I was talking to T the other day and he said he heard me say something new for the first time--that there was a compulsive angle to my cutting on a certain day. I thought about it and agreed with him--that I felt I had to cut in order to move on with my day.

I don't think this is always the case, but was wondering if others have noticed this. I am also wondering if different types of cutting can be managed in different ways. I mean, I know that it provides me immediate relief and release of anxiety. But, if there is a compulsive nature to it, then maybe I need to look at this differently. I'm trying to understand myself and my cutting.

Peace