Is it normal?

[CroixNoire]

Why when I get mad I have this urge to hurt myself? Is it to control my anger? I tend to snap a rubber band against my wrist to control those urges.

[Solidrain]

I get this too! I think it’s a way to try and manifest your feelings in a physical way that makes them easier to deal with?

[CroixNoire in reply to Solidrain]

That honestly makes sense.

[Chanshan]

We all feel that urge so that our pain turns to physical pain. But it is very important to control the urge. That is never a solution and should not be on the table.

[CroixNoire in reply to Chanshan]

Yeah I understand that’s not the way to deal with it.

[Chanshan in reply to CroixNoire]

I know it is easier said than controlling. But we all have to try our best knowing that is not good idea.

You are not the only one go through the urge. I am feeling same way but making statement like that makes you not want to do it.

[Amlughelke]

I think sometimes when you are upset, doing something physical helps to make it less “mental”. I used to have issues with this, but I changed it into doing something else physical that doesn’t involve hurting anything. Now, I tend to go on a brisk walk. Even if it’s just a brisk walk in my house. It really helps me to calm down and focus. Maybe you should try to find something else you can do that doesn’t involve pain, but is still physical.