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submitted 8 months ago by Fleur__@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

When I pull off my toenails I feel relief. It still hurts to do but afterwards I get a sense of overwhelming calm. Ignoring the pain aspect, It's kind of similar to the feeling of having a blocked nose become clear. Is this indicative of anything?/ does anyone else experience something similar?

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[-] Cpo@lemm.ee 42 points 8 months ago

Provided this is not a joke, have you considered that this might be a coping mechanism? Almost the same way that people cutting themselves is a way of coping with stress or depression.

I would recommend talking to your GP or a psychologist.

[-] Fleur__@lemmy.world 14 points 8 months ago

I've been diagnosed. I did think that might be why, I can't really afford to see a doctor or psycologist though. I might ask around in the depression communiteis to see if anyone else has a similar experience.

[-] OhmsLawn@lemmy.world 22 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

No, OP, we don't pull our toenails off.

Go see a doctor.

Or...

Go see a doctor.

Edit:

Or, go see a doctor.

[-] Fleur__@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

There's at least one other! the treasury would never recover from such expenses

[-] voracitude@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago

No thank you. Or, in more words: No offense but I never want to see this post again so I'm going to block you because AAAAAUUUUUUAAAAUUUUUGH

Anyway I'm sorry, I hope you get better

[-] Fleur__@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago
[-] parodytwirl@sh.itjust.works 6 points 8 months ago

Put obstacles between yourself and whatever implements/room you use. Also consider what soothing mechanisms you can use instead when the habit kicks in.

Your emotions make sense, self-harm isn't rare, but pulling off your toenails really is a bad idea. Even if you feel relief from the pain you are still making your body more fragile in the long term and risking infections in the short term.

Good job asking for help at all, now please find medical help as soon as you can. Don't let this issue fester.

[-] TheGalacticVoid@lemm.ee 6 points 8 months ago

Do your best to stop doing so. In the meantime, find a psychologist/psychiatrist/go to your family doctor. If you can't afford one, try finding community health clinics.

[-] weeeeum@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

You can cause an infection, try your best to resist while attempting to get help for this.

[-] Tower@lemm.ee 5 points 8 months ago

I do the same thing. It hurts so good! Especially my pinkie toenails. Definitely not a good habit, though, and probably related to some stress / coping mechanism.

[-] Fleur__@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

Yeah! mostly the pinky toe too XD. I try to keep it isolated to just that toe on each foot so walking doesn't hurt lol. Def bad habbit. I'm so happy im not the only one though.

[-] Maerman@lemmy.ml 3 points 8 months ago

Jesus fuck.

[-] HubertManne@kbin.social 2 points 8 months ago

I mean when you drop a glass ashtray on one and it turns black and when it eventually comes off with the nascent one underneath that felt better for me. All the same I don't really want to feel it again.

[-] Fleur__@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

maybe ill invest in an ashtray lmao

[-] terminhell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 8 months ago

Are you talking about peeling off the amount of nail that would normally be clipped off, or complete remove of the entire nail?

[-] Fleur__@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago
[-] meekah@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I accidentally ripped out my whole toenail once and it was painful as hell. You do that and get a feeling of relief? That does not sound normal to me at all

[-] terminhell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 8 months ago

Athletes foot/nails? If not, then nah man, it's a little weird lol

[-] Fleur__@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

nah im just quirked up

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