Punishing myself

I hate myself for so many reasons. I've hurt many people in the past, over stupid things I've done. I feel like I've caused everyone so much pain. So this is why I feel I should punish myself. I sometimes hurt myself, like cut my wrists (not enough to kill myself, but just hurt myself). I see the scars, and they are a reminder of how stupid I was in the past. Now I wanna get more piercings and tattoos. They hurt, so the pain will be good for punishing myself. I'm probably not normal.

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34% Normal
Based on 103 votes (35 yes)
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Comments ( 8 )
  • PandaShifter

    It's normal is feel guilty but you seriously would be doing better good if you did something constructive. Try running until your legs are sore. You'll be hurting yourself, but in the end it will make you a stronger person.

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  • cookiegirl

    Well its more normal than you think, probably more normal than most ppl will admit, sometimes it feels like its impossible to cope with all that pain inside so its easier to focus on the physical pain, but it wont make your problems go away, you deserve to forgive yourself, give yourself a chance

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  • robbieforgotpw

    Rev Dimsdale is that u?
    *Sharts himself royally

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  • jensdaboo

    I think you'd benefit from something called Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or even Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. I don't know how old you are and for how long you've been feeling this way but it may be a good idea to speak to your GP / Doctor about it. If you are still at school maybe speak to a teacher you trust or a school nurse. It's better to tackle the root of the problem sooner rather than later. All the best. And remember, a lot of people feel this way, so don't feel ashamed to ask for help. Good luck! :)

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  • Eore

    You know a fun way to punish yourself? Down a couple bottles of NyQuil and chase it with a Tylenol-Jager combo.

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  • lizzietruly123

    the past is in the past u need to let go i so have made mistakes in my life but u shoulent punish ur self for it.life will go and and soon enough u will cope with it forgive others but before u do that u have to forgive u self ..and not punish ur self for ur mistakes.

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  • justbediego

    what you better do is to change. past is now gone but you are the only one who remembers them.

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  • We don't need scum like you on this planet.

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