Is it normal to purposely hurt myself?

when you cut or burn or cause any type of pain, your body releases endorphins( spell check) anyways it like gets you high, helps take your mind off mental pain because you focus on the physical pain. ive almost passed out before, from an endorphin rush. i love it, everything about S.I. its bad, i know so are drugs and wars and everything else us as humans do. if it makes you feel better, all i can say is know when to stop, because it is addicting.

I have the same problem. I usually dig my nails in the back of my neck..

I spent years self mutilating.even as a very little girl I would get mad and gauge my cheeks with my fingernails. I have used everything from cigarettes to razors,and done anything from shallow scratches to deep cuts-one which landed me in the ER, and required seven staples. None of them were suicide attempts, though I have had suicidal ideation most of my life. A few years ago, I finally found out what is wrong with me-that I have borderline personality disorder. Some of my cutting was calculated, other times done in a fit of rage, often because I hated myself and felt that i deserved the pain and the ugly scars-and yes,I did in an odd way enjoy the pain, bleeding and scars.I, like other people with bpd did it to relieve myself of emotions I couldn't handle, out of low self esteem, and also as a cry for help-to show by my physical pain the agony I felt on the inside. I have since found medication that helps me, my family helps as best they can,and I have a daughter now, which is what finally made me stop cutting for good. I must be well to care for her,and I don't want her to end up like me.cutting is NOT normal-don't listen to these idiots giving you ideas for other ways to hurt yourself! Please get help.You need to talk to a doctor. You may have what I do, or a different disorder, or it may be some other issue.there is nothing to be ashamed of, but you must stop before you damage your body any further. I know I'm just some stranger to you,but if it means anything, I'm so sorry for your pain.

I am 43 and I am still a cutter. There are a few people here are obviously NOT self cutters. This is going to sound strange to you but everyone else will agree. We do not cut to give ourselves pain, or because we have low self esteem. Cutting is more of a pain release. We do not just grab something and stick ourselves, it is very calculated and soothing (at least for me)

unfortunately its normal. I used to be like that....instead of hurting myself I started running. I run as fast, and hard as I possibly can until I feel as though I can't breathe and my muscles cramp like a mofo.

i cut myself too its hard too stop.. =\

i burn myself with cigarettes instead. razors are too messy for me.. and i can tell people they were scars from falling or something because i skateboard

I've bit myself out of frustration. I don't do it because I wanna hurt myself, I do it to get rid of my emotions.

I cut too and it's very hard to stop

no,it isn't normal, you can either have low selfsteem or just like the pain

Yes, I would say so, except for the fact that people will call you emo. A good way to give yourself pain is to soak your hand in freezing water, it was done on Mythbusters.

I have the same problem!! I know how u feel!

yes very normal..crazy to ither people who dont do it but since I do it I feel like its normal

i cut myself too but i do it cus i want an adrenaline rush but it doesnt work :( lol i dont do it cus im mad or sad i just dont like being bored and try finding things that will make me feel more alive and nope self harm didnt help no adrenaline or anything even when i cut my face up lol