Reasons Not To

baseline · May 20, 2017 at 08:20 AM

for my family

Ariel Simcha · Jun 24, 2017 at 04:35 PM

For my daughter, parents, siblings, friends, and students.

franklds01 · Nov 17, 2017 at 12:20 PM

Honestly, one that doesn't seem like it's super important but actually is: scarring. I used to SI. I stopped completely in June 2013. It is now November 2017 and my arm and legs still look like they were put through a meat shredder. I wouldn't say I'm ashamed of my mental illnesses, but it's really degrading to still, 4+ years later have strangers asking me what happened to my arm. I'm extraordinarily self-conscious of it. And like I said, it's been 4+ years and the scarring is still extremely visible. It apparently takes much longer than you'd ever guess to fade.

zbmom · Nov 17, 2017 at 01:45 PM

For scars I have found that using those face masks helps fade them. You know the ones that go on wet and dry shiny and a bit tacky? It's been fading my scars really well. I stupidly cut on my arm during a hospital stay when I was pretty depressed. I can't have visible scars because of work so I'm trying to get creative.

LabRat27 · Jun 04, 2018 at 12:32 AM

Because a significant portion of the RBCs in my blood came from other people who donated blood to save lives, not so some ungrateful little **** could wash it down the drain and use up even more blood that other people need
Because I made a verbal commitment to the ER psychiatrist that I wouldn't, and my word is important to me
Because I'd probably end up inpatient this time, which would significantly interfere with my work and force others to pick up my slack
Because it didn't feel like "enough" last time or any other time, so why would I think this time would be any different?
Because people already see how bad things are and that I need help, and I don't need to prove it to anyone.
Because you're not allowed to pee unsupervised on a psych hold, and I really really hate that rule
Because cleanup is a pain in the ***
Because even if it's shallow enough that I can suture it myself, it will take all night and I'll be exhausted all day tomorrow
Because I'm tired of having to redress wounds every morning
Because it doesn't solve anything
Because I want to be able to comfortably walk long distances and take the stairs again
Because sutures are itchy
Because it gets worse every time
Because with my hemoglobin already this low, a mistake could actually mean accidentally dying
Because the people who are worried about me deserve better

Jan 06, 2019 at 08:06 AM

I could have lost my life if I lost too much blood
The people around me will be affected by it
It doesn't solve your problems in the long term
You will get scars that don't look good
There are other ways to get your emotions out
The feeling making you self harm will pass and you'll regret it when you cut yourself

thatmomfriend · Jan 12, 2020 at 09:49 PM

*it would make my girlfriend extremely sad
*it would also make my mom sad and worried
*i dont want to be seen as a failure by my therapist
*not taking steps back in my road to recovery

Buffy01 · Dec 25, 2020 at 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tamzinrose

I think it's time we had a thread of reasons not to do it. We have a thread of other things to do, so we need Reasons Why You Shouldn't SI

That is a great idea.

Buffy01 · Oct 02, 2022 at 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss_A

Ok, Hmm..... reasons why not to?
1. Infections
2. Scars
3. Loss of blood
4. Friends and family around you get hurt
5. Death or hospital
6. Waste of time
7. Stealing (Like sharp objects that don't belong to you)
8. It's not easy to hide self harming
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Thank you for the advice. I'll keep that in mind.

Buffy01 · Oct 02, 2022 at 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous41120

I could have lost my life if I lost too much blood
The people around me will be affected by it
It doesn't solve your problems in the long term
You will get scars that don't look good
There are other ways to get your emotions out
The feeling making you self harm will pass and you'll regret it when you cut yourself

That is great advice. I will keep that in mind.

HALLIEBETH87 · Jul 01, 2023 at 09:48 PM

Because it sucks having to hide it

Buffy01 · Jul 02, 2023 at 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

Because it sucks having to hide it

that is so true

TsunamiWaves · Sep 09, 2024 at 12:55 AM

Because it could harm my hearing more than it already is. I'm hard of hearing. Hitting myself can, according to the internet, cause more damage. I don't want the one good ear I have to start to decline.

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Anonymous41120 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 06, 2019 at 08:06 AM #166 I could have lost my life if I lost too much blood The people around me will be affected by it It doesn't solve your problems in the long term You will get scars that don't look good There are other ways to get your emotions out The feeling making you self harm will pass and you'll regret it when you cut yourself
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thatmomfriend Junior Member Member Since Jan 2020 Location: California Posts: 14 4	Jan 12, 2020 at 09:49 PM #167 it would make my girlfriend extremely sad it would also make my mom sad and worried i dont want to be seen as a failure by my therapist not taking steps back in my road to recovery
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HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,567 20 2,808 hugs given	Jul 01, 2023 at 09:48 PM #171 Because it sucks having to hide it __________________ schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin
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TsunamiWaves Junior Member Member Since Sep 2024 Location: Pacific north west Posts: 18 16 hugs given	Sep 09, 2024 at 12:55 AM #173 Because it could harm my hearing more than it already is. I'm hard of hearing. Hitting myself can, according to the internet, cause more damage. I don't want the one good ear I have to start to decline.
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