Is it normal to want to cut your self when angry?

I get so pissed off sometimes and the only way I can went my anger in this situation other than bottling it up is wanting to cutting my self. i haven't cut yet....but I think i might. is it normal?

Is It Normal?
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  • I used too. Now the scars are visible to others and it sucks. Once you Get through whatever pussy shit you were going through and move on, looking back it was a mistake. Do what you want, it's your life

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  • yup totally normal! In fact I dont' think I know anyone who doesn't cut themselves. All the cool kids are doing it too, like Jenny. it's a normal part of growing up. I recommend the titanium blade X3289 it cuts deeper, cleaner without leaving scars. Good luck and cut away!

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    • That is a horrible suggestion!....Just because veerybody does it doesnot mean its ok.. this could seriously hurtthem anyone. Its not cool or healthy nomatter what anyone says!

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    • TROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!whore

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  • I get that too. When I'm angry at somone else or myself I want to hurt myself. I usually hit something because I don't want scars and it's very cathartic. Only you have to be careful because I put my fist through the drywall once and it's going to be a pain to fix. I find I can calm down I just feel like embracing the rage. The healthy thing to do is probably to take deep breaths and try to reason through the situation because this activates the rational part of your brain and calm you down.

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  • Ugh if you wanted to hurt yourself, you would. Don't do that stupid shit. Those scars are both trashy and unnecessary.
    Find a stress reliever and learn to deal with your anger in a safe way. Like writing down your thoughts. You don't have to keep a "diary" but if you just scribble down your frustrations, you'll feel better. It's like you are able to say what you want and need to say.

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  • if you are a girl dont do it and if you are a dude go ahead

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    • ..that is totally sexist.. cutting your self as a guy isnt anydifferent than a girl and it dosnt prove anything

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  • Get a Punch bag, or instead of cutting yourself let rip on a teddy bear, watermelon. This is a normal sign of depression, don't ignor it like I did.

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  • I also had issues with cutting but the best thing I ever did was begin to write what I was feeling down, in poems, songs or just on a piece of paper before ripping it up.

    I have scars on my arms but while I'm not proud in the slightest, neither am I ashames of what I did because now my scars remind me that I am stronger than what I was before and make me think twice before I regress.

    Seeing what my actions did to my family was one of the worst things I've had to go through and seeing my mother's face like that will stay with me forever. I am telling you this just so you know that if you cut, it's not just yourself you'll be harming.

    I also stopped cutting five years ago and haven't harmed since so please don't cut yourself, it is never a solution but it is always a problem.

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  • I cut myself for a short time years ago. looking back now I know that injuring myself really didn't do anything to help me with my issues. but I don't regret it bc it's part of life and it's a lesson learned. I will always have the scars to remind me of that period of my life, and I'm not ashamed of if, nor am I proud of it. it is was it is. I had to do what I had to do to get thru my issues. sometimes that process involves trial and error. hopefully you'll find something that will help you get deal with your anger.

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  • Is it that you are angry at someone else? I used to cut about 6 years ago, when i was 17. It was my way of coping with my anger, or *punishing* that person. I was in a very abusive relationship, and I think it was a way for me to gain back some control of the situation and also a cry for help, I was hoping someone would notice and *rescue* me.

    In my experience, cutting is usually done to get attention, and something you will regret years later, when you have outgrown the urge, but still have the scars that you have to explain to anyone your intimate with.
    I have some nasty scars that criss-cross my upper thighs, and i am very self conscious about it, and its a constant reminder of a time in my life i would very much like to forget.

    Another reason I have some regret of cutting, is that my younger sister was paying close attention to what i was doing, and decided it would be a good idea for her to try this too. This also became her coping mechanism, and she now has some very ugly scars on her arms. Though she is quit now too.

    Just be aware that what you do to yourself affects not only you , and think about it very carefully. Good luck.

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