Why do people slit their wrists in a bathtub?

Answer 1

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There are many reasons why people cut themselves. The most general reason (outside of culture and subculture) is to gain control over their emotions. If something has happened to the person and they cannot understand and decipher their feelings they may cut so that they can control the pain (physical). They may also do this to alleviate emotional pain after a death or break-up or something along those lines. People also cut themselves because they feel stressed or depressed and they feel cutting is a way to release their pain or anger. However, it does not help, and only makes things worse.

Answer 2

Many believe cutting releases endorphins, others are suicidal and need serious help before it leads to more drastic measures of self harm. Most people who self harm are depressed and need help before it escalates.

Answer 3

It slows down the clotting process. It can also be helpful clean-up. If you are deeply cut in fresh or salt water, try to elevate it above the water. If you are thinking about self harm, talk to someone - a friend, a spouse, a teacher, a sibling, a parent, a counselor. You can also call:

• In the US you can call 1-800-784-2433 (toll-free)
• In the UK you can call 08457 90 90 90 (local rate call)
• In CANADA you can call the toll free Hotline 1-800-448-3000 . TTY - National Hotline 1-800-448-1833
• In Ireland you can call 1850 60 90 90
• In Australia you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (local call)
• In Australia you can call the special Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 (toll-free)

If you or someone near you is considering killing themselves,

• call 911 in the USA
• 999 in the UK
• 112 in Europe and UK

Answer 4

They slit their wrists because of break-ups, bullying, etc. Any stressful event they don't know how to handle.

They slit their wrists (arms, legs) in a bathtub so all the blood doesn't get everywhere and they can wash away all the blood easily without any stains.

F*** Perfect by P!nk shows a girl slitting her arm in a bathtub in the music video if you actually want to see. It is very upsetting to watch, but that is a good song to listen too!

Answer 5

Not everyone who wants to commit suicide cuts, and not everyone who cuts is suicidal. Cutting, for anyone, not just people who are suicidal, is a way to release emotional and mental pain through physical pain.

A little more...People choose the wrist primarily because there's a lot of "urban legend" about that particular placement. At the wrist, blood vessels are near the surface and more easily accessible than they might be in other places, but the majority of suicide attempts that attack the wrists do not result in death. Basically, your body is just too good at staying alive, and many bodily systems come into play that prevent death in this instance.

That said, it's important to differentiate between suicide attempts on the one hand, and cutting on the other. Cutting, as described in the first answer, is almost never an attempted suicide, nor are the wounds intended to be debilitating or even long-term. Cutting, most prevalent in adolescents, especially females, seems to be an attempt to gain some control in their lives, and not an attempt to end a life. These two phenomena are different, causes are different and treatment (beyond first aid) is different.

Answer 6

Cutting by teens is often a sign of severe depression and anxiety. Some do it for attention and as a cry for help. Some say that it relieves their pain, or helps control the pain in one spot for a amount of time

Answer 7

Right handed people start with the left hand so that theyre good hand is strong for the first cut.

Answer 8

Blood vessels dilate in warm water, increasing blood flow.

Water also makes it harder for blood to coagulate (clotting), promoting continuous blood flow and eventual blood loss.