Is it normal that i like to cut or hurt myself whenever i'm angry or sad

I used to cut myself as a form of punishment to relieve guilt.

For example, I had very bad impulse control problems and I would say something stupid and regret it immediately afterward. No matter how minor it was, I felt horrible guilt for it which could only be relieved through cutting, usually with a knife and usually pretty deep and scarring. I believed, from the bottom of my heart, that I was a worthless human being and deserved to be punished for it. I saw no future for myself.

It's been about 6-7 years since I have done that. I have gotten help and it has changed my life exponentially. This need to harm yourself is a side effect of an issue that you need to deal with because no matter how much you want to believe that it ends at small cuts or scratches, you never know whether or not you'll meet your tipping point and go from scratches and small cuts to slashing your wrist overdosing.

Mental illness is like black ice. Sometimes you don't know that it's there or how bad it is until you've slipped and done more damage than can be repaired through some stitches or band-aids.

No it's called self mutilation and you need to stop. Why do you hate yourself? If you can't answer the question, and start loving yourself, get help from a therapist.

Yes it is normal. However, it is not healthy. I used to cut myself when I was mad/depressed, it made me fell better at the time but I finally realized it just masks everything. Try to find someone you trust to talk to. That is what I did and it really helped. If you have a good friend that you trust talk to them, if not go to a pastor. Even if you do not go to church they will listen. Or maybe a therapist or counselor. I hope you get the help you need, best of luck:)

It is normal, and a lot of people have the need to self harm when they are upset, angry, depressed, or stressed. It tends to make one feel better, even if it's making them physically worse and it's only temporary. I actually have this same thing, trying to get over the urge to hurt myself whenever something irritates, angers, upsets, or depresses me. Of course, I'm getting help from my dear fiancé. You need to get guidance from a person. Not necessarily a therapist, as I have not wanted to go there myself and I know that feeling. I feel you need to find a friend or a partner to talk to this about. Even a family member would be helpful, because this can be overcomed. Just my thoughts on it. But yes, I would say that it is normal.

It's not normal.

My brother hit his palm until it turns red, whereupon me and my sisters laugh as he screams.