When does cutting become a real problem

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I started awhile back but it was never a regular thing. I usually only do it when things get really bad. It clears my head and calms me down. Sometimes I do get the urge to do it but if I want I can fit it. So the question is it really a problem because in honesty I don’t really think nor do I really want help.

Category: Tags: asked January 3, 2015

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Cutting helps because it makes a person feel and that they have a choice and their letting the pain be felt or at least it did for me. You might not want to change but it is a problem because it means your not addressing the pain that causes you the need to take a razor sharp knife and slice open your skin. Also its dangerous and if your parents find out *shudder*. But I think you know that because you wrote this message and because every addiction doesn't start off as a regular thing it grows into one as you deal less and less with your problems. Find another outlet before you seriously hurt yourself and before you start thinking it should be a lifestyle
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Cutting is always a problem. No matter. I've been through it, it seems as if you do have good control over yourself but you may never know what anger can do to you once you've begun cutting, it is always an option in mind. Many people who cut don't think it's much of a problem as they seem to think that they don't do it that often and neither do they think it's serious or they don't want help. But by beginning to cut at all, it is something inside you that makes you feel this way, which means something is wrong and it's empty and it hurts. I would know, I've been self harming for 3 years, it started off small, and it became something so big. I wouldn't want the same to happen to you, so while you still are safe or more or less, please reach out for help or talk it out with someone.
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It doesn't sound like you have totally lost control, which would be if you were doing it a lot and even little things set you off. Regardless it isn't a good thing to do and maybe with just some self work you can find an alternative to doing it.
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The answer is that cutting is always a problem. It is a sure sign that something is not boding well in your head and it is time to explore what is forcing you to transfer mental pain to physical pain. The majority of people who cut never really admit it's a problem, because that has become their coping mechanism and when something goes wrong, cutting is the release. I cut for 3 years but self-harmed in multiple ways for about 10 years and still do somethings. It is a terribly hard habit to break, but I think it is very important you reach out even if you don't think it is a problem. It is a big problem, and it can grow into more. Please reach out.
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Cutting is a problem the moment you first do it.
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I would agree with some of the things people above have said. I think cutting is a "problem" from the start. While it might seem crazy I would maybe try to talk to friends and try to slowly work yourself away from it. While reasons for self-harm differs from person to person, if it gets out of hand it becomes an escape and an addiction. While talking to parents (which I can personally say helps a lot but is so scary) is an option, just try to talk about it. I still struggle with "the urge" but thanks to amazing friends and family I've surrounded myself with, I've moved away from it. Best of luck to you and happy new years!
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When you do it for no particular reason. Or you feel that you must do it, or that it will heal you.