azureskye Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 It's late at night and I've just finished crying for 8 hours straight. While reflecting on all of my most recent triggers: I still can't find a good job after 10 years of searching, my almost perfect relationship just ended, my friends are tired of dealing with my depression and told me not to call anymore, my family lives over 1000 miles away, and I'm completely alone. I've been suffering from Major Depressive Disorder for as long as I can remember. Almost everyday I feel like I don't deserve to live. I have spoken to my counselor - that didn't help I'm on antidepressant medication- that didn't help I've called the emergency crisis line- that didn't help I've tried snapping my wrists with rubber bands- that didn't help I've been institutionalized many times- that didn't help I've tried praying, meditating, going for a walk, listening to music, watching a movie, reading, playing games...none of which help. All I have left is my favorite knife with the really sharp blade. After 8 hours of fighting the urge, I cannot fight anymore. About 10 minutes later I'm left with 6 bloody slices on my arm. They hurt. They burn. No doubt they will leave horrible scars just like last time. But for some reason, I feel so much better now. I'm confident enough to ignore the pain on my arm and the bleeding doesn't bother me. I know it isn't right but what else do I have? I don't know why cutting is the only thing that helps me deal with my depression but as long as it works, I'm going to keep doing it. Is there anyone else out there in my situation? Have any of you found some miracle that helped you to stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZee Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I haven't done it, but I've heard cutting only works for a little while. You might try acupuncture. That might be a substitute for cutting. And Chinese medicine may offer a shred of hope. There are also different medicines to try and maybe you need a psychologist or psychiatrist rather than a counselor. I'm sorry you're going through this. Try to hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureskye Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Cutting does only work for a little while but (for me, anyway) it's better than anything the doctor gave me. I've been seeing psychiatrists for years and none of them were able to help me. I'd like to try Chinese remedies but my job pays so little that I can't afford any sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealchemist Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I would workout to a heavy level of exhaustion. Also go to a boxing gym and go some rounds with people. I go to a gym with some pros so I get the crap beat out of me like 80% of the time. Or just get a bag and punch until it hurts all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureskye Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 I'm not sure if I could let myself get beat up but working out is indeed a good way to deal with massive amounts of stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazen Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 It used to have a similar function for me. The wounds made me forget my mental pain. I used to glorify it, as making the wounds actually felt sublime. The power to do it with my body, to have complete control over my pain made me feel like I'm thick-skinned and strong. But later, I started thinking that it was an indicator of my weakness and need, and I quit doing this after I started hating my state of self-pity. Since then, I try to take the aggression out instead of pointing it towards my own body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymousc Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I’ve been in your situation before and then was able to stop for over a year, I recently relapsed and cut again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseCross Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I've done this, I understand you. For the longest time I haven't had the desire to cut myself, honestly I don't know why - maybe I'm too busy to think about my mental health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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