 [ Symptoms ] i started cutting my wrists a week ago is it the reason why i am so sick  i had a headache two days after and i just felt so dizzy and tired all week no matter how much i slept and now after a week i had a fever and now i have a really bad ear infection i think only on my left ear and it is so painful i can not sleep [ Disease ] you have two issues not likely related based on your list of symptoms you probably are biologically ill   perhaps a viral or bacterial infection you will need to see your medical provider so that you can be properly examined diagnosed and treated if you ear is this painful a middle ear infection would be a distinct possibility your other issue equally as important is your cutting wrist cutting is a symptom of a deep psychological problem you may not be able to handle some pain in your life and you are using this cutting as an outlet you need some help but you will need to ask for it i hope that you do if you are a teenage please inform your parents if you are an adult please seek some medical care a primary care provider may be able to help you with both your ear pain and your cutting