cutters - you are not alone. (merged)

[AmorRoark]

Ironic in that it's a fairly common-thought amongst those who have dealt with drug abusers that consistant drug abuse is partially about wanting attention too. You deny that people ever consider this?

It just so happens that *everything* else you stated was in reference to my previous posts? And you expect me to be naïve enough to believe that you're not talking about me? Perhaps it's unconscious, but you have entered a mode of arguementation that is similiar to the question 'do you still beat your wife'? In order to justify my current state I have to talk about myself (or, as you call it, 'attention-seek'). Just keep that in mind.

In direct response though, yes, I admitted to wanting attention when it all started. But certain things aren't concrete you see, and though I really don't feel as though I need to justify myself to you, I'll tell you that I haven't told anyone how often I cut anymore. There's probably only one (maybe) two people who are remotely aware of my condition as of now, and that's simply due to the fact they have to see my bare skin at times.

In regards to 'being on something' comment, it's for clearification purposes. Sometimes people (like you have in the past) admit to saying things that they wish they wouldn't have when they were on substances. It's nice to know someone's state of mind when they make these sweeping ideas.

Regardless, you don't know me.. please stop acting like you do.

Peace.

 

[Midnight_Toker]

I don't discuss my cutting with others, nor do I purposefully display my scars for people to see. I do wear short sleeve shirts in warm weather so it's sort of unaviodable. I've never talked about how good a knife cuts, etc. The only person I talk with is my long term boyfriend who has been with me through thick and thin.

I think sometimes cutting can be used to get attention but I don't think that would be the only reason why they harm themself. If someone is doing something that extreme to get attention there has to be some more underlying problems.

Overall, yes, I think cutting can be a cope mechanism for attention seekers.

 

[_a_A_C_c_]

I wasnt speaking about you I was speaking IN GENERAL, and I am not speaking about posts that seek for attention. I was mainly speaking about real life and how people often are proud of there slicing and enjoy the fuss ppl make about it, making them feel important or like somebody. Granted not every case would be what I stated but it would be pretty nonsensical to not agree that there are people out there that seek attention for cutting themselfs. That would be like saying kids in highschool, shit even college dont like the attention they get for being so 'badass' for being able to beer bong 4 beers or some crap.

Like I said I was speaking about nobody in particular. No need to think I was talking about you. Its common frikking sense people do this to seek attention, granted it might grow from there but like Amor said she originally cut to gain attention. I would figure that would be the case with many.

i didn't assume you were speaking about me, i was just adding my two cents. i'm willing to bet that you wouldn't be able to pick out most people who injure themselves. for every person that flaunts it, there are prolly two people who hide it extremely well.

 

[blahblahblahblah]

Regardless, you don't know me.. please stop acting like you do.

I dont know, nor do I wish to I saw enough of your insanity to last me a lifetime. Sorry Amy I WAS NOT TALKING ABOUT YOU, do you understand. I was speaking in general. jeeez fucking christ.

Ironic in that it's a fairly common-thought amongst those who have dealt with drug abusers that consistant drug abuse is partially about wanting attention too. You deny that people ever consider this?

Yes, maybe if you read my post above you would see that. I am done replying have fun 'not seeking attention', ha.

 

[AmorRoark]

grow-up will you

You're in a hole. You directly quoted me. And then say it's general. Ha. Ok.