Is it normal to hurt yourself for attention?

29% Normal
9 Comments

I never got attention as a kid and my parents were terrible. I got seperated from them when I was 12 and sent to a foster home and I never got any attention there either. Now, I am an attention seeker and I will do almost anything to get attention. I only want posotive or sympathetic attention, though. I keep on delibrately doing stupid things in an attempt to get an obvious visual injry so people will feel sorry for me. I feel aweful because of this, but I feel like I might kill myself if I don't get attention. Is it normal?

Is It Normal?
Feeling Suicidal?
We couldn't help but notice that you might be asking about things related to suicide...
If that's not the case, please ignore this message.
But, if that is the case, please, please, please call this hotline and talk to someone about it. Or, visit one of these websites and get some help.
Unfortunately IIN isn't the best place for you to be asking about this. Check out the above websites or call one of the hotlines instead. They can help. Really. We know what we're talking about. Call. Do it. Please.
Remember that everything gets better with time.
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 9 ) Sort: best | oldest
  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago | pl

    What kind of attention are you looking for? Christians are very good at giving lots of attention to those less fortunate. Perhaps you should try going to church.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    Report
    3
    3
      -
    • Mark3L
      11 years ago | pl

      I agree, im a christain, and i go to church. i would give you all the attention you need, to a certain level. God loves you man

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      Report
      2
      2
  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago | pl

    It's called Munchousen Syndrome.
    Trust me, when it comes to Foster care I have heard that it is best to stay under the radar.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    Report
    1
    1
  • bananaface
    11 years ago | pl

    Well it's understandable but I don't think it's normal, or healthy.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    Report
    1
    1
  • lilobeach
    11 years ago | pl

    Well,it depends really! No you should not be hurting your self it's bad for your health! But maybe try talking to someone close to you? X

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    Report
    0
    0
  • TIGERZZ_01
    11 years ago | pl

    Perhaps try getting "attention" from the right people .. eg : A Doctor .. ? Think you would benefit far more !

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    Report
    0
    0
  • Broken_Beauty
    11 years ago | pl

    Finally.....someone who feels the way I do

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    Report
    0
    0
  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago | pl

    Not normal, and not okay. You should find somebody to talk to about this. Are you still in foster care?

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    Report
    0
    0
  • anti-hero
    11 years ago | pl

    Try growing up in an orphanage like PLA and me, we couldn't even get into a foster home. Get over it. Learn to do something to get positive attention.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    Report
    0
    0