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wonderbandalice — self-harm is not always obvious.
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March 1 is self-harm awareness day. Wear Orange!Links to information: [link]
I am always here for anyone who needs to talk. Send me a note if you want my msn/cell number/some other third thing.
**Sometimes it is obvious. And that's no less legitimate.
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tried that and gloves started pulling skin off of the inside of my lips and cheeks with my teeth and the pain is part of how I feel anything.
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That's unfortunate. Does talking about it help?
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I haven't talked to anyone yet, I'm male and in my late 30s and grew up in an area and a time where men were taught to "be a man" and "men don't show their weak" so it's hard to over come that thinking.
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Well, talking to a therapist about my problems is helpful for me, and since it's not someone who's really a part of my life other than during my visits it's easier to open up.
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You mean like the cuticles around your nails? Because I do that too, and while I have stopped biting my nails themselves, I have the hardest time keeping my fingers out of my mouth.
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yes I all so pull scabs off of bug bites so much/so often that they last months not days I have scars all over my legs from doing that, and when I say months I mean I get bitten in the summer/fall and the wound is still there the fallowing spring/summer its the only way I feel anything.
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It sounds like you have Dermatophagia and Dermatillomania, which often come hand in hand as an obsessive compulsive behaviour. Perhaps you should see a doctor about it if you haven't already.
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I had to look those up but that sounds right and no I haven't seen a Dr. about it I am on Zoloft but it just makes the thoughts of suicide less noticeable but it doesn't help with the other.
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I used to be a scab puller, but that was when I was very young, and probably had more to do with some kind of nervous habit more then anything. But I know how that is. Growing up a single child, and then moving out to the country made me so isolated, there was nowhere for me to go when I felt upset. I don't really self injure any more, I'm not sure about trying to stop or anything. But I wish I could stop biting my cuticles. But I have a feeling that it's a really strong nervous habit coupled with some kind of oral fixation or something. I have the hardest time sitting still, and it kind of drives me nuts.
(Sorry about the wall of text, but I seem to do better with talking about my problems with strangers than people I know.)
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(Sorry about the wall of text, but I seem to do better with talking about my problems with strangers than people I know.) know what you mean. had no friends after moving here when I was 11(moved to the country 10+ miles from town) still have no friends 25+ years later I can't seem to stop and I've tried can't go more than a week before starting again.
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Oh wow. I moved out to the country when I was 8. And I've always had a fair amount of friends, but I've never been that open. I have talked with friends about problems, but not about my self injury really. And for whatever reason I don't feel like I could talk with my friends about my problems now. I know about a lot of the problems I have. I'm also aware of how almost addicted I am to feeling that way, and that I shouldn't be. It is so damn weird.
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I have prismas and sometimes I get them on me and it's usually the color red. Nah Nah I'm joking, well not about what happens, those markers love me. But I can understand self-harm, :>
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Yeah, it really represents the situation. Nice work. Nice. :/
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fucking true. I always cut my arms. But not anymore. if you feel like you have a problem ALWAYS find someone to bring you from the point of despair 
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Great work should be for sale at a clothing line.
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i agree with this image because ive been there...i always thought it was kinda dumb to cut urself on ur wrists cuz thats where everyone looks right away...i always cut myself on the back of my knees and hips...i don't anymore tho
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The back of your knees sounds so painful.. I'm glad you don't anymore.
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Thank you for caring, you are a very wonderful person. Great work!
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this makes me want to cry
but it's amazing
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It's amazing 
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ugh. Tacky.
Sharpie is not attractive.
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Crayola washable markers, actually.
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You look like a four year old's art project.
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I dunno if you've ever seen a four year old draw, but they usually draw things like shapes and this looks more like a 1-2 year old's art project.
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... I really like your piece.
I think it's really simple, yet effective.
It's also quite true in message in the literal sense, sometimes people cut under their clothes, as well as other harmful things to themselves.
I also really like your gore pieces, like the mohawk series. They're really grotesque and disgusting, but shocking and interesting. You're really great with make-up~!
Please keep arting and pay no attention to this silly person! It seems she's a negative-Nelly... not that your art is all unicorns and rainbows.
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did you ever think maybe the person wasn't trying to go for perfection? They were trying to get a message across and reach out to people because they care.
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It's not perfection. This is supposed to be about self harm? It looks like a four year old attacked her with a marker.
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It's supposed to get a point across, and it's an important point, obviously she didn't care if it was perfect. So if you don't like it because its not "perfect" then shut up and don't comment and leave it alone.
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My sister and cousin are cutting. I've tried to help my sister who seem to have something wrong, she talks but it's always different thing or she's not telling, maybe she's not trusting me? I've cut too, on my leg but I stopped it. It's sad that people are feeling so bad that they keep hurting themselves. : ( Nice pic though! (:
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Letting them know you're there if they need you is helpful. thank you.
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Yeah, I need to try harden. (: You're welcome.
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this is so true... March 1st is my birthday and I am proud to share it.
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Wonderful
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I cut all throughout middle school and high school. It was awful. 
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Getting help is important. Thank you
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of course!
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The picture is strong, I like it, and the message.
I have had self-harm issues for a while, and I still have the habit of scratching and nailing my lower arms whenever I get sad, upset or very nervous. I am very afraid of falling back in, but I try my very hardest to get the fuck out of that business.
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I'm glad you're trying to get the fuck out of that business. That's a charming way of putting it.
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I figured it was the most accurate way for me to put it.
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I cut for a while, my arms and legs are messed up looking now, and every time I see them I feel the urge, but, the last ones have only just healed.
This is a beautiful picture none the less, the image captures my heart.
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Watching them heal is comforting for me. Thank you
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Yeah, that makes sense, the knowledge that you can still heal, and all. You're very welcome dear
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As sad as this topic is, the concept is well illustrated and people truly don't understand this. Thank you.
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