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How does seeing cuts trigger someone who is a cutter?

It happens to me but i dont understand why it is i get the urge when i see other peoples scars or cuts

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Answer #1

It’s a way of being reminded of what you’re missing.

The brain sees what you want and tells you that you need it. It’s like a smoker trying to quit smoking who then sees other smoking. The temptaion is there.

It doesn’t always happen to every self-harmer but I suggest that if you do receive the urge to cut, get some help. No one should hurt themselves, it only hurts you and solves nothing. If you feel that you can tell no one, not a friend, parent or professional, then think of other things when you see the cuts and fight the urge.

Answer #2

i dont cut anymore, i was forced into telling my mother so now she constantly checks to make sure i’m not but the urge is always present just even more so when i see others cuts.

Answer #3

I get urges to hurt myself too but when I do I put on loud music. It sounds corny but it really works :)

Answer #4

it doesnt work for me it get intensifies my emotions. I usually just lay in bed and pass out

Answer #5

hun… you are NOT alone… i have the samee problem… idk why either…

Answer #6

please dont call me hun, to me its a degrading term especially from from someone younger than me

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