
Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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I have suffered from depression on and off for about 18 years now. The one thing I don't understand is after all this time I had never thought of cutting myself until recently. About 2 months ago I did, because I heard people say that when you do you release alot of pain. Wrong! The only pain I felt was on my arm where I cut myself with a razor blade. It hurt damn it! Did I feel better? NO, it had no effect on me whatsoever. So tell me when things got tough this weekend did I contemplate doing it again? It makes no logical sense to me. ANy ideas?
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I'm glad that you don't want to cut yourself again and I understand that you wanted to try it.
Cutting can become extremely addictive. I was "addicted" to it for years if I hadn't hurt myself in a while the skin started to feel strange. Like things were crawling on me.
Do not start down that path...it's a hard habit to break and if it's not helping you then don't even start trying it.