yeah me too I used to do those things to numb the pain mentally by feeling the pain physically

instead of self harming let the pain out in a much better way learn something new let that be your tool to ease pain

so how did you stopped it

u need to consult a psychiatrist on urgent basis.

are you in high school?

i stopped it by playing i play cricket and i console my pain by running hard and bowling

@adoringhawk7 actually I'm trying my best not to whenever i feel that way i just get out of my house

and also i play ukulele i play it when im in pain

no I'm in college

anyway that doesn't matter, what you have is loss of endorphins, serotonin, oxytocin or dopamine. consult a psychologist, they will give you medicine to help you function properly. It has worked for me.

if u are inside ur house just run like anything jus make music with whatever u have

@anusahka28 I don't know just I started to accept the life the way it is. we can't stop the ultimate we just need to find something to hold on

pain manifests in many ways.. and whatever you do.. remember that you do it to cope up with the pain! don't blame or think something is wrong with you. you are just trying to deal with issues. and you know you have to ease the cutting and self harming right?!

don't find distraction in pain, find distraction in music because essentially music is created from pain

you know you have to stop doing that right??

@bearwiththickhead actually I'm afraid of psychologist what if they jude me by my things and tell my parents I don't want to knoe them what I'm going through

another type of pain will distract you until you have built that resistance. And once you build that resistance, you will realise that you can deal with all kind of pain in a similar way. But physical and mental are two different aspects of health. Don't use your body as a specimen to learn bigger lessons by harming it.

@Recovering_babe yes i need it to stop

No, if hormonal imbalance is created, it needs to be treated by a professional. Tell your parents that you're dealing with hormonal imbalance. It will all be fine with the doctor.

it's a great sign that you want to stop. and remember.. as no one here is judging you but trying to help you... in the same way a professional will help you.. with actual tactics and tools that, will, help you stop harming yourself. they will give you results. believe in that and face your fear

tell them that you can't be happy, feal social situations and there is pain wherever in your body the pain is, the doctor's job is to give you solution not judge you. Don't over socialize with the doctor

you should consult a doctor or a psychologist l, without the concern of anyone judging you. We all have our own troubles and drawbacks, but that shouldn't stop us from reaching out to someone when in need. Reach out to someone whom you trust. Speak to them regarding your issues or if there's anything that's really bothering you due to which you harm yourself. Try and find the reason behind it. If it's too much for you to grasp then you can always consult a friend, but a doctor would guide you perfectly. Also why don't you try some extreme sports like hiking or something where you can exhert yourself . That would give you an adrenaline rush and also a feel of accomplishment after completion. Even if you do get hurt that way, you would have accomplished something for yourself. And Don't think about the society or anyone else, no one knows your struggle better then you, and no one's judgments make a difference. It's all in you. Only you have the control over you and also the potential to do good with yourself.

i m facing the same issue , idk how to stop it. i m just 16 and my left arm and legs are full of cut marks and burnt scars . i really want to stop it but i won't go to any doctor . also music or playing anything doesnt help me

stop that freaking shit right nowwww!!! harming your own skin for what? nothing, right!!!! are you out of yo mind, I mean harming yourself is okay and other harming you is not!!? bro get some chill Kay? you getting mental anxiety, social anxiety, depression what not, what's yo body's fault? why you doing this to your own self! STOP IT RIGHT AWAY!

I wish to ask a question to you my dear - a dogs likes to eat bone because of its taste or it's nutrition?