Pages: 1 2  Next -- Posted by Anonymous at 5:48 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 When I was in grade 8 or 9 I went through a major cutting phase, which I'll admit was hardly justified. And I was doing really well up until recently. 5 years without cutting, then last night something just set me off. The amount of stress I had built up inside me was crippling, I don't sleep at night due to car collision related nightmares, school is terrible, and whatever I do nothing ever seems right. Still the cutting was unjustifiable, I know. But it felt so good. Like an entire weight was lifted off my shoulders, I was happy after that and had a better attitude toward everything. Until I realized that I had to tell my boyfriend. He doesn't understand how it felt good, and how it relieved stress. To be honest neither do I. Does anyone know how this appears to relieve stress and feel physically pleasing? (Yes stupid decision I wont do it again) -- Posted by Jokerboy719 at 5:49 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 Lets talk. Nothing stupid I want towards you -- Posted by CarolineLouise at 5:49 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 It releases endorphins from your body when you cut which in turn makes it feel good -- Posted by tomay93 at 5:50 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 Technically pain can/does release endorphins so yeah -- Posted by mcrgrl9 at 5:50 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 >.< thats confusing the fact that you can say that making yourself hurt, can make u feel better? wow... -- Posted by Randomaster at 5:50 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 Physical pain takes your mind away from emotional pain -- Posted by ray503458 at 5:51 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 stimulates your body to release adrenaline (fight or flight repsonse) and endorphins in your brain to make you think it doesn't hurt. My girlfriend is a cutter, hasn't done it in a few years, but once a cutter always a cutter, its an unfortunate, but kind of the way it is -- Posted by Anonymous at 5:51 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 So the painkiller in the endorphins are stronger than the pain inflicted from the blade? -- Posted by ashleyacid at 5:51 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 Cutting works for some people. It releases the endorphins in your body. It Helps. But its bad. But myself and many other people do it anyway. You just have to control it. -- Posted by blackbandaid at 5:52 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 Quote: from mcrgrl9 at 2:50 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 >.< thats confusing the fact that you can say that making yourself hurt, can make u feel better? wow... It's true for some people. It's not good but it's true. It's to do with endorphins -- Posted by Jokerboy719 at 5:53 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 Why do you want to hurt yourself? -- Posted by ray503458 at 5:54 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 yes the endorphins are stronger, its amazing what brain chemicals can do. -- Posted by Anonymous at 5:54 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 Quote: from ashleyacid at 8:51 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 Cutting works for some people. It releases the endorphins in your body. It Helps. But its bad. But myself and many other people do it anyway. You just have to control it. I have controlled it for so long   I just knew last night that it would make me feel better. First time in years... My boyfriend smokes weed to relieve stress and "have fun" I cut, what's the difference I haven't killed myself yet. -- Posted by drifting at 5:55 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 The release of adrenaline and that is nice. Ill admit to that. It gives you a good clean high, which can be enough to make you feel less depressed. In addition, it gives you that whole "My pain is real" sensation, which helps with the stress. However, it can be dangerous. It is addicting. And its just not the greatest way to deal with stress. I definitely know where your coming from, especially going long periods of time without it, then starting back up. Just last night I found myself pressing a razor into my arm. Even though I barely broke skin and didnt cut, it was just exhilarating. Thats been my worst breakdown in about 8 months, which is much less time then you went, so I can only imagine how it must have been for you. Just try to remember that its not an acceptable way to deal with the stress, and its going to work better to just talk to someone. If you have any questions or need someone to talk to, feel free to PM myself, or one of the SLs. -- Posted by Anonymous at 6:00 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 Quote: from drifting at 8:55 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 The release of adrenaline and that is nice. Ill admit to that. It gives you a good clean high, which can be enough to make you feel less depressed. In addition, it gives you that whole "My pain is real" sensation, which helps with the stress. However, it can be dangerous. It is addicting. And its just not the greatest way to deal with stress.   I definitely know where your coming from, especially going long periods of time without it, then starting back up. Just last night I found myself pressing a razor into my arm. Even though I barely broke skin and didnt cut, it was just exhilarating. Thats been my worst breakdown in about 8 months, which is much less time then you went, so I can only imagine how it must have been for you. Just try to remember that its not an acceptable way to deal with the stress, and its going to work better to just talk to someone. If you have any questions or need someone to talk to, feel free to PM myself, or one of the SLs. Thanks :) I'm so relieved to know that I'm not alone in this -- Posted by k14nk at 7:41 pm on Dec. 3, 2008 wow ive been talking to kids about the same subject all day. Ive cut myself. It feels good in a sick way? its wierd -- Posted by XxGoredollxX21 at 3:38 am on Dec. 5, 2008 Yupp  it feels really good. someone told me it was like eating chocolate but an immediate relief. its the endorphins.     ...stupid endorphins.... Pages: 1 2  Next