Where do you cut???(a poll)

[ButterflyWrists]

I cut both sides of my arms, all the way up, but not all the way up on underside.

[Saturn0088]

Just copying and pasting what I wrote in response to an earlier article:

 

 

This is my first post to this message board. I normally don't even do this, but I noticed that no one has replied to you and think that I could at least say something on the matter.

 

My ex-girlfriend was a 'cutter'. I returned from the gas station one day b/c she wanted me to go out and buy some beer, and when I got back she was on the ground in tears with a blanket on her. She was already a pretty depressed girl, and I generally assumed that she was just crying over her past (which was pretty upsetting, to say the least). I later found out while in bed with her, that she was crying because she had almost killed herself by cutting her thighs so many times with an exact-o knife. Mind you, this was a day or two later... and there were so many scars down her legs that it scared me to death at first. She made me promise to never tell another soul about these cuts she did, and I kept my promise while still being with her.. whether that was right of me to do or not is an ethical question that I'll never know the answer of.

 

Anyways, I don't try for a minute to pretend that I can understand what you or she was going through, b/c I honestly don't. But I do know that hurting oneself is somehow connected to earlier experiences in life where pain was consistant, and becomes such that it is the only thing that can help a person deal with their haunting past. And this is normally something that wasn't your fault (i.e. molestation, incest, abortion, rape, etc). Instead of telling my ex that she shouldn't do it anymore, I rather tried to understand 'why' she did this. She always told me the same thing - 'it's how i deal'. Pretty vague excuse, I know - but I knew where she was coming from.

 

I am always better at analysis than giving advice about something, however, I guess I'll tell you what I would tell her if I ever saw her again and found she had this same problem occurring. --- Do some soul searching into your past and find what it is that you are feeling guilt about. And not only that, but confront the problem. Because odds are, it's an issue you've been suppressing and purposely avoiding dealing with for most or all of your life. And pain is the only solution to make you feel like you're okay. It's not much different than any addiction that we, as humans, carry with us throughout our day. Cigarettes, alcohol, anger, depression - they're all things that we relate back to in order to feel comfortable and in control of our world. You must learn to not only live without these things, but realize why you don't need them in order to be truly happy.

 

And lastly, make sure your boyfriend knows about this. No matter how much you're afraid of his reaction (if he doesn't already know)... let him. Talk to him and others about this as much as possible, even though it may be embarressing or difficult to talk about. It's the only way to begin letting go of this addiction you've had in your life for far too long.

[musicguy]

I cut my wrists (like I did 4 times today)

[debidear]

I know it is hard but please DONT cut, take one day at a time, or if you need it, one hour at a time. Keep busy, don't sit alone in a dark room and think too much. I know that helps when I cut, now I take it about 2 hours at a time. Small signs of progress are better than no progress, and remember, everyone slips occasionally.

Best wishes, let me know how you do.

[insecure246]

Chest. Or the inside of my bicep area. Because no one will see. I havent done it for about 3 months now. But the urge to do so strikes very often and it takes everything I have to not give into it. It's like a quick release of a seemingly overwhelming pressure.

[waytoodown]

I used to cut on my left arm, bassically everywhere on it, from my shoulder to my hand. I also cut on my stomach and my legs. I believe that when I cut on my stomach and legs, it was more because I hated myself, my body....everything about me. When I cut my arms it was more to deal with emotional pain.

...But I haven't cut in a bit more then 6 months!

[Managor]

This poll has been going for over a year now... Wow

[AnotherBrokenDoll]

I rekon go MG for starting a poll thats kept its place! Its sad though... 9 pages of people saying where/when/why they cut. Cutting is such a destroying thing. It really gets you hooked don't it.

[xXTorieXx]

mmhm all the *normal places*

wrists /arms

thighs

tummy/ back

 

p.s. scars can be combatted with vitamin D cream .....

 

Saddly quitting isnt as easy as starting

[Moon Goddess]

I can't believe this post has been going for so long. I am sorry if it offends or if in someone way it's not right my intention was just for people to get things out and for others to notice that they are not alone. If you see someone on this topic who cuts you might want to help them out. Mainly everyone look around you are not that different you can reach out to anyone here. I haven't cut for months now and I can't say it's easy cuz yes it is addicting and once you start and realise you can it's very hard to stop. That's why it should never be encouraged but nonetheless it's here and most people have dealt or are dealing with it.

 

Anyone can PM me if they want I know I have been absent from the forum for sometime but it hasn't left my thoughts. And now I'm back to help. ^_^

[TheyMustNeverKnow]

IM deffo not a cuting person... ive cut myself once and that was to stop my bestie... she always uct herself so to try and stop it i decided to cut while i was on the phone to her... i only did a scrtch.. a lil deep one.. and i was lyk "owww ok no way ill help her another way ow so not worth it owwww" ive still got the scar (its like a really really light faded browny line u cant tell at all unless i hold it up close and point to it) butman i could never do it. When im angry i sit down veryu still and cry. That makes me sound liek a woose but ive had a lot of pain in ym life. ive been abused inn more ways than one but i couldsnt and stil cant do anythign about it so i learnt to control my anger (i have anger management problems) andinstead of bashing things as i used to do i sit down very still and just make myself cry.. it releases the anger real good!

[Newo Ikkin]

Its really postive to see someone who has suffered trauma NOT turning to self-infliction as a way of coping. Now you best take care of your bestie, Rozi, kay? We're relying on you! x

[dashbreak]

i used to cut myself but lik whitefang said let out my emotions alot more constructively and i took up martial arts but to answer your original question i use to do my arm, or wraists

[_Jaffa_]

I try not to cut but sometimes I feel like my blood is tainted, like it's this thick, black goo and it feels like I cant breathe, like Im being posioned. So I cut to get rid of it so I can make new, clean blood. I know that sounds mental and weird and you probably think I'm crazy but thats why. I usually cut my wrist and use my watch to hide the scar.

[astonished]

I haven't cut for a very long time and I'm very proud of myself. When I did, I used to cut on my chest, hips, shoulders, underarms, ankles, upper thighs, hands, waist, stomach, and feet.

 

I'm glad I stopped.

[Mythical_Suicide]

I havent cut in nearly 3 months, but when I did I would cut my wrist, forearm and upper arms, Thighs when Iwanted it to be hidden and my sides.

[EvaGina]

When I was younger... anywhere... normally my arms.

I used to scratch at myself as well.

Once my stomach... but that was insane.

 

When things got bad last year, up my right thigh... I tried to figure out a way to make it hurt as much as possible with as little damage as possible to my skin.

[mitch17]

my favorite place to cut is a fresh warm piece of paper from the printer

[Moon Goddess]

Thank u all for your replies, for those who have stopped or are trying to I'm proud of u. I know it's hard i had cut for 3 years but then I stopped cuz of my bf I promised him I wouldn't so i haven't in over 6 months even though i've wanted to. I stop myself cuz of him and myself

[Emily525]

my favorite place to cut is a fresh warm piece of paper from the printer

 

 

I love that

[zeusmoose]

Hi

I cut my fingers and my hands, it makes it easier to explain away, you know I was chopping something and the knife slipped. I cut because I use it as a pressure release. When things get too much if I cut myself and make myself bleed, the pressure in me is released and I calm down. Does anyone else hurt themselves accidentally on purpose? I know it sounds weird but sometimes when I'm ironing or something I'll be thinking I've got my arm too close to the iron and the next thing I know I've burnt myself. I think that inflicting physical pain helps to take your mind off the mental stuff.

Lou

[Sxc_Gobby_Lil_Gal]

i mainly did it on my arms, fingers or ankles.

on my arms i only eva did my left arm and only twice on the top but the rest all below my elbow, i have stoped at the moment but i feel i will start again sometime

[NKP]

I use to cut my hands, arms, legs, feet, but i havent cut in a few weeks so i think thats alright

[Moon Goddess]

Thank you all again for posting, I think this thread has been good cuz that way people who cut or injure themselves can see that they are not alone and that their are others who are suffering just like them. Keep posting!

 

With Luv,

MG

[Moon Goddess]

Hiya! I'm MG's best friend Death Goddess I used to cut my ankles. Why? because of my problems, sometimes to hurt myself instead of others, guilty feelings basically when I feel really depressed. I haven't cut for almost a month now.