Urge to get a piercing while depressed?

It's probably normal since you'd feel like the pain would wake you up and out of the depression, and release that need for you, but you should try to find another way to deal with it. If you don't speak to a counselor, you could try it if you think it would work for you. If not, try martial arts or running, or anything else that's physical and gets you to feel something. ^_^

Piercings and tattoos can be deeply symbolic for some people. It's not very common for depressed people to want a body modification, but it's not abnormal either. However, you should remember that you're not really "in your right mind" at the moment- don't make any big, life-changing decisions while depressed. Consider something that isn't quite as permanent, such as a haircut/hair dye or a piercing that will close up if you take the jewelry out. If you decide on a tattoo, at least make sure it's somewhere easy to hide. And no matter what else you do, go to a clean, certified tattoo/piercing parlor. Hepatitis is about as permanent and life-changing as you can get.

It is normal to feel like you need to apply pain, this is because when you receive pain, your body releases endorphins that are used to calm the nervous system. However there are other safe options that can help relive stress and depression.

First: Exercise. Are you in any sports or PE? If you are not then this can build up hormones causing you to feel stressed and depressed. However if you are then try switching out because this could be adding to the stress, but still keep exercising even if its a light run twice a week.

Second: Talk it out. Try seeing your councilor when you are upset, just tell them you are feeling depressed, and just talk to them about what is going on in your life, they would be willing to just talk with you to help you through tough times. Don't forget about your friends, just hang out and have a good time and keep your mind off things for a little while.

Third: Sleep. Make sure you are getting enough sleep every night at least 8 hours, this will help you relax and get you mind out of the gutter.

Fourth: Music. Try listening to music, some people like to relate to music this could possibly make you relaxed.

Fifth: Eating Right. Make sure you have 3 full meals during the day, this will keep you focused and not let your mind wander into depressing thoughts. Try to follow the recommended servings and staying away from sugar.

Some of these ideas may or may not work overnight, depression is a hard thing to deal with and it just takes some time and effort to get through it.

I guess getting a piercing releases endorphins(which has a similar feeling to morphine) like cutting but it's not going to solve your depression. Please don't tell me you have or are planning to cut your wrist (or any part of you for that matter) in order to solve your depression.

I don't think it's weird but you should look at different alternatives to help your depression.

You should get a piercing, nuff said :D