anyone ever really gone to town on their arms and wrists and then got extremely tired? Is it from blood loss or what? Because i am so tired i feel like i could sleep for days and i really hacked up my arms about twenty minutes ago.
I am not a doctor, so i am not going to try to explain what's happening to you, but this worries me.. Maybe talk to one of the first aid advisors? Im sorry this must be wicked unhelpful.
I am no first aid expert but I can identify with that and it does sound like a blood loss issue to me-you have really weakened your body which is bound to have an effect, either way I would get yourself to doctor's or A&E as soon as possible to be safe.
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The first, and most important is blood loss, if you have lost a lot, or your arms are really badly cut, going to the doctors is the best thing in the world for you.
But secondly, you've just released endorphins within your brain from cutting, the feel goodness of the endorphins have worn off. It's normal to feel slightly tired.
But, as I said, medical help is always the very first, and best option.
On a long enough time line, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero.
i did cut deeper than normal so it makes sense.
to go to the doctors i wouldve had to tell my mom and im not planning on her knowing so i didnt. I think ill be fine, it was just freaky how tired i got so fast.
Heyya, sweet.
Hmm, this hasn't happened to me before. I think it would be a good idea, as suggested above you speak to someone about this.. Take care. xx
Check out the information on wound care the site offers and if your cuts match what they say needs to be looked after then you should get help. Even calling a cab at night would be better than nothing.
I know I get the same feeling fairly often even from shallow cuts and that's usually cause it's late at night and after cutting I feel drained and somewhat, however minutely, released so the tiredness I should be feeling at that hour catches up to me. It depends on your sleeping habits and when you cut but it could be a similar thing
well blood loss is one possiblility... but there are others...
cutting releases hormones and chemicals in the brain, which give an almost high, but this wears off quickly... and so you can expiriance a "down". think of it like the feeling yo get after a sugar high.
could also just feel emotionally drained, that is a lot like feeling tired.
injuries can also cause tiredness as the body starts to want to sleep in order to heal. but this one affects people differently with some hardly feeling anything whereas others can literally fall asleep after any injury
there are other possible reasons too... but can't think of them in detail right now (ironically a bit tired so brain not working fully lol)
I think that it could be blood loss, but it would also depend on how much blood you actually lost.
I feel the same way sometimes. It could be the adrenaline or endorphins caused by cutting. It could also just be emotionally draining, or it could be that the actual act of cutting made you feel better enough where any exhaustion caught up with you.
If you did lose a lot of blood though, it's probably a very good idea to get it checked out.
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i did loose more blood than normal, and i had 4 deepish ones. They hurt and dont look to good at the moment, but i cant go to the doctors, id have to tell someone and i have kept this secret so long i dont want to ruin it if ill be fine in a couple of days.
Do you have any butterfly clips or something similar to pull the edges of the wound together? If not then try and hold them that way with your fingers and apply pressure with a dressing or some material of some kind.
Could you perhaps make some other reason to go to the doctors or Emergency? My parents think I'm going to the doctors to get a script filled for the pill and while this is true, I called the doctors up and extended the apointment, saying only that it was to discuss mental health. If you're not on the pill though, perhaps say you're feeling a bit flat and just want a check up? To get to the emergency its a little more difficult. I was going to say use the shaving excuse if its on your legs but that wont work cause if they're anything like my parents they'll ask to see the cut before taking you there. Do you have a friend you can confide in that could help you get there? Or public transport? I know the later isn't ideal since it can take a while but it's better than nothing at all.
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Last edited by emeraldeye : 05-03-2009 at 02:18 AM.
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Yeah i put some butterfly bandaids on them. I dont really have a excuse to use. Its already 8pm so my mom wouldnt believe me if i had to go tonight. The only transportation i would have is my sister, who doesnt know about my SH. And i dont have a close enough friend to tell. I feel so alone in all this :(
If the butterfly clips are working and keeping them closed and the bleeding either stopped or at a minimum, you should be alright. Maybe you should tell your sister? Siblings (if they get along alright) usually understand each other about wanting to keep things from your parents and she may be able to provide you the support you need. I don't know your sister though and I admit I'm being kinda hypocritical since no one in my family knows and I know my brother, close as we are, would completely flip. You need someone to talk to though, even if it's just to chat about the days worries. My pm box is always open if you want to do just that, or if you have a close friend online who doesn't personally know you that can help to. Prevention is the best cure as they say and I know that's rarely possible to completely prevent it, it may help to talk about your problems, get them of your chest, maybe get someone elses eyes to see them and offer you a different perspective, or support that what you're thinking or feeling isn't wrong and it may at least lessen the severity of the cuts.
If you are from the US and are on your parents insurance/ under 18, they probably will have to tell your parents. That shouldn't stop you from going if it looks serious, but means it would probably be a good idea to get your parents to take you to the ER or an urgent care center. You can try phoning your doctor's office as well--they should give an after hours number you can call.
I hope you feel better,
Amy
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