Is it normal that i cut my nails until i bleed

Every time I sit down with nothing to do i take nail clippers and cut and rip my nails down until they bleed, and then throb later during the day. Is this really that out of the ordinary? It doesn't hurt very much so it's not the same as cutting yourself, right?

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  • Echoes

    I have friend who used to do that a lot. Now he doesn't do anymore cuz he's out of the mess he was in. You must be stressed out or very tense about something, if not then make some changes to your daily routine or pick up a hobby that'll keep your hands busy or whenever you get the urge jsut pick up a pen and start writing or drawing.

    It's even better if you make it a challenge to kill the urge and never do it again. That can boost your will.

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  • randomjelly

    Self mutilation is self mutilation. It may be anxiety, OCD, or just a nervous habit but I'd talk to a doc about it. Good luck!

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  • lalas

    Stop that ! .

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  • CrystalMoonlight

    That is a little like cutting, well, obviously it's not the same, but it's still self-harm - if I was you I'd see a GP/doctor about it.

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  • DannyKanes

    ^ What?

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  • yo my peeps ok dude i i did that likt two times butits a little diffent.Ok so i was taking a shower and when i was about to sampoo a bottle fell down and hit one of my toes it was the middle one.And im like OMG THIS HURT SO FA BAD.After that it started bleeding in the shower but i though that nothing going to happen it was a bleeding toe.So i got out og the shower put my PJS on and went to my bedroom but i was wachting tv and i check my toe to see how bad it was BUT IT WAS PRERTTY BAD.I cut that toe and the nail fell off so i have to wait for two weeks to let it grow back and it happen angin and it happen to my mom so dont do that becuse it doesnt hurt if its ready to fall off but dont do that read a book or somthing ok peace

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  • To me it's the same as cutting yourself, and I don't consider that normal either.

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  • Sil3nt_The_Apathetic

    I'll second what randomjelly said.

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  • Gardenia

    Ouch!!! Omg:( don't do that.

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