Is it normal that i draw on myself when i get mad

I used to cut myself b/c i was depressed - not just lines, but i would write stuff or like carve pictures of what i was feeling into my skin. I stopped almost a year ago b/c i don't want a/o to see the scars so i started getting laser treatment to remove the scars (they were really bad and not going away). but recently i really want to cut again but i stop myself cuz i know i'll regret it. so instead, i use permanent markers to draw/write what i want to cut and look at it whenever i get down. it only stays on for a few days but better than nothing. is it normal?

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47% Normal
Based on 94 votes (44 yes)
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  • meekacheeckax23

    That's awesome ! Anything to help you stop cutting yourself you go girl !

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  • kdblueeyes

    Thanks for the idea. I have been fighting the urge to cut because I know it isn't a good idea and is addictive. I didn't cut much or for long I just needed a new outlet. And really it is a good idea to just do something non harmful and less permant.

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  • marmar28

    Yes if it's helping u to not cut then go for it another thing that helps is cutting something like dolls hair it gets it out of ur system at least it did and sometimes still does for me

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  • RawrzMmm

    I don't think it's normal but it's a good thing, it sounds like it's helping you so keep drawing :)

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  • That's better than cutting yourself and I think anything that stops you from hurting yourself is normal. Have you tried using an elastic band and snapping it against your wrist when you get the urge? It's a tip I once heard about beating the urge to cut oneself.

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