Does anyone here who live with ocd self-injure aswell?

Does anyone here who live with ocd self-injure aswell?

I tried it about one year ago but part of my OCD involves keeping my body clean and healthy looking. So, I had to give-up the cutting. There are still slight scars on my left-arm but they wouldn't be noticeable unless you were specifically looking for them.


I actually used to self-injure when I was about 10 years old too. There was a freckle on my face that I hated so I periodically cut at it with a penknife and scissors.

Hey justlovisa,

How are you today?

To answer your question, yes, I have pure "O" OCD (intrusive thoughts). A lot of the time when I cut it is a result of my intrusive thoughts.

Kayty

On the note of self-cutting I once found a web-site that appeared to promote the act. On it, users were encouraged to photograph their self-sustained injuries and post them to the forum. I believe that to be unproductive and unhelpful. I can only imagine some people going for bigger and bigger cuts just to 'show-off' what they have done. I know that attention-seeking is really crying for help but a site like that is taking things too far. I can understand the sense of community the members might feel though.


There was another incident I remember on the issue of self-cutting: On a bus home from Dublin one day a few years ago there was a guy that got-on. He was wearing a t-shirt and his left arm was slashed in numerous places. It was like he was openly advertising it.


For many people I believe that depression is easily preventable. If they just take the correct steps at an early age then they can enjoy their life later-on. It is very hard to watch our children all of the time however. Even if you do tell them the right things to do, they probably won't do them anyway

I used to do it severly and often, but have been "clean" for 3 months.

Chucky wrote:On the note of self-cutting I once found a web-site that appeared to promote the act. On it, users were encouraged to photograph their self-sustained injuries and post them to the forum. I believe that to be unproductive and unhelpful.


There was another incident I remember on the issue of self-cutting: On a bus home from Dublin one day a few years ago there was a guy that got-on. He was wearing a t-shirt and his left arm was slashed in numerous places. It was like he was openly advertising it.


For many people I believe that depression is easily preventable. If they just take the correct steps at an early age then they can enjoy their life later-on. It is very hard to watch our children all of the time however. Even if you do tell them the right things to do, they probably won't do them anyway

1. I agree compleatly. It is really stupid and distructive.

2. I cannot agree with you here. Do you mean this guy should never get to wear a t-shirt? Personally I think it is very brave of him to not hide his scars. I struggle at the moment not to be embarrest of mine.

3. I think that you know best if you have ever had depression yourself. Otherwise you should not go around "thinking" stuff. I t is dangerous not to take sick people serious. You cannot compare one persons sickness to anothers. You can´t tell anyone to "snapp out of it".


I am sure you did not mean it like that I just felt it needed to be clarified.

Be well.

Hey justlovisa,

I wasn't inferring that we should ignore or 'think' things about depressed people. On the contrary, we need to speak to them to know what exactly is wrong with them. With regard to children I meant that we should always aim to lead our children in the right direction in life. However, sure, if a child is depressed you certainly DON'T ignore them - Too many children are ignored these days.


About the guy with the t-shirt: He can definately wear a t-shirt whenever he wants. However, when he was on the bus it appeared that he was trying his best to show-off his cuts. At the time I was angry at him but right now I wish that I had spoken to him to find out what was wrong in his life.


I have purposefully tried to show-off cuts before too - It was during my downslide into depression. During that time my friends ignored me whenever I said I didn't feel good - That was very hard to take. The only person who figured that I was depressed was a girl called Marie. However, we were set for a fall because we wanted different things from our relationship. When the fall came I lost touch with every sense of optimism in life.


So, I know that depressed people need attention. If you ignore them they might become angrier and therefore more depressed. I am sorry for the confusion my friend.


*hug*


Kevin.

...What causes you to cut yourself justlovisa?

In response to the guy wearing the t-shirt and "showing off" I have constantly done this around teachers hoping they'd notice and talk to me.. then maybe I'd have someone to talk to.. (it never happened.. in fact it was my alcohol abuse that got me someone to talk to).. maybe this guy was just doing the same.

Yes, very possibly that is true crazy_kimberly. It's a shame though that the majority of the public aren't open to talking to people who are 'attention seeking'. However, it IS understandable considering that attention seeking is usually through indirect means. Plus, the majority of the public nowadays are stressed and (usually) have their own worries to contend with.


For help there exists counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and friends. I believe that almost everybody has at least one person they can confide their problems in. Whether or not they wish to do so is another question.


In the public domain I reach out to those who appear to be sad/depressed. I am upset that others don't do so too but, like I said, it is understandable. A simple "Are you OK?" coupled with a warm smile has an immediate and positive effect.


Kevsteropilopidous