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I have venephobia, a fear of veins. Therefore I cannot cut my wrists or any veins. I was really depressed and I wanted to hurt myself so I found another way of doing it. I took a comb and scratched my skin until it the second layer at least. It bleeds sometimes but at least it's not directly on the vein, otherwise I can have a panic attack. I've done it three times but it was a while ago. I know it could get infected this way and its very dangerous but I couldn't help it.
The venephobia started at a young age after the Boston Bombing happened. I had seen a man without any legs and he had an artery hanging out of his leg.
I don't do it anymore, but should I still be concerned for my mental health? I can't tell anyone because it was stupid of how willing I was to hurt myself. Anyways, thanks for reading. I just needed to get this off of my chest.
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Being willing to heart yourself is not stupid. It's just unwise and I'm glad you stopped. I actually cut my arm and I enjoyed it until I realized I was damaging a masterpiece, my body. I hope you realize that your body is a masterpiece and that you will do all you can to protect it.
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