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Am I too old to self harm?

No, but all you’d be doing is adding another problem to the list. You need professional help. I see that you’re in college. They have counseling centers. Be a good idea to check that out.

MasterLee · 56-60, M

Never to old

Indy74 · 46-50, F

My advice is, just don't do it. You'll regret it in the long run.

submissivelittlewoman · F

No.

But if you've never done it...dont start now.

SW-User

Why would you want to?

gmatthewb · 51-55, M

I don't think anyone is. But at the same time, you're not too old to ask for help so you don't have to harm yourself in anyway.

antisocialbutterfly · 22-25, F

@gmatthewb nobody will help me

gmatthewb · 51-55, M

@antisocialbutterfly That depends upon what kind of help you want and need. Also depends upon who you ask as well.

Reject · 26-30, M

I've seen people in their 70s doing it. I don't think there's an age limit on things unless you're physically unable to do it.

DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F

I didn't stop until I was 33. 😓

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2cool4school · 46-50, F

@SW-User same and still

SW-User

@2cool4school 🤗

2cool4school · 46-50, F

@SW-User 😊🤗

puck61

[b]You're never too old to self harm!!!!!!!!!!!!![/b]

Indy74 · 46-50, F

@puck61 need a little more funshine in your life. 😁

puck61

[b]Disclaimer- Self harm is bad. Self harm can cause disfigurement or death. It will upset your friends and family, and it's painful. The above post is not intended to condone or encourage self harm. If you are thinking of harming yourself please call the 1-800 number that comes up when you post about harming yourself. I am a non attorney spokesperson.[/b]

Indy74 · 46-50, F

@puck61 love it!!😀

canusernamebemyusername · M

Yes. But only because you shouldn't:P

canusernamebemyusername · M

@canusernamebemyusername Sorry that wasn't helpful. No you are not to old. But I hope you don't :(

antisocialbutterfly · 22-25, F

@canusernamebemyusername my depression is just killing me man...

Spokeskitties75 · 46-50, M

And you are not to old to other harm either!!

SW-User

No nobody is ever to old to have a mental illness. My mum is in her 40s and I think she still does it.

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SW-User

@antisocialbutterfly i wasn’t trying to be mean to you. I was only speaking from experience. We all make mistakes it’s what we learn from them that counts , your a human , so stop being so hard on yourself. Maybe your hanging around the wrong people , but I’m sure there are people on here who are willing to listen , I know we have hardly interacted but I don’t see you as a bad person. I know what I say isn’t going to change the way you feel about yourself but keep expressing your feelings it might help abit. I wish I knew how to help you , I used to self harm too.

puck61

@SW-User I just don't understand why I never heard of 'cutting' until the 90's. It sure looks like a weird fad to me. Nobody did that when I was in school. Why is that, I wonder?

puck61

@antisocialbutterfly I have a mental illness, and I'm not a cunt. Being wounded does not make anyone a bad person. Nobody thinks that. No one with any brains believes that a mental issue makes anyone less of a person. I honestly thought your question was a joke because of the context of the question.
[b]You are too old to hurt yourself on purpose! Yes you are too old to self harm, so don't do it.[/b]

JupiterDreams · 31-35

No.
But I don't recommend it.

CharlieZ · 70-79, M

Don´t tell me you are thinking on getting married! 🙀

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CharlieZ · 70-79, M

@antisocialbutterfly It seems that I have as much years divorced as the ones since your birth, lady.

antisocialbutterfly · 22-25, F

CharlieZ · 70-79, M

@antisocialbutterfly oh...

YourBuddyRandall · 26-30, M

It's not an age thing. You should seek help no matter your age. Self harm isn't a good way to cope.

approachingmyexpirationdate · 61-69, M

Sadly it has no age limit

You are too valuable a person to hurt that badly though

Syktur · 26-30, M

I will listen if you need someone to talk to. X I’ve been where you are many many times.

abooklover · 56-60, F

No. I have issues with a form of self-harm and I'm more than twice your age.

BrattyMel · 31-35, F

Never too old but it’s a habit you don’t want to deal with. Trust me.

Dan193 · 31-35, M

You'll regret it later on in life, when the scars will never go away and you won't feel beautiful and it will keep you depressed for much longer in your life.
Just stop and look in your mirror. What do you see? Really look at that person. Do you really want to hurt that person?