Triggering (SI) - Taking pictures?

Ghostface · 01-04-2009, 11:38 PM

Am I the only one doing it? Taking pictures of my cuts/scars I mean. I feel crazy doing it, but it sometimes helps me. Or, sometimes it's enough taking pictures when I get triggered and wanna cut, but other times the pictures triggers me even more

*..life in pain..* · 01-04-2009, 11:41 PM

sometimes i do that too. so you aren't alone.

Mad Dps · 01-04-2009, 11:49 PM

I sometimes do this as well. So your not alone!

justbreathe:) · 02-04-2009, 12:08 AM

nope i do it sometimes...it has a good/bad effect. if i wanna cut i look at it and it either makes it worse...or i just pretend thats my arm now and i dont need to cut. sounds crazy i know...

Twisted Fate · 02-04-2009, 12:17 AM

I use to do it all the time.

ella1 · 02-04-2009, 12:32 AM

i do it definetely, dont know if it helps or makes me worse but i like to get opinions on if it needs stitches etc

[Fog] · 02-04-2009, 12:33 AM

I do that too. And I sometimes take pictures of myself when I'm in a bit of a state from crying or taking drugs and stuff as well. I'm not sure why I do it but I have like an album of pictures now that show me how f**ked up I am. Not sure if it's a good idea or not...

Dan · 02-04-2009, 01:07 AM

I do it most of the time.

Not strange at all, almost everyone has a morbid obsession with wounds. Them being your own can only amplify that, I assume.

Katiee · 02-04-2009, 01:56 AM

No, I do it as well. It kinda helps. xo.

Damnation. · 02-04-2009, 03:47 AM

I've only ever taken pictures of scars when a friend's wanted to see, to see what I'd been doing to myself

02-04-2009, 04:19 AM

i've thought about it. i've pointed my camera phone at my scars. makes them feel more real or something. and i like the way they look. but i've always been afraid someone would find the pictures. but you're not alone.

figure yourself out · 02-04-2009, 06:16 AM

I do it to, but then I delete them. I get scared someone will find them.

IcarusDrowning · 02-04-2009, 06:59 AM

Its not crazy at all...I do it to feel connected...part of the cycle for me. You are in no way alone.

matt1904 · 02-04-2009, 07:50 AM

I take pictures too, sometimes if I have time to think before I SH then I'll look at the photos on my phone. Depends on the trigger on that occasion, sometimes there's not time to look at snaps.

brokendancer · 02-04-2009, 09:19 AM

i do it, soeone saw the pictures once....called me sick, and wierd, im glad its not just me

Underjoyed · 02-04-2009, 09:45 AM

I used to yes.
I don't think its unusual at all.

surprising mystery · 02-04-2009, 09:48 AM

I have taken pics of scars to try and work out if it looks 'that bad' but never when Ive cut, Im too distressed to take photos.

Tomorrowwillcome · 02-04-2009, 02:16 PM

I have taken pics as I see my arms in a different light then, I hate what I see. Unfortunately it does not stop me making things worse.

Spoons · 02-04-2009, 05:35 PM

i have done in the past, but not for ages.

deadstar · 02-04-2009, 05:52 PM

I take photos of my cuts for a few reasons:

1. After i've cut, i find judging the severity difficult and find it hard to decide if it needs medical attention or not but if i look at a photo, it makes deciphering the severity easier for me.

2. Sometimes if i'm triggered it makes me feel better to know what damage i can do to mself if i put my mind to it.

3. Sometimes it shocks and disgusts me.

Take care
xx