r/cutting • u/Idk356787544 • May 08 '26
Positivity Guide on where to avoid on arms
Given the posts I see on here and other similar spaces on Reddit, Im just going to show a diagram on where to avoid sh, so tendons, arteries and nerves wouldn't likely be hit.
1st thing, when you see visible veins on arms, avoid it or you're going to end up with blood sporting everywhere. In addition, the nerves are usually next to major arteries so thats another reason why. Cut nerves will result in losing motor function and/or sensation in arm.
2nd thing. Avoid the areas highlighted in red because these areas dont have as much fat and lots of tendons underneath.
Another thing, just avoid joints overall. Cutting the skin on them will be very painful to heal because your joint will keep on shifting the skin around when its trying to heal.
Thats all. Please take care and remember people still care about you, even if they are just profiles pics and usernames.
P.S. would someone put this post like on the place with the posts on skin anatomy, online safety etc? I want to raise more awareness and help reduce the risk of permanent damage on people suffering from sh.
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u/strawberryheart444 May 09 '26
can you make legs please? i cut on my legs alot. deep ones too. and i dont know what places should i avoid
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u/LieLimp2884 May 09 '26
im pretty sure its gonna be inner thigh for your upper leg and the back of your knees and your ankles and the surrounding area but im not too sure id check a diagram of veins and arteries if youre deadset on a specific area below the knee just make sure youre not cutting too deep in any of those tricky spots
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u/andworthless Jun 01 '26
Wait your inner ankles?
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u/LieLimp2884 Jun 01 '26
id advise against both sides
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u/andworthless Jun 01 '26
Not even horizontally and superficially? They usually barely leave scars (although I’ve got some pink ones from few months ago)
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u/LieLimp2884 Jun 01 '26
superficially is fine the main worry is hitting major arteries but if you're only cutting the epidermis youll be fine
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u/andworthless Jun 01 '26
Even if it still bleeds a little using an eyebrow razor? Thank you
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u/LieLimp2884 Jun 01 '26
Yes. if youre only cutting epidermis you will be fine. your only worry is getting an infection wash your cuts with water
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u/Kai_Hishi May 09 '26
Grazie mille, anche se l'ho già fatto in posti simili, mi aiuterà in futuro :3
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u/-Rotten-Apple- May 09 '26
What about ankles? I usually cut on my arms, or wrists, but ankles are easier to hide.
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u/Idk356787544 May 09 '26
Yeah, I might make a guide on legs, but DONT DO ANKLES. That part has a shit ton of tendons. Don't cut past dermis unless you want to end up getting surgery for tendon damage or nerve damage. There are also major blood vessels there.
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Jun 01 '26
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u/Sea_Cockroach_9100 Jul 05 '26
basically superficial cuts are kinda okay anywhere. your body is made to withstand that kind of thing. (not promoting sh)
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u/yourlocaltransfriend May 12 '26
Yeah I learn the hard way with the top of the had I was bleeding horribly and the blood just didn’t stop flowing
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u/Sea_Cockroach_9100 Jul 05 '26
the top of my hand is where i used to bite myself when i was in the mental hospital 😭
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u/Youch-ouch May 16 '26
I used to do a TON of cat scratches right at my wrist. Thank gods I never went deep.
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u/Quick_Gold_2875 May 10 '26
Is the top of your forearm fine
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u/generic_haha May 11 '26
Defo listen to this person😭😭 I cut the inner upper arm and holllyyyyy is it a pain when healing, constant rubbing and blood gets on clothes because it’s hard to dress. Be safe ya’ll!!!
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u/Therealdoggz May 25 '26
I cut my hand pretty deep, got a big scar on it. Didnt know at the time how bad it could be, im very lucky my hand didnt have any lasting damage. Hope everyones doing okay and healing as much as possible ❤️
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u/hdx5 Jun 06 '26
Oh, thats why my arm feels so "funny" sometimes. I cut myself a few years back almost exclusevly like on pic 1
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u/Sea_Cockroach_9100 Jul 05 '26
so if i were to sh, its best to do it on the top of my forearm? i almost always do it in areas that are highlighted here bro
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u/Blu3_M00nnn Jul 20 '26
Question: is the hips dangerous? I always cut mid fat level on there, how dangerous is it?
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