I have just had to survive total embarassment and shame, even though it was only me making me feel that way. I have never needed stitches for any of my cuts. In 10 years I'm pleased with that. Burns are another story- they keep getting infected and needing dressed. But last night I took the cutting a bit too far and have just got back from the drs surgery with stitches. I can't believe I went so far, and what a mess I made of my leg. And again, I hardly felt any of it, as far as I can remember. I can only remember the parts I don't want to- the most horrible disgusting parts. But what is done is done, but I think (and hope) that this has been a real wake up call for me and that I can ease up a bit on this stuff. They nearly sent me to the ER for the stitches- then what???