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Q: Bad Attacks Only Way to Stop It Is to Cut
asked by: tazz on August 19th, 2005
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Does anyone have such a severe panic attack that the only thing they can do is to stop it is by cutting? Lately i've had several of those and they are just getting worse. I'll wake up in the middle of the night with a panic attack so bad that I try to scream but nothing comes out. I feel like i'm coming apart at the seams and my skin is crawling and the only way to stop it is to cut myself several times until i'm back in some what control again. It's getting so bad that a few times I know I needed stitches but have been to afraid to go have it done. When I stop cutting my arms are such a mess. Their have been times I don't realize what i'm doing until the attack is over with. I'm on several different med's. I'm just really starting to scare myself and I don't know what to do. Please someone help. I feel so alone
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poetmcc
replied on August 19th, 2005
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You are not alone...Many people in this world cut themselves...Just like to feel better. But soon, the relief from cutting will be short- lived and you will end up cutting more.

Your situation does sound scary now- especially that you need stiches. Loss of blood can lead to severe problems and they can be fatal too. Please please get help. I know you feel that cuttin is your only way out as you mention but in reality you are trying to escape something else and cutting is only a way to vent. In the end, you will realize it os not worth it...Cutting is never the right way to cope. You need a better and healthier way to cope with you feelings.

Right now maybe you should ask yourself...What is causing those panic attacks? That would be a good place to start. And you say you are taking meds...Maybe you want to go back to the dr and ask him/her to refer you to a counselor or therapist.

Sorry this is so long, I hope you get the help youneed, you deserve to get it. Take care.

"everything will be all right in the end. And if it is not all right it is not the end."
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Hightension24
replied on August 20th, 2005
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Panic attacks usually cause people to want to cut other people's throats.... Why? We have no idea... Roll with it and remember that david hasselhoff is the greatest singer ever!
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