Self-Injury Support Group

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Why take the risk...

deleted_user
deleted_user
of cutting to deep? I'm not a regular cutter, but i fight wit the urge and the thoughts everyday.

When i do, it isn't about how deep i cut it's about Pain : Control : Release.

Why would you want to cut really deep and risk cutting something you shouldn't. If you really want to kill yourself then i don't doubt for a second you know were the very easiest place to do it is...

I'm not trying to judge or insult, just curious as to the reasoning behind the deep cuts.

Thank you to anyone that takes the time to answer.
deleted_user
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I am responding because I hate to feel like I am just ignoring something that I've read...
I don't know the answer, I don't do it deep, I'm kind of with you, control...release, but not to kill myself so I have no idea.
deleted_user
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Good question, I don't cut deep - just enough to feel release, control, and maybe see some blood - I don't know why people cut deep - but I just do surface cuts and scratches.
deleted_user
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i cut deep because....
i wanted more pain
i wanted more control
i knew i wouldn't die
but i kinda hoped i would
ya know?

rather stupid of me
i cut nerves
and now i can't feel my wrists
makes cutting kinda pointless...no pain
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I don't really get it either, when I SI it's just scratching myself in one spot over and over. I very barely bleed but it hurts like heck for ages. I do it for release, not for blood or anything.
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I cut myself really deep a few months ago but i didnt mean to go that deep, it just happened. It really scared me, iv never seen so much blood and i seen deep into my arm. Now im really carefull when i cut, i just do it deep enough to feel the pain and get my release
deleted_user
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yh i cut deep but still it is like u sed about the pain and everythin i have ben in hospital but i am not proud about and try to cover it up all the time but it dont work hospital give u so evill looks
deleted_user
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i cut deep but not to kill myself, like the others its just for more pain, and i know my limits of how far i can go because i once had to go into hospital for going through a vein and the nurses kept muttering and looking down their noses at me. its horrible.
helpmestopplz
helpmestopplz
i cut deep into my leg not meaning to i never wnated to go that deep
and its one of the worse things i have ever done as i may have blood poisening as a result
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thank you all for your honest answers. I happy that no one is cutting deep because it's 'cool' or a competition. I hope we can all beat this in time and i wish you all the best.
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when i first started to SI when i was i jr. high and high school, i didn't cut deep but i tried.. when i had my relapse i never SI that bad before.. it took about 45 min o and hour for it to stop bleeding.

and the scars hurt like hell for the next few days
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well for me, its about i get a bigger relise/it feels better to cut deeper, ofcourse i try nottobecauseofaccidentlycuttingsomthing or scaring.
deleted_user
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I'm with u, i never go to deep, just enough pain to relieve the tension and control my emotions a bit. Its easier to hide and heals quicker as well so my mum doesnt see it!
I must admit tho i always have the urge to just stab a knife through my hand but i dont lol i feel really shallow saying this but the deeper the cut the nastier the scar.
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Piratequeen, i have the same urge to sometimes, i just want to stab through my arm or hand, all the way through, fortunately i have enough sense left to not do it, but it doesn't stop the idea/fantasy from running through my head...
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