Cutting

[Vin1971]

For the first time a few weeks ago I started cutting my thigh. Not deep and little blood but never thought I would start doing it. Trouble in marriage and work etc. I could not find relief or escape . I’m 46 and never had temptation to do this which is really strange . I since then have periodically added a few cuts and find it getting habitual at times . I can’t figure out how and why I keep doing this . Just really weird for me

[Agora1]

Hi Vin, I remember reading the night you bought those razors. You are cutting because it's a form of release from your stresses in your marriage and work. It's also a form of having control in your life. It is going to become habitual every time you can't handle your life you'll want to reach for the razor. That's not the answer Vin, you know that. You need to seek out a professional who can help you find others ways to deal with your stresses. Cutting is not the answer. Please stay safe and reach out for help. xx

[Midnightwolf1]

I'm going to be honest with you. I've been there done that. For me, I did it for release. It released my depression at that time and the mental pain I was in. So you could be doing it for that reason. I know it feels wrong or weird and to be honest I don't know how I quitted. So far I'm 5 months clean from cutting myself on purpose. I really don't know if anything helped in the slightest but I hope everything works out for you.

~Sky

[dee_bells]

I don’t know anything about cutting but with anything like that—stop now while you can. Color, exercise or do something fun. You can do it. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸