Wanting to tear off my skin?

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I know it probably sounds really strange, but I’ve been getting the feeling of wanting to rip the skin of my body. I sort of get this feeling in my spine if that makes any sense? Then the feeling will get worse and will start to pool at the bottom at the stomach and i just want to choke myself? I once tried to claw myself but I don’t have much nails because I bite the, to the point of bleeding. I’m not a drug addict or anything and this feeling just makes me feel heavy? Like someone hollowed out my chest and left it to fester.. I’ve been extremely on edge lately to top it all of and really stressed out so I occasionally tug at my hair or bite my wrists or arms and I tried to tell my mum a couple of times but she laughed and said I have nothing to stress about? Is this feeling normal? And how can I stop it? (I know its a lot but I really need to get it of my chest before I stop eating again.)

Category: Tags: asked August 11, 2013

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I'm assuming stress is the main factor of why you've been feeling this way? I'm very sorry to hear that. Maybe you can try finding other ways to release the urges and temptations of harming yourself. Sometimes just a nice shower or shredding pieces of paper will do. As long as there is something distracting you and keeping you preoccupied (without adding even more stress) from those thoughts. Relax and remember, you are stronger than those urges. It's going to take a lot of willpower and it'll be very difficult, but you can do it! If your mom is not willing to take you seriously then the best thing would be to seek advice or help from a professional. Perhaps you can schedule an appointment with someone? You will be helped absolutely judge-free. Stay strong!
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First, take a deep breath. They are million things you can do instead of hurting yourself. Maybe you don't feel good in your body, and you feel like you are walking zombie. Well, if you want help right now, when you feel like tearing off your skin, take a ice cube and place it on area where you want to hurt. The coldness hurts and it's not dangerous as hurting yourself. Maybe you could box your anger out. You know, punch something like pillow or boxing bag if you have it. Sporting is really good thing too. You can go juggling outside for a ten minutes and at least for a moment you'll forget about hurting. But I would seriously consider help. Professional help. You'll get antidepressants and this emotional pain will stop, at least for a while. I hope I helped a little and please, don't hurt yourself.
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I understand how you're feeling. To help, try to avoid stressful things if you can. If you cannot, try to distract yourself. Play with your fingers or get a spin ring(simply a ring of 2 parts, you can spin the outside part and it helps to relieve stress and anxiety. Also, it helps keep your hands/fingers busy.) I understand it may be hard at first, but it WILL eventually get better. I hope this works well for you, love.
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Try to take 30 minutes off every day and just meditate. Sit down, relax, close your eyes. If it ain't quiet where you live, theres plenty of ''nature sounds'' on youtube.