Define addiction?

[Kathryn]

I have somewhat of a contraversal question to ask.Do you think that cutting is an addiction or a controlled, low way of getting attention.I personally think its a very strong addiction but im having a hard time convinceing people of it so perhaps im wrong.What do you think?And if you do think its an addiction,any ideas on how to help it?

[Chanda]

Honestly, I think cutting can be an addiction OR a way of getting attention. Most people do it to get attention, and you can tell who those people are. Some people get addicted to the natural high that you get off of the pain. But either way, if you are addicted, I hope it's a habit you're able to kick. :)

[*Graveyard*]

It can be an addiction or a way to get attention, which turns into an addiction, I would believe. I don't think either should be dismissed, though, you know? It is an addiction I am trying to break, too. I successfully kept it hidden from my friends & family for years before they unexpectedly found out. I am considering therapy. I know a lot of folks have qualms about it, but I think it would help me, I have a very hard time expressing myself to the people I know. So what's better than to pay someone I don't know to listen to me haha. I wish only the best and good energy to those trying to 'kick this habit' as well. My thoughts are with you.

[Kathryn]

yeah i was doing good hideing it but my mom randomly decided to set up a doctors appointment during the times i had fresh cuts,so i had to tell my school consler cuase if my doctor found out,i would be hospalized.
so now im forced into therapy,and i cant even where a long sleve shirt anymore cuase my mom thinks i did somethin.But as far as addiction i didnt think i was addicted untill i was forced to stop,now im spazzing out,im dieing inside.i have new ways of hiding it though,i no im sick but i cant help it.

[Mast Mizzen]

....Why stop at cutting...Go for the big thrill and play Russian Roulette...Addiction or just screwed in the head?Watch the flick Deer Hunter..to see what category ya fit in...

[Ron]

I think it's totally an addiction, whether from the pain, or from being noticed (yes, you can be addicted to attention, Paris Hilton would be a good example...)

[Kathryn]

At first i thought i was addicted to the attention for the fact i would do it then come to school in short sleve shirts but nowadays they arent even visable cuase i hide them so well.i just get going when i see that drop of blood.

[lolipoporn]

To me is an addiction & i'm not sure that everyone doing that for attention.
that's my experience, i don't know if it can help you, but maybe:
i begin to cutting myself since my 15 years old.
i was doing that when i was feeling very bad and in a way
this sensation appease me.
through the years, i did lesser.
now i'm 25, and it doesnt happend since a long time, probably a year (at the age of 15, it was everyday...)
i can't give you an advice, i can't say stop doing that because i know it help to feel better,
but maybe you'll do it less with years too...
wish you the best... <3

[Patrick Scott]

Anything can become an addiction.

That being said, there are a couple of people in this thread who appear to be addicted to being a dick.

I'm a ruthless motherfucker when it comes to people like this. Why don't we skip the middle man and just go straight to shooting?

If you don't have something constructive to add to the convo, please eject yourself and your sorry ass mentality from it.

[AnTz]

first of all all the people that face this addiction are not loosers patric....looser is u and ur stupid mind so go kill ur self cause u r then blaim that this world is ruined....so kathryn i havent face this prb my self....but i am gonna give u an advise....wake up tomorow morning and try to face the sun, cause i am sure u can everybody can....

[Someplace_Safe]

Cutting can become an addiction because it releases something called endorphines.

Everyone is different. Some people do it for attention. Others to deal with a form of extreme emotional stress. Some because it looks cool. Alot of people like the look of cuts and scars. It can and has become an addiction for a good number of people.

[Rick Carlson]

I agree completely. Everyone has different reasons. My daughter's was to fill a void that was left after her mom died when she was 9.
No matter what the reason no one should be judged because, even if it's for attention or because it's cool 0_o each person feels justified. As long as they aren't putting themselves in danger then just be there to listen. You might be taking the place of the blade this time.

[garrett hamilton]

I think it controlled, it eliminates stress and makes it able to stay calm around other people. For people that like to show it off have no reason though.