Self Harm.

[2good2b4goten]

Statistics show that by the age of sixteen, 1 in 8 people will have self harmed in their life. By means of cutting, burning, intentional starvation/dehydration, punching/hitting objects etc.

I personally have. I just wanted to see how many of the Newgrounds community can own up to it.

Then again, we are a pretty happy bunch.

[DP36]

Most people are going to say that those kids were emo. Oh well, i know i haven't.

[RockinPunk]

I've hit a wall before.

[SouthAsian]

I haven't done such things, but once I put salt in a cut to see how it felt.

Never again

[TacticalShoe]

Does self harm include drinking terrible things for money?

[yoshi77777]

Emo much?

[Mizar]

I have done lots and lots and lots of self harm. All accidental.

[AznWarlord]

I stubbed my toe once.

To do something so stupid probably means I did it on purpose or something,

[Jezuz]

I was a depressed little child when I was 14, I tried cutting, but I was a total pussy and hardly did anything but make a red mark. I was such a trend whore.

[2good2b4goten]

At 2/11/08 05:06 PM, yoshi77777 wrote: Emo much?

Yeah I was sort of emo at the time. I didn't understand why anyone would do it, much like majority of the Newgrounds community.

I was told by a friend who self harmed that physical pain is easier to manage than emotional pain. Later I went through a rough time and tried his method... it worked.

[AznWarlord]

Personally, if you can't control your emotions, I think people should hurt others.

[InsertFunnyUserName]

I occasionally do it because of my masochism. There was a point like eight months ago that I did it a lot, but that got me in a fuck load of trouble, so now if I do it, I know to do it secretly and not too much.

The whole emo subculture has turned self infliction into some pussy little fad. It pisses me off to no end.

[DP36]

I banged my head on the wall cause i was overwhelmed.

[Kiddmeizter]

Well, I've done:
Cutting (at First one of the sharp Knives you use to open boxes) But then Razorblades, they are so fucking sharp, It totally Cuts the vein and I Nearly Bled to death It was(and Is) Down the Road.

I've done Millions of Different Types of burning, From Silly Stuff like Just lighting Something on Fire (like a Branch, Or a Cigarette) And then Pressing the Burning Object against your arm, To Rougher stuff, Like after I slit my Pulse, I have sometimes poured Alcohol or Sprayed WD-40 in the open wound and lit it on Fire.

I've Punched/Headbutted walls, Windows, and a wardrobe.

At some of my Worst times, I've Broken some glass into small Shards, put all the Shards in the palm of my Hands and Squeezed really hard, replace Glass with thumbtacks or Crushed Razorblades, And It works out too.

Basically, I've Got severe Depression,I was supposed to start seeing a Shrink, But my Stepdad refused to Let me go to treatment.

[TheMaster]

I've picked spots, that's pretty painful sometimes.

[DP36]

At 2/11/08 05:06 PM, yoshi77777 wrote: Emo much?

I knew it!

[tatsumaru7]

i use to punch walls until my knuckles started to bleed becuase it just made me feel better, i also tried to take a bunch of pills but there was only 1 paracitamol left.

[Kalibur]

I burnt myself with cigarettes for money, if that counts.

[andhination]

I have done in the past, but then my mum caught me doing it, so she always checks my arms and I can't now.

[Zanarchy]

I don't do that, well maybe subconciously.

[InsertFunnyUserName]

At 2/11/08 05:27 PM, andhination wrote: I have done in the past, but then my mum caught me doing it, so she always checks my arms and I can't now.

Well, when it comes to that, you just do it in places that she isn't likely to check, like you thighs.

All though, it's probably best that you don't for the sake of your body...

[2good2b4goten]

At 2/11/08 05:31 PM, InsertFunnyUserName wrote: Well, when it comes to that, you just do it in places that she isn't likely to check, like you thighs.

All though, it's probably best that you don't for the sake of your body...

That's my cutting grounds. My arms/body is too obvious as I normally parade around the house shirtless. I've been meaning to quit, but it's very addictive.

[andhination]

At 2/11/08 05:31 PM, InsertFunnyUserName wrote:

At 2/11/08 05:27 PM, andhination wrote: I have done in the past, but then my mum caught me doing it, so she always checks my arms and I can't now.

Well, when it comes to that, you just do it in places that she isn't likely to check, like you thighs.

All though, it's probably best that you don't for the sake of your body...

I'e tried doing it on the thighs, it doesn't give off the same good feeling. You can only get that form your forearms.

[wasb]

ive never done anything like that, well unless you count trying to jump my brother who is 10 or so times stronger then me...

[InsertFunnyUserName]

At 2/11/08 05:32 PM, 2good2b4goten wrote:

At 2/11/08 05:31 PM, InsertFunnyUserName wrote: Well, when it comes to that, you just do it in places that she isn't likely to check, like you thighs.

All though, it's probably best that you don't for the sake of your body...

That's my cutting grounds. My arms/body is too obvious as I normally parade around the house shirtless. I've been meaning to quit, but it's very addictive.

I've found that bruising is a lot better than actual cutting or burning. I mean, it doesn't scar, but you still get the feeling of the pain. I mean, unless you break a bone or something, you can't really physically permanently harm yourself.

[Legionnaire-X]

Everybody's punched/hit/kicked something out of anger...

[peterg2]

i burnt my self with a cig. before

[snayk]

A few years ago (when I was about sixteen) I was extremely depressed. I became addicted to drugs and lost all kinds of weight. I used to cut myself every once in a while (hands, arms, chest, stomach), but I never did any real damage -- no intense bleeding. I only have a few (very minor) scars. I used to smack my head on things and punch it, too. Sometimes I'd get bloody knuckles from hitting walls.

I haven't done anything like that in about a year. I no longer have a drug problem, and overall my life is pretty good right now.

I think a lot more people have intentionally hurt themselves than admit to it. It seems pretty common amongst teenagers. I'm guessing a lot of sad kids do it just because they've heard about it and wonder what the fuss is.

In any case - it's not a good idea, but I think it's generally a passing phase. I only hope most people can get out of the habit and be happier in life.

[yurgenburgen]

At 2/11/08 05:36 PM, Legionnaire-X wrote: Everybody's punched/hit/kicked something out of anger...

That's more to do with being angry and wanted to damage something, rather than directing the rage towards your own body.

[The-evil-bucket]

"Self harm" could mean running into a wall as a joke or something.