is this normal :/?

[AngelWithASecret]

so i was at the doctors yesterday and i had to tell her about my cutting. she asked me why and i told her that i'm addicted to it now. so then she started talking about how i obviously gain something from it and i was thinking "i like the scars"

is that normal :/?

[Discombobulated]

Hey Celine,

I understand what you mean, the scars show that the pain that was there, it can remind you that you have control and are in charge of your body. But it isn't good, SH is addictive as you said and perhaps you should explain to your doctor about the scars? Then she could help you through this.
It is brilliant that you spoke to your doctor though, and you should be proud of yourself for that.
I am always here if you ever want to talk, feel free to PM me,

Take care and stay strong,
Charli

[Amember]

I must admit, I do like having scars. Though the closest I come to scars in when my cat attacks me because I'm playing with her, I've never really considered self harming just to get cooler scars. Everyone has their own tastes, so I wouldn't say it's not normal to like scars but I don't think self harming is the best to achieve them.

[Palmolive]

Hey there.

Everyone gets different thing out of self harm and I definitely wouldn't say that you liking the scars is weird. Some people do like the scars and some don't. It's not the same for everyone and I think it's good that you realise you like the scars.

Jessie

[Guru]

Perhaps the scars remind you of something? Or maybe it's just the fact that they are physically there. A friend of mine who used to self harm says they like the scars, as it reminds them of how they 'got through the pain'. So I don't think it's that uncommon.

[hopelesslypretending]

I get the same thing out of it. It's normal, I guess. About as normal as anything SI related can be. I hope whatever's causing you to be so down, you hurt yourself, gets better.

I'm always here,
Shelby.

[toxxxic21]

I used to cut too....theres just something about the pain....it just felt....right....and i would always look at my scars and just think "damn, I'm such a badass! No one else at school has the balls to take the pain!"....I stopped cutting a couple months ago....now i just look at my scars and think "damn, I was an idiot! These scars are disgusting! Why would I ever want to do something like that to myself?!" self harm never helps. All it does is leave ugly reminders of the problems you used to have.

[Iridescence]

Cutting its self isnt always "normal". Its just a way to get your feelings out. To release your anger or stress. But "like your scars". Hmm. Maybe its a reminder to you about how you survived that day. How you got over it.
Im really happy though that you told your doctor that you cut. Im very sorry that you do but its your choice. It will always be your decision.
But overall liking your scars I would call ok. Because it like a reminder that you carry with you about how you got through that day.
Hope I could help you in anyway ♥