My thoughts about cutting? It hurts, it's dangerous, and it can give you scars. I'm sorry, but when I think of cutting yourself, that's what first comes to mind. However, there are people like you, who say they find a release when they cut themselves, much like releasing tension with masturbation HOWEVER, in cutting, they say it makes them feel alive, rather than sexual, as in masturbation. Personally, I do not like cutting myself. I'd like to think that I'm not yet that extreme when it comes to feelings of depression, because I do get depressed sometimes, but I have a brilliant support group composed of friends, my family, and my boyfriend so I get to share my feelings and problems with them and whether they help me out or not, I find that talking about my problems is almost like sorting them out myself and I find a release from that, without resorting to cutting myself. With respect to people who cut themselves, I suggest talking to other people about your problems, or writing them down, I'm not going to ask you to stop cutting, but I do hope that writing or talking about your stuff will help you lessen your urge to cut yourselves.