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View Poll Results: Are you, do you know someone who "cuts"?
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I am a "cutter"/self-mutilator.
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I know someone who "cuts"/self-mutilates.
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I understand why I "cut"/self-mutilate.
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I don't understand why I "cut"/self-mutilate
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I have no clue what is being discussed here.
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08-24-2008, 06:51 AM
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Re: Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"
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Originally Posted by Brad Murphy
I can't vote... I know what it is but don't know anyone personally who does it (that I know of - since I know that people hide that they do it).
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Brad,
You are right...if you happen to see a cut - there are many more hidden under clothing and it spots no one would think to look.
This is a sad topic but I feel the need to address it for some reason.
Rhoni
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08-24-2008, 06:53 AM
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Re: Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"
The abuse I am thinking of would be physical/sexual in nature, but the precursers are often drug and alcohol abuse as well.
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08-24-2008, 06:55 AM
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Re: Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"
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Originally Posted by Tim Rutledge
My understanding is that they want to redirect the pain. They are in so much emotional turmoil, they cut themselves to temporarily stop that emotional pain, and make it a physical pain, with which they can deal with "better".
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Bro. Rutledge,
Absolutely. Good answer. It is a way to control something in your life, when there are other things in your life that you have no control over.
Cutting consists of:
1. Using a sharp object to slice lines into your skin
2. Using your fingernails to cause open wounds on your arms, backs, and legs.
3. Using anything to draw blood and not let healing happen
These are some ways to self-mutilate...do you know others?
Blessings, Rhoni
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08-24-2008, 06:57 AM
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Re: Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"
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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover
The abuse I am thinking of would be physical/sexual in nature, but the precursers are often drug and alcohol abuse as well.
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Actually many people who self mutilate have not taken drugs or used alcohol..yet...it is their addiction.
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08-24-2008, 07:04 AM
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Re: Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"
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Originally Posted by Rhoni
Bro. Rutledge,
Absolutely. Good answer. It is a way to control something in your life, when there are other things in your life that you have no control over.
Cutting consists of:
1. Using a sharp object to slice lines into your skin
2. Using your fingernails to cause open wounds on your arms, backs, and legs.
3. Using anything to draw blood and not let healing happen
These are some ways to self-mutilate...do you know others?
Blessings, Rhoni
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Burning, poisoning, hair pulling, stabbing and or poking oneself, anorexia and bulimia.
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08-24-2008, 07:06 AM
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Re: Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"
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Originally Posted by Rhoni
Have you ever, or do you know someone who "cuts"? Do you know why? Is it fatal? Is it chronic? Is it temporary?
Just curious,
Rhoni
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I used to cut...a lot of years ago. I know why, I'd have to say it's not fatal since I'm still here  Chronic? Maybe. Temporary, depends. The reasons don't really go away, the approach to handling them is what has to change. Healing can happen, I've healed a lot from where I was when I cut. I have other vices though that are just as destructive and they are my first resort in a high stress situation...I'm learning to find comfort in God, but I haven't "arrived" by any means.
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08-24-2008, 07:12 AM
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Re: Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"
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Originally Posted by Rhoni
Actually many people who self mutilate have not taken drugs or used alcohol..yet...it is their addiction.
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Right. That's what I meant. They are victims of abuse. They likely either are, or were in abusive homes where physical and sexual abuse occured, and was compounded by the drug and alcohol abuse of their perpetrators.
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Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
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08-24-2008, 07:15 AM
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Re: Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"
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Originally Posted by nahkoe
I used to cut...a lot of years ago. I know why, I'd have to say it's not fatal since I'm still here Chronic? Maybe. Temporary, depends. The reasons don't really go away, the approach to handling them is what has to change. Healing can happen, I've healed a lot from where I was when I cut. I have other vices though that are just as destructive and they are my first resort in a high stress situation...I'm learning to find comfort in God, but I haven't "arrived" by any means. |
Nahkoe, My prayers are offered for you.
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I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
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08-24-2008, 07:19 AM
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Re: Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"
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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover
Nahkoe, My prayers are offered for you.
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Thank you. 
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God did it for us. Out of sheer generosity he put us in right standing with himself. A pure gift. He got us out of the mess we're in and restored us to where he always wanted us to be. And he did it by means of Jesus Christ. ~Romans 3:24 from The Message
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08-24-2008, 07:29 AM
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Re: Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"
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Originally Posted by nahkoe
I used to cut...a lot of years ago. I know why, I'd have to say it's not fatal since I'm still here Chronic? Maybe. Temporary, depends. The reasons don't really go away, the approach to handling them is what has to change. Healing can happen, I've healed a lot from where I was when I cut. I have other vices though that are just as destructive and they are my first resort in a high stress situation...I'm learning to find comfort in God, but I haven't "arrived" by any means. |
Nahkoe,
Sounds like you have insight into your reasons for the 'cutting' as well as know that your approach to them must change...absolutely. Since you have been so open before so many...can you tell what behaviors you use to deal with the pain to replace the 'cuting'?
Only answer if you feel you can. I would not want you to share something that would cause you any additional pain.
Rhoni
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