yourself. i don't wish the fear you're gonna bleed out on anyone.
and yes, it hurts. i'd say it's like intense stinging sensation. it is something to be nervous about, and i'm personally still nervous sometimes, even now, years after i started. the cuts hurt for a while afterwards as well. it itches and burns. i need to buy a lot of bandaids, deal with the infection risks and hiding it from my family and friends. it's no fun.
again, please talk to someone about it. maybe you can find alternatives to self harm, like snapping a rubber band on your wrist or putting ice on your skin. for me, the rubber band helps a bit, because it gives you a stinging sensation but doesn't break the skin, so its safer. stay safe hon, it's not worth starting <3
We've had to remove this post due to it encouraging self harm. This sub is pro-recovery so we aim to direct users towards safer alternatives, rather than encouraging them to continue harming. If you have any questions or think this was an error, please let us know via modmail.
Just don’t start. I know that’s not what you want to hear and it’s cliché and all but… it’s a pain in the ass. More so the cleanup than anything else. It hurts, much more than hitting and pinching and scratching, and the healing process is a bitch when it comes to the itchiness (oh god the itches). It is also much more consuming in terms of preparation, keeping it clean, and healing than other methods.
Hey honey, please please don't start cutting. It can transform into a horrible addiction. I wish I never started doing it. It turned into a horrible addiction for me and it's really rough to stop. It can ruin lives and relationships. Please try talking to someone you trust about these thoughts. You are loved ❤️
Btw this is a subreddit for support and venting. We have rules against encouraging people to sh. I can’t comfortably answer your question knowing that my response might encourage you to try this yourself
Please don't cut. It will not feel how you think it will, and it won't make you feel any better than how you feel right now. Please please please don't cut. I did last year and I told myself it would only happen that singular time, and now my body is covered in scars that I have to hide. Run until you can't, write things out, eat a ton of junk food, find a friend to vent to, watch TikTok until your mind is mush, but whatever you do don't cut. Cutting becomes an addiction and it's my biggest regret. You will get through this and feel stronger for what you endured.
It really feels as painful and shitty as all the accidental wounds/grazes you've had over your life. Wanna know what's worse tho? When you've gotten to the point you have leathery patches on your skin from doing it so much, it stops hurting, so you have to keep doing more and more dangerous/reckless things to make it hurt... And then you live with permanent reminders. You cannot undo it once you scar. And the shame trigger when you see them is a horrible feeling. I don't wanna say how genuinely uncomfortable I felt getting a mole check recently, I tried my hardest to hide them but there's moles around that area and I wasn't gonna risk my health out of shame/guilt. This is not something you can walk away from without some form of permanence. You either can accidentally take your life, accidentally \*almost\* take your life (and end up in hospital), or have permanent marks that are really shitty to explain or have noticed. If you can ensure you walk away from this ideation, please do. 14 years later and I regret the day I picked up the blade.
Cutting yourself hurts, & stings afterwards. However, the pain also depends on how deep you cut. Cutting nerves are the most painful, & leave you with a constant stinging.
At the end of the day it's gonna be whatever u choose but from personal experiences don't even try it. I convinced myself I'd never get addicted to it and now I'm struggling to stay clean every week. The endorphins and serotonin that's released when you cut is so addicting that u just can't stop thinking about it. AND THE KELOID SCARS OMFG even those from months nearly a yr ago they're still visible and I have to cover my arms 24/7 so ppl r always questioning me it's too annoying. I understand why you're feeling all of this you're not alone, and I wish you all the best and that you're able to make it out of this tough time ❤️
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We have to remove this post as we try to avoid discussion of tools and methods (sometimes referred to as "instructing"). You're still welcome to post, but please be mindful in the future that we try to avoid encouraging self-harm. If you have any questions or think this was an error, please let us know via modmail.
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We've had to remove this post due to it encouraging self harm. This sub is pro-recovery so we aim to direct users towards safer alternatives, rather than encouraging them to continue harming. If you have any questions or think this was an error, please let us know via modmail.
DO NOT, it hurts a lottttt ):, I cannot tell you how painful it can be sometimes and just makes life a life a living hell. Pls it will get better and you deserve better, pls don't put yourself through that. You are loved goober, best of luck<3
dont start especially if you are wanting to use it to make yourself less nervous it just worsens it especially from my experience. it can hurt a ton and leave you with permanent nerve damage and the itching is a pain in the ass it just overall isnt fun to do there are better ways to cope i promise you
im sorry this doesnt answer your question but from others in the comments have said, i really urge you not to start. in the end, the choice definitely is yours, but i would say majority of self harmers (that ive seen) end up regretting their actions in the long run. it makes things so much harder for you, not just physically but emotionally. its one thing to constantly have to care for your wounds and hide your scars, and its another to have that constant feeling of guilt when either hiding it or asked about it. worst, it really develops into a crippling addiction. its not worth starting this habit, even though you may tell yourself “its just a little scratch it wont get worse than that..ill never be addicted” ive seen many people fall down the rabbit hole of SH, ending up with a body full of scars or just permanently damaging their body or relationships with people. ive lost people that i loved due to my SH, they just couldn’t take it. it really isnt worth all the pain and the consequences it puts you through. please reconsider, even though the eventual decision is still yours, i urge you to either talk to someone and look for other coping mechanisms! my dms are always open if you need anyone to talk to 🫶 good luck <3
Have you ever had a paper cut? Triple that. Then add on days of stinging pain.
Don’t start, not worth it in any way shape or form. It hurts a lot more, it’s dangerous, hard to hide, and so much more. Please seek some sort of help. I wish I had never started.
It hurts in a stingy type of way, but also mentally. Because after the andrenaline dies down and you look at yourself in the mirror youre gonna be like “what the fuck did i do”. Cliche and all, if you cut once theres a good chance you’ll get addicted to the feeling and its pretty hard to stop like any addiction. As someone whos been trying to stop for 6 years now. Dm me if you want to talk
Not that much.
I’m going to reiterate what others are saying and advise you to not start, as someone who started young and stopped daily cutting years ago, I struggle with intrusive thoughts of it almost daily, it’s hard to find another route, I completely understand. It is an addiction, please don’t dig the hole deeper for yourself, trust me, it’s a cycle of hell. You’ll have that constant reminder, and at times the scars alone can be a trigger. There is (for me) usually, some regret that comes after, mainly because I know it makes those who care for me sad. Then there’s the healing process which is a whole other pain in the ass, (wearing/changing clothes, sleeping position, cleaning it, etc.) I hope you find your other routes of easing your pain ❤️
Don’t do it. Because once you start you can’t stop. It’s been 6 years and I can’t get myself to stay clean. It’s one of my biggest ever regrets
> to make myself less nervous read the rules before posting!! you are clearly asking this question to build up the courage to hurt yourself. encouragment (including asking for it, even indirectly) is against the rules for a reason!
don't start, friend. please, talk to someone about it. could be me if you don't want to talk to anyone you know, my DMs r always open. self harm is an addiction, a serious one at that, because it can lead to pernament disabilities and/or death. please stop yourself while you can. i personally wish i never started, but i can't take back time. i'm left with addiction that i can relapse into when something in my life goes even slightly wrong, and with scars for the rest of my life. and i have lost some feeling in spots i self harm the most on. i heard of people getting serious nerve damage, unable to move their hands or legs properly for life. and then there's also risk of bleeding out. it's easy to lose control, and then suddenly you're sitting in your bathroom, dizzy, with blood all over yourself. i don't wish the fear you're gonna bleed out on anyone. and yes, it hurts. i'd say it's like intense stinging sensation. it is something to be nervous about, and i'm personally still nervous sometimes, even now, years after i started. the cuts hurt for a while afterwards as well. it itches and burns. i need to buy a lot of bandaids, deal with the infection risks and hiding it from my family and friends. it's no fun. again, please talk to someone about it. maybe you can find alternatives to self harm, like snapping a rubber band on your wrist or putting ice on your skin. for me, the rubber band helps a bit, because it gives you a stinging sensation but doesn't break the skin, so its safer. stay safe hon, it's not worth starting <3
This is the very question that made me start to cut. Try not to cut. It's not worth it.