im 14 and i cut and its gotten out of hand ... i think i need help but if i get help my mom will find out i cut and send me away ...im haveing a real rouf time right now everythings all crazy and i think thats whats makeing me cut alot ... please help...

tough shorty has it right...........

I spent 2 weeks in a psychward, while I was there some of my roommates were cutters. They did these things

1. Find a "contact for safety" in otherwords, if you need to cut, find someone to talk to not do it

2. Get a rubberband, a skinny one, where it on your wrist, when you need to cut, snap it on your wrist instead. The pain from that can help to make you not cut.

3. Make a list of other coping skills... things you enjoy, I've got a list of about 15 myself. When you need to cut, use one of your skills instead to calm yourself. These can be as basic as taking a shower or coloring. Just something you enjoy that won't hurt you.

4. Also, think about starting a journal, yeah...it's clique, and it doesn't work for everyone. But if you need to process your rough times, that can be helpful.

I'm not a therapist, and I'm not a cutter, but if you need someone to talk to, AIM me: toughgirldb8r

Think of why you cut, why you feel the need to do it.
Then consider whether cutting really helps you, and if it's worth it.
What does cutting represent? Why do you want it? How could you get that in a healthier way?

I do suggest that you go to a councilor. They are forced not to tell anyone anything that happens or anything that you tell them. It is so much easier than trying to keep it a secret. that will just put more stress on your self. And that isn't the greatest idea, especially since you are a freshman and you have enough stress as is.

Have you every tried talking with a trusted friend about this. You minght want to think about talking to the school counselor. That's what they are there for and they should be able to help. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to and who can understand you. The counselor might be able to give you other ways to deal with stress. Even if your mom does find out its better than cutting.