I started when I cutting when I was 11, and it will be 10 years ago the end of August. I know that statistics say that both men and women self-harm in equal proportions, but when I think about myself cutting I always think of it as a feminine, teenage thing to do. Then I get mad at myself for doing it so I end up doing it again. It really is a vicious cycle. I cut, then I get mad at myself for doing such, so I end up cutting again. I try not to, but it is SO HARD. Nonetheless, I need to stop.