http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/injury.html
Search that site, it was given to me while I was at Dominion, so I know it's reliable information.
The Man in Black wrote:
Cutting is an escape from reality, as well as self-harm. Neither help one's situation, only keep one from solving the problem at hand. For an avoidance of issues, it is a wonderful tool; the fact is, however, avoiding your own issues is a bad thing, and only prolongs suffering.
I couldn't agree more. In fact, in many cases, it just adds on to the situation at hand. Which is very counter-productive. It's a terrible trap to fall victim to.
BDM05 wrote:
and Kali please don't view this as a personal attack:
This has nothing to do with me or my experiences. ^^;; No worries. I meant for this to be an actual debate topic. Of course I'm going to hear a lot of people against it, I wanted to find out the different reasons, see if someone could add in a new point of view. (btw, I haven't cut in three months and I don't plan to again)
revolutio wrote:
I agree that it doesn't solve problems. Nor does crying, running, shadow-boxing, CS, writing, or screaming. Though they all help to make the person feel better.
Fortunately, cutting is just a coping strategy. As are the other things you listed. Since cutting is an addictive habit and does have slight disadvantages, the doctors say it is far better and healthier to run, cry, scream, write, etc. than to resort to self injury.
forevergrey wrote:
In case that is too subtle, this is you. This crap about endomorphins is just a cop out.. in fact only makes it worse. "Its ok to cut, its only a drug addiction" is what your saying (So no suprise Krylex has no problems with it).
I never said it was okay to cut. I don't think you even know how to read, do you? Or are you just a selective reader? Because obviously I stated that many times in that thread.
But of course, if MiB was really talking to me as you say he is, then please offer me a "way to grow up." If you have something to say of any value, I won't discredit you for being hypocritical.
forevergrey wrote:
Of course, its pointless to talk to you about doing destructive things for attention, isn't it? It is, after all, then only thing you live for.
Of course, I've been an attention whore since the day I was born. I would never deny that. But this debate is not about me. It is about cutting and cutters. So please keep your personal issues to youself. kkthanx
The Baron wrote:
(and the endorphin thing is bullshit; it's all will).
Uhm. I think research on that would prove otherwise.
Kylaer wrote:
It's a weak and mindless thing to do, suitable only for attention whores who have gone beyond the "Look at me, I wear black clothes with studs and chains" phase and are looking for the Next Big Thing in turning themselves into outcasts.
I would especially recommend the site for you. You might get a big laugh, but it's not just a problem facing goths, facing phad-whores, facing teenagers. But are you saying it's only acceptable in those cases? "It's what they deserve for craving that type of attention" kind of thing? I guess, in that case, it would be weak and mindless, I have no arguement there.