Is it normal to want to cut off your foot?

I have been thinking about it for a while and I really just have an urge to. It started when I first started taking anti-depressants which was about a month ago.

Is it because of my medication, or am I just weird?

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  • littlegeorge14

    I have heard of people who have had urges to cut off limbs and who actually have. Its a real disorder but its rare. Usually its a lifelong thing though. They have felt their whole lives that the limb has never belonged there and they would feel more comfortable without it. I don't know why you would only experience this after starting medication.

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  • elasticband

    Not attention, he just wants to see if someone knows what he means or can find an explanation.

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  • Uhm not normal. But I think you already knew that. Someone just wants attention it seems.

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  • randomjelly

    It is a known fact that some antidepressant meds can cause morbid or suicidal thoughts...especially if you are younger. Talk to your doctor as soon as you cam.

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  • Mel

    Not normal, Im on anti depressants for Anxiety, but have NEVER felt like chpping off a limb. Thats just really strange, if this is even real....you need to switch your meds or talk to a therapist...ASAP!

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  • MacG

    I have heard of that before. You should talk to your doctor and/or therapist about the urge ASAP. I don't know any more than to say they should know about it and may be able to help you. You have to be a strong advocate for your own health care, always.

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  • Avant-Garde

    Stop taking those meds and talk to your doctor.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugitive_slave

    Once this fiasco is over, I advise you to try St. Johns Wort or some other herb for your depression.

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  • Don't cut my foot of please

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  • Underdogz

    Be honest. Read your own question. We really need to answer it?

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  • skintight

    You may have Body Integrity Identity Disorder.

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    • I saw that on Nat Geo on Taboo.

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  • elasticband

    Not supposed to be from medication but can't rule it out completely.

    What do the urges consist of exactly? What do you feel?

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  • nutmeg<3

    thats so random dont cut of anyones foot it can me the medication and u are wierd omg thats actully made me laff hahahaha

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  • mkolp75

    I say yes, if your life is boring you want something to change it up a bit. Then again, why cut of your foot??? Get a damn puppy.

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  • Whitepeoplescareme3

    I personally have cut off both my feet, and I assure you, I've never been happier in my life!

    Being feetless (footless?) is one of the best things anyone could ever experience. Not only do I not have to wear shoes, but people will also do whatever I ask!

    In fact, I was able to quit my job, and live completely off government disability payments!

    A+++ Will do again!

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  • bullrider123

    I had the same feeling and then I finally cut it off! Haha

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