Life's A Chibi: Hurting Yourself
Out of anger, we do stupid things. Our own rage takes over and shouts louder than the voices of reason and discipline. We go into a feral state where we become more like aggressive animals than anything else. Our only action that our bodies do is something violent, either to someone else, something or ourselves. When we become angry with ourselves, we take our own anger and inflict injury to our body. We just don't realize it until it is too late and we are left with nothing but pain from our wounds and regretful memories.
This also happens when we go into depression. We hate no one else and see ourselves as our own worst enemy. We take that hatred out by destroying our bodies; physically, mentally, spiritually, or all of the above. We are disgusted by our own being that we don't care what we do to it. It's only when the vial of depression is lifted that we see what we just did and now fully regret it. This also fuels your own self-hatred, thinking that you would be so stupid to hurt yourself.
It doesn't stop there. From the negative actions you brought upon yourself and others, you find yourself with less friends and people to care about you. Your blind outbursts drove others away and you are left alone thinking "why". Your outburst solved nothing, but made things worse.
Hurting yourself solves NOTHING nor NECESSARY in any anger-filled or depressed situation. It only brings more pain to you and scars that will never fully heal, their constant presence reminding you of what you did and why. Even after you did harm to yourself and you "feel better" afterwards, you are only left with the constant pain surging through your body as well as the constant frustration to now nurse a slow healing wound you yourself made.
Instead of becoming violent to others and yourself, try to find other methods that doesn't involve violence or self mutilation. Think of something less harmful to yourself and those around you: breathing exercises and techniques, craft, counting to ten, walking away, singing a song, anything that keeps you farther way from doing something violent and something you will regret.
Stay calm. Breathe slowly. Calm your mind. Love yourself.
RESPECT YOURSELF. RESPECT OTHERS. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS.
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This also happens when we go into depression. We hate no one else and see ourselves as our own worst enemy. We take that hatred out by destroying our bodies; physically, mentally, spiritually, or all of the above. We are disgusted by our own being that we don't care what we do to it. It's only when the vial of depression is lifted that we see what we just did and now fully regret it. This also fuels your own self-hatred, thinking that you would be so stupid to hurt yourself.
It doesn't stop there. From the negative actions you brought upon yourself and others, you find yourself with less friends and people to care about you. Your blind outbursts drove others away and you are left alone thinking "why". Your outburst solved nothing, but made things worse.
Hurting yourself solves NOTHING nor NECESSARY in any anger-filled or depressed situation. It only brings more pain to you and scars that will never fully heal, their constant presence reminding you of what you did and why. Even after you did harm to yourself and you "feel better" afterwards, you are only left with the constant pain surging through your body as well as the constant frustration to now nurse a slow healing wound you yourself made.
Instead of becoming violent to others and yourself, try to find other methods that doesn't involve violence or self mutilation. Think of something less harmful to yourself and those around you: breathing exercises and techniques, craft, counting to ten, walking away, singing a song, anything that keeps you farther way from doing something violent and something you will regret.
Stay calm. Breathe slowly. Calm your mind. Love yourself.
RESPECT YOURSELF. RESPECT OTHERS. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS.
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Don't feel it, I hope you can stay better! If you want help I'm here, like I always say: I'm stay always the disposition!
Don't feel it, I hope you can stay better! If you want help I'm here, like I always say: I'm stay always the disposition!
Doesn't work on everyone. Same as the anti-depressants. Those two are not for everyone.
Read-Still better than cutting yourself.
I understand depression and therapy not working-But cutting yourself is a horrible thing to do. It's a momentary escape from bigger problems-Ones you have to take care of. Go for a walk. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Plant a garden. Do ANYTHING but hurt yourself.
I understand depression and therapy not working-But cutting yourself is a horrible thing to do. It's a momentary escape from bigger problems-Ones you have to take care of. Go for a walk. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Plant a garden. Do ANYTHING but hurt yourself.
I know when I self harm it's because I feel there's nothing else to do, for some people going for a walk, volunteering, other activities just don't cut it, especially for those with severe mental illnesses. I don't support self harm in anyway, but if it's what gets you through the day instead of offing yourself, than so be it.
Life's full of activities, you might have to keep looking until you find one. Write a book, draw, etc. Little things that are great stress relievers. I am very against this in anyways-Mostly because I got out of it myself, and am so happy I did.
I'm fully aware it is, I've tried everything and there is nothing that will relieve stress to the degree I need. I'm super super happy that you were able to get out of it but unfortunately sometimes what works for some doesn't work for others. I hope you've been making good progress in your path to recovery! <3
Thankyou! My methods of self-relief have been very successful so I'm thankful for the wishes
So, ruining your perfectly good body is what works?
No. As I said above-Get INVESTED in something. Even if it's just a little thing to take your mind off of the bad things. At the very least, find a healthier escape. Video games, TV, movies. Cutting yourself, hurting yourself, is not something that should ever be encouraged.
No. As I said above-Get INVESTED in something. Even if it's just a little thing to take your mind off of the bad things. At the very least, find a healthier escape. Video games, TV, movies. Cutting yourself, hurting yourself, is not something that should ever be encouraged.
Just because something works doesn't mean it's good.
Shooting someone in the face works to kill them-But it's not good, is it?
And I don't support any of those either.
Shooting someone in the face works to kill them-But it's not good, is it?
And I don't support any of those either.
So, we're working on developing electric and better cars, and working with finding a newer better alternative.
And it's never been in humanity's best interest to just settle for what barely qualifies as working.
And it's never been in humanity's best interest to just settle for what barely qualifies as working.
Some people do-And some people strive to make things better, which is why we have the things we have now. It's why you have the computer or phone you're typing this on now, the homes and shelters we have now, why we are as forward.
If we settled for the thing that kinda-sorta worked? We'd still be working with rock tools, grunting at each other as we hunted and gathered. People not okay with just barely settling are the ones that pushed humanity forward.
And I encourage people to fight-And every time you give in for the moment of bleak "satisfaction" (sarcasm quotes), you're just losing that fight with your own mind. You fall into a deeper and deeper pit.
I don't think self harming should have an excuses. There is always a better way to solve life's problems, you just have to find it.
If we settled for the thing that kinda-sorta worked? We'd still be working with rock tools, grunting at each other as we hunted and gathered. People not okay with just barely settling are the ones that pushed humanity forward.
And I encourage people to fight-And every time you give in for the moment of bleak "satisfaction" (sarcasm quotes), you're just losing that fight with your own mind. You fall into a deeper and deeper pit.
I don't think self harming should have an excuses. There is always a better way to solve life's problems, you just have to find it.
What if there is no other way?
//Also I'm not trying to start a fight, I'm just super curious to see your side of it
With that kind of attitude, you won't. Stay positive, even if it hurts. You have a life, and thought alone is a precious thing. Against all odds, you went from a bundle of tiny, useless cells, to something that can breath, from coherent thought, and live. Out of millions of other possibilities, you are living. So much went into you being here, and that alone is truly amazing. So stay positive, even if it hurts. And eventually, harshness in life will yield to you, and you'll discover how amazing life can be.
To be positivity 100% of the time is nauseating, and as someone with BPD, stay positive will cause me to be even more self destructive than usual. I'm just trying to understand here because not everyone can have the same resources that helped you to not self-harm anymore, but people who do self harm have every right to if it works for them, even if it isn't the best option and stuff.
Sorry if I'm repeating myself I'm getting a bit confused :p
Sorry if I'm repeating myself I'm getting a bit confused :p
I don't think people have a right to break, maim, or otherwise injure something they themselves had no part in creating, but were given....
And I think I mispoke...I am by no means positive all the time (I'm a cynical little shit), but with every bad thing, I think of one positive thing and focus on that instead of the bad.
If all else fails-I look at pictures of starving children in Africa, and think "Wow, I'm feeling sad now, but I could be in their horrible position, in comparison, my life is pretty good, which I'm grateful for."
A change in perception could lead to entire changes in lifestyle.
And I think I mispoke...I am by no means positive all the time (I'm a cynical little shit), but with every bad thing, I think of one positive thing and focus on that instead of the bad.
If all else fails-I look at pictures of starving children in Africa, and think "Wow, I'm feeling sad now, but I could be in their horrible position, in comparison, my life is pretty good, which I'm grateful for."
A change in perception could lead to entire changes in lifestyle.
As a person who does self-harm, I 100% have the right to do whatever I please to with my body, since it is mine and nobody elses
Don't worry! Slip-ups are super easy and that point is much easier to understand
Also, that doesn't work for me either because again as someone with BPD, I'll just hate myself and want to injure myself even more if I focus on things like that because then I'll feel like I've deserved all the bad things that have happened because they have it worse, which essentially back-pedals any progress I have
I cannot agree with you there-Your life is not just your own, but everyone's who loves and cares about you.
And I am confused on your last point-You feel like you deserve to be punished, because other people in the world are suffering? I'm a bit confused now as well, if you could clear that up.
And I am confused on your last point-You feel like you deserve to be punished, because other people in the world are suffering? I'm a bit confused now as well, if you could clear that up.
Ok, but it's not, every bodies life is their own, that's just like telling someone they can't get a tattoo because someone in their life doesn't want them to. If the people in my life can't care enough to help me, than I don't care how my self-therapy effects them. That is everyones right as a human, to their own body, and to do what they like with it.
Yep, that's how I feel!
Yep, that's how I feel!
Have you let them know that you're hurting, or tried to sit down and talk to them about it?
Just ignore them. You aren't going to get anywhere.
And I agree with you, Squiddles.
And I agree with you, Squiddles.
I'm pretty sure nobody is trying to get anywhere XD
We're just having a normal convo
It's probably none of my business too but in here but, using my own form of therapy is not "Losing a fight with my own mind" and I am not "falling into a deeper pit". If anything saying this kinda stuff is just making people struggling feel even worse about themselves ;;
That is not my goal-My goal is to say "Don't settle for what you don't deserve."
I don't think you deserve to slice open your own skin or torture yourself. Don't give up on finding a better solution, when you do, your life will become that much better.
I don't think you deserve to slice open your own skin or torture yourself. Don't give up on finding a better solution, when you do, your life will become that much better.
I mean I dunno, I really can see your point but if you're talking specifically to me, you don't really know who I am so it wouldn't really be too appropriate to say what I do and don't deserve, you know? There's definately a better solution out there, but it costs money most people are likely to never have
I...I do?
That's an awful lot of talk from someone who knows nothing about my life.
That's an awful lot of talk from someone who knows nothing about my life.
not all people have wasy to get help, not all people can find people ready to listen, not everyone somebody close who cares, some peopl has no other choice than hurting themselves , we woulnd't do it if we had a choice but we had not
You do have a choice. Where there is a will-there is a way. I know it's hard to pull yourself up out of that hole, but keep clawing your way up and you'll get out.
But hurting yourself makes everything worse in the long run.
But hurting yourself makes everything worse in the long run.
I'm definately for this too, self-harm is the only successful relief I have in life mainly because I can't afford therapy or medication. It really sucks that some people don't have the option for proper healthcare
When i relapse i usually just focus on physical pain so i get the chance to cut my mentality and overthinking some slack. Also. When i relapse. It's usually cause i personally feel like i've suffered enough to let it build up to the point where i lose my sanity. So cutting helps.
Definitely, usually for myself the physical pain is more to mutilate my body because it's already it's as gross as I can get lol. I definately understand that too though, even going as far to purposefully upset myself to a degree where I need to self harm.
This may seem super out of place cause I'm a stranger and stuff but these floppy ears are great for listenin! If you ever want someone to talk to I'm here.
Hehe ok. Thanks. Same definetly goes to you. These lion ears are for you to use. :)
If you need therapy and medications to begin with, then why waste money for internet?
Priorities.
Priorities.
What snark? You're the one who posted a silly comment in response to mine lol
I don't want a fight or anything so I'm not to sure why you said what you did in the first place, I just wanted to have a convo with Squiddles about the whole thing
Explaining I don't have to pay for internet =/= Snark
That little heart you added, I'm not stupid.
I'm pissed off because I'm tired of all these furries, who all suddenly have depression and cutting issues, that loathe in themselves and say they need to cut, when they don't.
I'm pissed off because I'm tired of all these furries, who all suddenly have depression and cutting issues, that loathe in themselves and say they need to cut, when they don't.
I'm sorry but that heart wasn't meant for snark, it was meant for kindness, I'm sorry you mistook that for being negative!
I can understand that, but you don't suddenly "gain" a mental illness, it's something you're born with or have acquired through trauma. Nobody needs to cut, but people do feel the need to for the time being because they haven't found what else can help them yet or they can't afford the help they need.
Well, suddenly being mentally ill is a fad. And it really drives me nuts because I battle it myself. I'm fed up with everyone screaming "depression" when they don't have it.
And yes, mental illness can arise later in age. Such as Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder and Manic-Depression. I have Manic-Depression and I developed it at 15.
With those 3 I stated earlier, males tend to develop them between 18 to 25 averagely, and women 25 to 30 something. Because it's when the brain pretty much is at it's later stages of developing.
It's just this depression and mental illness fad is driving me nuts. You don't know who really has it anymore. I'm tired of seeing furs on here going "I have post-con depression" and nonsense like that. So it creates stigma because these people would be fine after 1 day at a spa. Yet those with real depression would be barely phased.
And yes, mental illness can arise later in age. Such as Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder and Manic-Depression. I have Manic-Depression and I developed it at 15.
With those 3 I stated earlier, males tend to develop them between 18 to 25 averagely, and women 25 to 30 something. Because it's when the brain pretty much is at it's later stages of developing.
It's just this depression and mental illness fad is driving me nuts. You don't know who really has it anymore. I'm tired of seeing furs on here going "I have post-con depression" and nonsense like that. So it creates stigma because these people would be fine after 1 day at a spa. Yet those with real depression would be barely phased.
Wait what the heck, is it actually a fad? Forgive me if I'm seeming ignorant since I've just joined the furry community and stuff but that seems pretty ridiculous, who actually wants to be mentally ill?
And I'm sorry for snapping, this is a sensitive topic to me, and all of this just got me all riled up.
Yes, it's a fad everywhere. People say they're "depressed" when sad. People claim to have a depressive disorder for hitting a rough patch in life. Depression is a very complicated thing, it's a mental and physical disorder. It affects everything about you and your body.
A lot of furries are overly dramatic and claim to have disorders a lot.
Yes, it's a fad everywhere. People say they're "depressed" when sad. People claim to have a depressive disorder for hitting a rough patch in life. Depression is a very complicated thing, it's a mental and physical disorder. It affects everything about you and your body.
A lot of furries are overly dramatic and claim to have disorders a lot.
Nah don't worry, I understand what it's like to feel really passionate about things, you're fine!
That's really odd, depression isn't something that just comes and go with the snap of a finger, like sadness, so it's super crappy people are using it like that :/
Many people don't even know what it really is anymore because people throw the term like a toy now. I see it all the time now.
It's a bit aggravating an a spit to the face.
It's a bit aggravating an a spit to the face.
I personally don't have depression so I can't experience what you're feeling but I know I'd be very upset if people did that about BPD too. Mental illnesses are very serious things and they're not fun or trendy to have at all
Hey, I was nearly diagnosed that also. I was 1 symptom I think away from diagnosis.
So I have Borderline features so to speak.
So I have Borderline features so to speak.
Therapists never help anybody, pfftha. In fact they often just make things worse.
Yeah, it definately takes some searching to find one you can be comfortable with and such
All psychologists care about is their fucking careers. Never met one that didn't act like they were infallible because they just think "I'm am expert so you should just listen to me and I know whatever is best for you" when really they barely even understand what is going on with your life even half the time.
Sadly they just seem to exist to fuck a kid's life up now if she isn't preforming 399% above everyone else in the education system.
Sadly they just seem to exist to fuck a kid's life up now if she isn't preforming 399% above everyone else in the education system.
Yes, yes, broad, hateful generalizations are fun, aren't they?
These are people who straight up abuse their power over others in all sorts of bias ways that can totally ruin someone's life. They have good reason to be hated imho.
This is probably personal bias and stuff so if it feel free to explain your place more
The therapist who I used to see generally cared about my well-being, she even lowered her prices so my parents would continue to put me it because she deeply wanted to help me. She had even said a few times she wished she could see me beyond the sessions but can't because of the law.
There are a lot of bad ones out there, but there's a lot of people who really want to help too
If you don't mind me asking, what's your experience with therapists? It's ok if you don't wanna answer I just was wondering about your side of the experience
I was forced into medical facilities over trivial shit as a child where they would steal my blood, all because some therapist said I said this thing or not.
Really the problem was I was vastly more intelligent than the other kids and educators hate non-conforming children who don't fit the perfect little mold so they single you out for all kinds of abuse.
Really the problem was I was vastly more intelligent than the other kids and educators hate non-conforming children who don't fit the perfect little mold so they single you out for all kinds of abuse.
I'm really sorry you had to go through that, it sounds really terrible. If you ever need someone to talk to don't be a stranger, kay?
Everybody is different, when my parents supported me going to therapy it worked wonders, but it definately doesn't work for everyone. We all have our own unique thing
Because people do it for attention so much these days. I bet half the people here don't even do it that claim to.
Yeah, I'm one of those that cut. There's never an excuse to cut.
And when you do, you hide it and keep quiet. Period.
And when you do, you hide it and keep quiet. Period.
You don't think I know this?
It's just you know... when it comes to this place. It's like suddenly when somebody posts something like this... EVERYONE suddenly has depression and cutting issues.
Group therapy would be the best place to start for those who "claim" to do it.
It's just you know... when it comes to this place. It's like suddenly when somebody posts something like this... EVERYONE suddenly has depression and cutting issues.
Group therapy would be the best place to start for those who "claim" to do it.
To talk to fellow cutters. Discuss it with them. Because nobody else is going to listen and just judge.
If self harm is what it takes someone to get attention, that person has a serious problem and should not be written off as an attention seeker.
The statement isn't "hurt others before you hurt yourself" it's "don't hurt yourself"
O-kemono was not implying that you should hurt others.
O-kemono was not implying that you should hurt others.
I get the message :( I have a fur sis who goes through this all the time
Inb4 "You're not only hurting them, but you're also hurting yourself".
Also, not only do people inflict damage on themselves and others because of anger or depression, but also because of jealousy.
Also, not only do people inflict damage on themselves and others because of anger or depression, but also because of jealousy.
After I had a reaaaaally bad year in 2013 with some deep cuts, some lighter in 2014 I have finally managed a hole year, 2015, without doing harm to myself! I think I will print this and hang it up a wall where I can see it all the time! <3
truth is, physical contact is the most effective way that the tension is released, but causing harm towards others or self is not the best way, for me, I have a training dummy to swat at.
Sometimes pain is necessary, but only in the most extreme situations. These situations require that the pain you inflict on yourself be less than the pain if don't.
Alone, and trapped out in the wilderness with your arm under a boulder you cannot lift... to avoid death by starvation or dehydration you must make sacrifices to survive.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aron_Ralston
Alone, and trapped out in the wilderness with your arm under a boulder you cannot lift... to avoid death by starvation or dehydration you must make sacrifices to survive.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aron_Ralston
That is SURVIVAL extremes. I'm mostly talking about from anger or depression, more on an emotional level rather than necessary survival.
It is ok to have emotional pain from time to time as well. Life ain't all sunshine and rainbows, but that doesn't mean it is ever a good idea to harm yourself for pain you have inside... in the end you'll just hurt everywhere
suicidal hurting yourself? or being stupid hurting youself?
Famous last words: "Hey watch this!"
Famous last words: "Hey watch this!"
Hurting yourself is never the answer. Take it from someone that has attempted suicide; I'm still flip flopping through life but I have hope that it will get better! I'm sure the antidepressants and therapy are helping with that
I don't see what the big deal is going on above. No, self mutilation or self blame or anything is good for you.
I have manic-depression, yes, I do cut rarely, but I don't flash it for the world to see and be like, "Oh, I NEED to do this!"
I'm not proud of it, and nobody should be. There is no excuse of why you need to harm your body. As I said, I do it too, but I am actually trying to do better than loathing and giving into my illness.
I have manic-depression, yes, I do cut rarely, but I don't flash it for the world to see and be like, "Oh, I NEED to do this!"
I'm not proud of it, and nobody should be. There is no excuse of why you need to harm your body. As I said, I do it too, but I am actually trying to do better than loathing and giving into my illness.
I seriously don't fuckin' understand why people think it's "cool" to have a mental illness
why it makes them so much better than everybody else
I'm goddamn embarrassed I have social anxiety and chronic depression like
How can you stand going around and parading that in public?
why it makes them so much better than everybody else
I'm goddamn embarrassed I have social anxiety and chronic depression like
How can you stand going around and parading that in public?
I don't know. It just adds to the stigma even further.
I have a very hard time believing people these days that claim to be mentally ill. I don't see why you would want attention for it.
I myself am vocal to fight against stigma. But others just want so much stupid attention. And people believe their shenanigans
Funny, for myself having a real mental illness (which has landed me in Epworth twice), I gain no sympathy but more criticism. So I fight.
But people who fake it get all the sympathy in the world. They're absolutely pathetic. "Oh... oh poor me... mmhhh, look at my cuts :'(" while they post it all over Tumblr or whatever.
It's suddenly a social status for some odd fucking reason :V
I have a very hard time believing people these days that claim to be mentally ill. I don't see why you would want attention for it.
I myself am vocal to fight against stigma. But others just want so much stupid attention. And people believe their shenanigans
Funny, for myself having a real mental illness (which has landed me in Epworth twice), I gain no sympathy but more criticism. So I fight.
But people who fake it get all the sympathy in the world. They're absolutely pathetic. "Oh... oh poor me... mmhhh, look at my cuts :'(" while they post it all over Tumblr or whatever.
It's suddenly a social status for some odd fucking reason :V
sometimes, when i get that angry or depressed, i just think it's the only way to help myself
relatable as always
relatable as always
i usually hurt myself in more temporary ways. like biting myself or scratching myself. I think the main reason i never did more is if i messed up i wouldn't want to inconvenience others by them finding my corpse or something.
Really needed to see this rightnow. Thank you! Been having a rather fucked up day right now.
I dunno. I've been there and self harm is a bit of a drug in a way. As long as you don't go too far it's fine.
See that's why I only inflict positive damage... makes ya feel SO much better it almost hurts how good ya feel! {:)
I have pushed some walls in my time…
but I mostly bottle my anger inside…which is also very harmful...
but I mostly bottle my anger inside…which is also very harmful...
I was gonna post something here, but...
I... yeah. I needed to hear this a few days ago.
I... yeah. I needed to hear this a few days ago.
Honestly, I feel this. Normally I don't favorite these unless I agree with them.
Damaging yourself or others physically is unacceptable. However, mental/spiritual damage happens to everyone in some form.
Personally, I find it better to follow the advice from Portal 2's Cave Johnson, and I quote, "When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons, what am I supposed to do with these?! Make life rue the day it decided to give Cave Johnson the lemons! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?! I'm the man who's going to burn your house down! With the lemons! I'm going to have my engineers invent a combustible lemon TO BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN!"
-Ahem- What I'm getting at with this quotation is that rage and anger should not be put into a physical representation. Rage and anger should fuel passion and be motivating! Person looks down at you and upsets you, or disapproves of your choices in life? Don't punch them in the face for having an opinion. Use their negative comments to fuel you. HOW DARE THEY DISAPPROVE? DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM? I'M THE MAN WHO'S GOING TO <insert thing here>.
Anger is a conducive emotion with many uses. Don't use "being angry" as an excuse to hurt yourself or others. Use it to fuel you, to do things that make you and/or others happy.
Damaging yourself or others physically is unacceptable. However, mental/spiritual damage happens to everyone in some form.
Personally, I find it better to follow the advice from Portal 2's Cave Johnson, and I quote, "When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons, what am I supposed to do with these?! Make life rue the day it decided to give Cave Johnson the lemons! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?! I'm the man who's going to burn your house down! With the lemons! I'm going to have my engineers invent a combustible lemon TO BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN!"
-Ahem- What I'm getting at with this quotation is that rage and anger should not be put into a physical representation. Rage and anger should fuel passion and be motivating! Person looks down at you and upsets you, or disapproves of your choices in life? Don't punch them in the face for having an opinion. Use their negative comments to fuel you. HOW DARE THEY DISAPPROVE? DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM? I'M THE MAN WHO'S GOING TO <insert thing here>.
Anger is a conducive emotion with many uses. Don't use "being angry" as an excuse to hurt yourself or others. Use it to fuel you, to do things that make you and/or others happy.
HOLY HELL THE FEELS RIGHT NOW D;
Your chibi drawings with these little quotes....man you pluck at the heart strings and the feels just...oh god.
This has a lot of reflection and meaning, and I thank you for doing stuff like this <3 it make's me smile to see these little life's a chibi's stuff, and just to see that this is just...out there and exposed - and seeing the amount of comments that are flooding into the submission is just staggering and amazing. Makes me feel better to know that I am not alone in life's burdens and awkward situations <3 thank you thank you thank you
Your chibi drawings with these little quotes....man you pluck at the heart strings and the feels just...oh god.
This has a lot of reflection and meaning, and I thank you for doing stuff like this <3 it make's me smile to see these little life's a chibi's stuff, and just to see that this is just...out there and exposed - and seeing the amount of comments that are flooding into the submission is just staggering and amazing. Makes me feel better to know that I am not alone in life's burdens and awkward situations <3 thank you thank you thank you
Such a beautiful and emotional piece here.
Way to spread a very strong and heart felt message. <:.)
Way to spread a very strong and heart felt message. <:.)
Bless you for this.. I really needed this to help me through my rough sea
Never physically injured myself intentionally, but I got to a point recently in which I no longer had a will to live. And when my parents found out, they weren't supportive and forbid me from getting therapy. As cutting appeared like it would be ineffective for me, my response was (and still is) heavy drinking. It's the only temporary escape I have.
Severe enough depression really does prevent things like hobbies and productive tasks from keeping your mind off your darkest, most self-destructive thoughts. Some people really just can't shake emotional turmoil, no matter how good things are or even if they are helping others; I know this from ongoing experience.
Severe enough depression really does prevent things like hobbies and productive tasks from keeping your mind off your darkest, most self-destructive thoughts. Some people really just can't shake emotional turmoil, no matter how good things are or even if they are helping others; I know this from ongoing experience.
Calm thoughts work just fine until another personality, that is feeling depressed on that particular day, takes over your actions.
Sometimes there's not much choice.
Sometimes there's not much choice.
what are you talking about? It's always the answer. Its all in how you look at it.
I bet you have heard more than enough on the matter since you mustered the courage to present a matter as urgent as this.
In for some more?
First of my deep felt respect. You stepped forth and brought us a warming, colorful and even somewhat funny way to face this matter which we all know. I can't say if you knew what was in store for you when you posted this, I won't judge if you are truly courageous or blue-eyed. But you did it, that matters.
I see the people you are reaching out for, I know them, they are with me, some in the flesh, some not anymore. But the message you present to them is one they would not, could not perceive from the outside. For once pain is the only emotion getting through your numbness, if agony is the only comfort in life, if hell is the coldest place you came to know so far, then it is desperately needed for this individual at that time. The pain becomes precious, to anchor the mind and the heart back into the reality. It is the way of the subconsciousness to scream "I will not let go of my life!".
Judging by your work, your picture, you were at least instinctively fully aware of this. Because you said "negative damage". That which is necessary to be done, which does in the long run help the individual to value their lives and bodies once more, is, in a sense, positive damage.
I merely scanned the comments thus far, from what I can tell it is this positive damage most people relay to when spelling their opinion out to you.
Astonishingly few people know what it is like to an individual to willingly sabotage its own life, to torture itself, to cripple its body. I know people who really hate themselves, or live with personalities that due it for them. I know those you mean to reach. Let me tell you that those hear and value your message. They are the silent ones. They are those who I, in my arrogance, speak up for.
Thank you for your courage to reach out to them.
In for some more?
First of my deep felt respect. You stepped forth and brought us a warming, colorful and even somewhat funny way to face this matter which we all know. I can't say if you knew what was in store for you when you posted this, I won't judge if you are truly courageous or blue-eyed. But you did it, that matters.
I see the people you are reaching out for, I know them, they are with me, some in the flesh, some not anymore. But the message you present to them is one they would not, could not perceive from the outside. For once pain is the only emotion getting through your numbness, if agony is the only comfort in life, if hell is the coldest place you came to know so far, then it is desperately needed for this individual at that time. The pain becomes precious, to anchor the mind and the heart back into the reality. It is the way of the subconsciousness to scream "I will not let go of my life!".
Judging by your work, your picture, you were at least instinctively fully aware of this. Because you said "negative damage". That which is necessary to be done, which does in the long run help the individual to value their lives and bodies once more, is, in a sense, positive damage.
I merely scanned the comments thus far, from what I can tell it is this positive damage most people relay to when spelling their opinion out to you.
Astonishingly few people know what it is like to an individual to willingly sabotage its own life, to torture itself, to cripple its body. I know people who really hate themselves, or live with personalities that due it for them. I know those you mean to reach. Let me tell you that those hear and value your message. They are the silent ones. They are those who I, in my arrogance, speak up for.
Thank you for your courage to reach out to them.
oh yeah?, make me not hurt myself, you have a better idea know it all?
I know that this was months ago and all... but you really shouldn't be fishing for comments to speak out against in what appears to be an aggressive manner. You're free to speak your mind, naturally, but you shouldn't act as though you're actively searching to shut down something meant for people who want help when this type of topic is discussed. Again, you are free to think what you wish, but don't attack someone just because they're trying to help others, yeah?
oh i forgot about this dumb comment, ironic how it ties with the theme of the post, rage was a coping mechanism besides self injury, sorry for the trouble, you see since i have no friends and my family doesn't understand my problems so i had no other means to reach out but to leash out, i still have no friends but i feel better than the day i wrote that message, also i was jealous of people who can easily reach out for help, since i had no one i had to help me myself, is a hard way, is easy to fall into rage, sorry again, fighting depression alone is incredible tiring
All I have to say for this one is "Thank you". A lot of people out there need this, in any and every form.
I know that this is late, and one of the most taboo things to do is to comment on an old post, but seeing this has helped me through some tough times. This was part of what gave me perspective not to commit suicide. It scares me that this so common, but I need to say something for a thank you, because if this was never made I may not even be here as I type this. The day after I tried to slit my wrist I went here to avoid everyone, basically, but when I saw this it gave me something to hold on to so I could keep going.
Yikes! Such a beautiful, yet controversial piece... I find it a beautiful piece of art, AND a beautiful bit of advice. I don't think there is any reason for being so argumentative about something that was meant to be an encouragement, to those individuals suffering from depression, and self-loathing. Getting help, is always better than hurting yourself, but some don't realize that help is all around them. It's not just in a Therapist's office. The outbursts of rage, are real, and real scary... not just to others who witness them, but to those who have them, and then "wake up" to find that they've just done something awful. This piece is about finding someone, or something, that will help you, no matter what you do. It's about finding consistency in the right activities, or the right people, who will understand, and will comfort you, BEFORE you fly off into a blind rage, and be there to help you, AFTER, in case it happens anyway. Thank you, for sharing this piece of art!
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