Feeling ill after self harming

Dying_Angel · 12-12-2014, 12:41 AM

I'm not sure I'm posting this in the right section

I've noticed that every time I hurt myself a lot. I start to feel really cold and shivery and tired. It's started to worry me a bit now. Should I just get over it and accept it's my fault for doing it. Or is it something I should b worried about

phoenix_M · 12-12-2014, 01:29 AM

i think whether its something to worry about would be dependent on blood loss etc. it could be your body releasing the tension for the build up to the episode

Katie Smith · 12-12-2014, 06:10 AM

Could be hypoglycaemia if you have lost too much blood. Do you feel dizzy, light-headed or nauseous?

Dying_Angel · 12-12-2014, 12:15 PM

I do sometimes feel sick. I didn't think I lost enough blood that it would cause this. I could b wrong tho

lord of luck · 12-12-2014, 08:12 PM

it could be a shock related symptom. maybe part of your mind is trying to react negatively to the fact that you're self harming.

Ranger Fairy · 12-12-2014, 09:22 PM

I often experiences symptoms like this during/after self-harm. I think they are shock like symptoms. Unless you think you have lost a significant amount of blood the the actual symptoms you are talking about (cold, shivering, tired) aren't the main the problem. These symptoms can indicate that the injury/injuries are more severe and that the actual self-harm injury needs checking out.

Animad · 13-12-2014, 08:27 AM

If you're not losing a lot of blood then it's likely just to be the release of massive amounts of adrenaline which is causing it which is NORMAL and not a sign ofany problems. This should resolve in about 30mins or so. If you are losing a lot of blood or it lasts longer than an hour you need to get it checked out because it may be you are in shock which is a medical condition and often due to having not enough blood and can be life threatening. If this is the case you need to go to A&E/ ER/ ED rather than anywhere else as treatment often involves being put on a drip.

It is unlikely to be hypoglycaemia seen as that happens at any time whereas this user is just discussing this topic in relation to cutting and not at other times. Cutting in itself will not dramatically affect blood sugars and if it does affect them it's more likely to make them rise as adrenaline could potentially cause that action.