Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Why doesn't si help me anymore? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]smileyXmichelle[/m] at 8:03 pm on Nov. 30, 2008[quote]I have been cutting on and off for aboit 4.5 yrs. I stopped for the longest time. I just recently started again and I can't feel it. I mean, something obviously isn't right with wut I'm goin thru, but why can't I feel it? No matter what I use, how deep...I may feel a slight pinch, otherwise nothing!!! Has anyone else ever felt this? What do I do? That was my way to cope. I dont want to turn to drugs etc...It's scaring me. WHY CANT I FEEL IT?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post smileyXmichelle Posted at 8:03 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 I have been cutting on and off for aboit 4.5 yrs. I stopped for the longest time. I just recently started again and I can't feel it. I mean, something obviously isn't right with wut I'm goin thru, but why can't I feel it? No matter what I use, how deep...I may feel a slight pinch, otherwise nothing!!! Has anyone else ever felt this? What do I do? That was my way to cope. I dont want to turn to drugs etc...It's scaring me. WHY CANT I FEEL IT?

Replies Colleen35 Posted at 4:21 pm on Dec. 1, 2008 There are two possibilities for why it's not helping. The first is that you're not in the right mindset for SI right now.  I know that for me, sometimes when I try to go back it doesn't help at all, and sometimes when I go back, it's the same as I remember.  It really is based on your frame of mind The other is that your brain has shut down the receptors on the chemicals cutting releases, to try to keep you from overdosing.  It's the normal addiction curve, with a permanent consequence. Regardless of what it is, you should do your best to try to avoid cutting.  You don't need to turn to drugs; they're just as bad, and will end up not working for you after a while as well.  Try finding other ways to cope.  Everyone is different, so I can't tell you what will work for you, but there's something out there that will help.  Bring this up with your therapist, but instead of focusing just on this, try to solve the problems making you want to cut.  Removing the source is better than treating the symptoms. Good luck; please try not to hurt yourself, and if you do, be careful. looloo Posted at 8:13 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 its because what ever your going threw hurts you way more then any blade could.. Violently Happy Posted at 8:12 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 Post from this position was omitted due to content violations smileyXmichelle Posted at 8:12 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 Post from this position was omitted due to content violations smileyXmichelle Posted at 8:10 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 To those of you thinking I want attention, news flash!! I came on here as a last resort to find someone who could relate with wut I am going thru. You obviously have nothing better to do on here or in your life for that matter if you are responding to my post and probably just want points..can u say PATHETIC?! To others, thank you for the support. I appreciate it so much. I am seeing aa therapist, on meds, etc. So I am getting help.. W o n d e r l a n d Posted at 8:05 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 Find other options Talk to someone hersheyparker Posted at 8:05 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 Maybe you have had prior nerve damage? zombie4life Posted at 8:04 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 Post from this position was omitted due to content violations AliciaVengeance Posted at 8:04 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 Talk to someone you trust. addicted to girls Posted at 8:04 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 get help MischaELLE Posted at 8:04 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 because its obviously not what you need anymore. All 11 previous replies displayed.