Why do I keep thinking about cutting when I haven't cut in years?

When cutting becomes a habit, it's hard to stop, and when you stop a habit, you have to replace it. But sometimes you sink back and want to fall back into you're habit. When you start having these thoughts, try to distract your self from the thoughts. You can draw or write or think about what you want for dinner. Stay strong

It's like a addiction and even though you stopped cutting a long ago, it's still in you. Thoughts like that can't be gone forever but they can be controled.

I have been a cutter before. There are far too many on my arms. However, it is an impulse decision, not depression

Self harm can be like a drug. When you cut the pain builds a wall that blocks Out all those horrible emotions. But they eventually seep through the cracks and the wall falls down as all the emotions you've blocked flood back harder. The first thing you do is try to build that wall again.

I feel alone and sad and angry but I remember when I used to cut and it made me feel a lot better for a little while.

Cutting is usually a coping strategy. Could it be a sign to you that something is bothering you? That you need to deal with something?

it can become an addiction or a regular urge after you feel a certain way even after a long time..

Because e feel that is the only way to get the attention of people,also it becomes a habit when our emotions are weak

The thought of cutting never really goes away, it's like remaining sober. But you're sober from cutting for the years you've quit. As long as you remember how it felt or why you did it, why you won't do it - this is a pretty strong wall on your own to avoid cutting again.

Firstly, I'll congratulate you for not cutting yourself in years. It's really a difficult thing to do, and I'm so proud you've acheived that. You may be thinking about cutting because of other reasons, like being in a bit of stress, or something about the past or something that reminds you about the time you used to cut yourself. Think of it like a challenge. Challenge yourself that you won't cut yourself no matter how much you think about it. Try distracting yourself, maybe even think about how you stopped yourself from cutting. Talk to those who supported you during that time. Do activities that are fun, and enjoyable.