Strange Form of Self Harm

[Self_Control]

So I did the usual cutting from about 6th grade through the first half of freshman year. Never did much damage. Very little blood. I'd have panic attacks and that was the only way I could calm myself down. But then in December I got painkiller prescriptions from the doctor after wisdom teeth were pulled. Tried to commit suicide by ODing on them but wound up getting hooked on that feeling. February rolled around and I got more prescriptions. I hadn't been cutting because I was using the pills as an outlet. While I was very high on some percocets I shoved a needle through my lip. I loved the pain. It completely out ruled my emotional pain. From then on it has just gotten worse. My parents bought me piercing kits even so I'm constantly piercing myself when I get depressed instead of cutting. Some of the piercings I don't even leave in. I just poke the hole and leave it. I also did a few little sewing needle tattoos. I was thinking about it tonight while piercing my anti-eyebrow and wondering if my piercing outlet was any better than slicing my wrists and other bad habits. The pill popping I know is pretty bad. It had gotten really out of hand when I was going through withdrawals from no refills on the pills.

So anyways, my question is, has anyone else used piercings and tattoos to deal with an emotional pain?

[mustbethin61394]

I have had many issues with cutting. I have been cutting since i was like 10 and it has gotten really bad. I have my ears peirced and my nose pierced. My parents don't want me to pierce myself so i don't have alot. But if you would like to talk im here :)

[Wannabe Beauty]

I've done scratching, burning, biting, cutting, piercing and other things.
By 'piercing' I mean getting a needle and making it prick my skin.
It is still self harm, not any less harmful than any other form.
I found it easier to draw blood than other methods, which is why I used it as a release.
Stay safe x~

[fwyzing]

I'm at work most of my life and when I get real upset cuz of customers or whatever i go to the back and staple myself.
Like, open the staple and push them into my arm or leg or whatever. I go up and down the limb and afterwards it looks like a rash. Once I hit a tendon and it hurt so bad i got nauseus but other than that it works for me when i'm not home and cant do anything else.

[Self_Control]

Yeah, I think what got me started on doing the piercing was so the questions would stop from my counselors at school. They couldn't say I had any problems because others were getting piercings or atleast wanting them.

I feel less alone on that now though so thanks guys/gals
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