Self harm

What do you think about self harm, cutting etc?
An expression of pain or anger or merely a form of attention seeking?

What do you think about self harm, cutting etc?
An expression of pain or anger or merely a form of attention seeking?

What do you think about self harm, cutting etc?
An expression of pain or anger or merely a form of attention seeking?

People think that cutting is a mental illness though I disagree, from the age of 12 to the age of early 17 I self harmed and I don't know why I did it, nobody ever saw them (except when I ended up in hospital cuz of it) I think it's more to do with Freud's concept of Id, Ego and Super-ego, because I certainly wouldn't do it now. When you do it you are THE only person in the world but I think as you become more apathetic you realise more and more and it inclines you to stop, that's what I found anyway

Its fun, but it hurts.

Seriously, do you expect a rational reply?

Yeah I would expect a rational reply. I think you'll find it's a subject not talked about enough considering it's often serious implications.
As is the case with other mental health problems. The general consensus seems to be that if they aren't talked about then they don't exist, and I personally feel that we should be more open about these things.

Do you self-harm by any chance...?

Do you self-harm by any chance...?

haha
isnt maskall the same one that pleaded forgiveness just a few days back..?
haha

Do you self-harm by any chance...?

I do, have done since I was young, and I didn't understand why I did it. Although I didn't tell anyone about it for years. However I also suffer from bipolar affective disorder and have since learned that this is a symptom of dysphoric mania.
I personally feel that self harm is merely a form of escapism, just as people would say drink or take drugs, self harm is similar. Except less harmful in the long run. Drinking too much can cause liver damage, self harming merely leaves a few scars. I find that self harm has often helped me to stay alive, a means of relieving tension. When I have ignored these feelings it has often resulted in greater degrees of self destructive behaviour.

Oooh Oooh I have Borderline Personality Disorder well I did anyway and they gave me drugs, but I'm ok now...honest.....*cackles*

No really I did, I got like consideration forms on all my exams and put in isolation until I got better

Yeah I would expect a rational reply. I think you'll find it's a subject not talked about enough considering it's often serious implications.
As is the case with other mental health problems. The general consensus seems to be that if they aren't talked about then they don't exist, and I personally feel that we should be more open about these things.