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[strangledavatar]

I've been a member here for a while but never posted before. I don't understand what is wrong with me. I have cut myself for years and recently I started burning myself. But for the life of me, I don't know why. I'm not happy but I'm not depressed either. I'm doing just fine. But I still have a urge to cut. or burn

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[darkfey]

I understand what you are saying about being sensitive (I cry at the drop of a hat - commercials, tv shows, songs, even parades). I remember reading that one of the theories behind some people cutting is being hyper-sensitive, that they are overwhelmed by emotions sometimes (both good and bad) and don't really know how to process/express/handle that. For me, I know that is part of why I cut, it might be for you as well. I know that as I've gotten older and have found healthier ways to deal with my emotions it has helped, but I still want to cut sometimes (and sometimes it isn't because I'm stressed or in crisis, sometimes it is just because cutting seems familiar or comforting or is an urge). It's important to realize you are not alone and we are here to listen.