Is it normal to draw fake wounds on oneself to avoid cutting?

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I sometimes draw fake wounds and stitches on myself, on my arms, hands, fingers and belly mostly, to avoid actually cutting myself. It amuses me to see the red on my skin. I'm not actually cutting myself, so that' s okay, right?

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago

    That's fine, it is a technique that is taught to people that go into mental hospitals for self-mutilation. It is encouraged amongst people that consider self-mutilation.

    Just be careful that the ink you are using is not toxic.

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  • Kyrawolf
    11 years ago

    I do that sometimes but i get so mad that i stab myself with the pen to see actuall blood..... but drawing them does kinda help with the urge to make myself bleed, i say its normal :)

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  • Petta
    11 years ago

    Oooh~ I'll have to try that :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Is that a diversion technique? Iv heard of them before (: it's normal. & very clever I think x

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  • silentpool456
    11 years ago

    Wow,is it really? What a neat fact.^^

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  • silentpool456
    11 years ago

    Huh, I didn't think of that. Maybe I can do that.

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  • Shackleford96
    11 years ago

    Be careful, because some of that ink is unhealthy for your skin I'm sure, but it's definitely better than cutting yourself... Maybe look up special paints or something that are made for skin?

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    • lease
      11 years ago

      Really?? You're concerned about the freakin' ink? How about "great idea, much better than actually injuring yourself"

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      • Shackleford96
        11 years ago

        Really?? Did you miss the part where I said, "...but it's definitely better than cutting yourself..."

        Lol.

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  • BearGrylls
    11 years ago

    What we used to do at school is squeeze on a squash ball until the veins stood up on our forearms and then draw over them with permanent markers. The solvents would get absorbed into our bloodstreams and we'd get a nice buzz.

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