K, i used to cut myself. I crave it still- ha its only been 2 months since the last one, which actually feels like a long time. But what i want to suggest is first getting your story out there. I dotn care if you jsut write it down the throw it away, or post it as a blog, but just get it off your chest. SEcondly, what helped me was telling a friend. I told this really awesome guy (2 years older), and he would send me emails ever few days to encourage me. It was the best thing he could have done for me. Because no human can fix you. They can give you all the advice you want, and its not going to heal you. You have to fix yourself. There are things that you can do to help you get through this, but in the end it boils down to you. I suggest you tell a friend, probably one a little older and more mature (if possible). And another thing: consider trying God. Seriously, i know it sounds dumb. Believe me. But life with him is better than without, because he gave you life and you will never be alone again. Just think about it. I wish you the best. and like it or not im going to pray for you, well whenever i do pray. Im not exactly healed myself. Peace.
Has this world been so kind to you that you should leave with regret? There are better things ahead than any we leave behind. - C.S. Lewis
1st thing is you know what is going on and that you need help. That was my biggest achivemetn in the matter. Just remember that your not alone Try calling or contacting a help line. I've also talked to a school counselr. Remember when you talk to them it is their job to keep it confidetial. I also have taken my stopping into my own hads, i am using my 40 hours of silver award service work into makeing a blog, and brochurs on self-injury. I have learned so much on that, and the good thing is it is all made from me, soemone who as been through it.
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hi, I am also a cutter I started in febuary though it has been 2 mounths 12 days and 2 hours since I last cut. The longest I've gone yet. Alot of people will say doctors will help pills will help hospitals will help I hope you can find comfort in those I hope they can, but should they not find help in people a friend a place like this where you can write not for the sake of pity but honesty. Write, bleed through your pen, when you can, no one looks down on you and to hell with those who do, every day you don't is wonderful everyday is only a minor setback as long as you're breathing you're doing pretty damn well. Remember that. I hope someday you are free of this, all of this. Respectfully yours me.
1st thing is you know what is going on and that you need help. That was my biggest achivemetn in the matter. Just remember that your not alone Try calling or contacting a help line. I've also talked to a school counselr. Remember when you talk to them it is their job to keep it confidetial. I also have taken my stopping into my own hads, i am using my 40 hours of silver award service work into makeing a blog, and brochurs on self-injury. I have learned so much on that, and the good thing is it is all made from me, soemone who as been through it.
PS: you can always try snaping a rubber band around your wrist when you feel like cutting, or sqeezing ice till it burns. Lots of LOVE, Tora
Originally posted by cuttergirl719: I don't know what I should do....
well first ask yourself why? and then remind yourself you're not the only one with that problem. there are many others that try or find different ways to solve their problems. so think to a brighter solution
so tell a very close friend you can trust. They will help you stop, but they will also promise not to tell anyone
WRONG!!!! Do NOT tell a friend that wont tell anyone else. It must get out into the open. Parents must be told, a school counselor, something like that.
This issue is too big for one friend to handle alone. I swear, it may seem like that's the best option but it's not. The addiction may very well be stronger than the friendship.
The hardest part really is quitting. I'm speaking from experience. Depending on how long you've done it, the harder it gets. It's an iddicting experience. And it's not just the attention that's addicting.
That part, most can live without. Most WANT to live without. The pain...that could go to.
Cutting yourself, any form of self-mutilation, produces an extreme adrenaline rush. It causes a natural high.
Self-mutilation can become just as addicting as drugs and alcohol. I've done both, drugs and cutting, and it was personally harder for me to stop cutting myself.
It's been a year since I've started to quit and I still get urges, I still have the scars. It never truly goes away once it starts.
It's like they say with drugs, once an addict always an addict.
the hardest part is done. Now its time to bite the bullet and tell someone. The key is to tell someone that WILL take action, so telling a friend may not be the best idea. Many times when a cutter tells a friend, the friend is confused. Do they want help? Would it be betrayal if I told? Are they just looking for someone to confide in? Thats the part that I have had experience with. I'm not saying you shouldn't tell a good friend because they can make an awesome support group but tell someone who can and will do something.
at least you admit your problem now that your 1st steo is done its better said than done tho this is coming from someone who said they would stop and didnt i dont knoe what you believe in but ill im saying is try and be optimistic about things and you wont what to feel the need to cut what is your reason ?
Crisse is right, you need to tell someone. Telling an adult is hard, so tell a very close friend you can trust. They will help you stop, but they will also promise not to tell anyone, unless you absolutely do not stop, and do not try to stop.
It's hard, I know, I went through this. But you have to get help. A lot of people go through this, so it's nothing to be embarrassed about.
Well ive never cut myself but I do know that admitting a problem is the hardest part. The second hardest part is getting help and telling someone. Tell someone close to you. Like an adult, teacher, councelor, friend or other family memeber. And tell one you know will help you. And like someone else said, dont tell them to keep it top secret. The more help and support the better. But just hold in there, tell someone asap. Good luck =)
~ According to my calculations, the problem doesn't exist. ~
When I was cutting myself regularly, I finally learned that the only way to stop was to tell somebody who would take action. I was scared that my parents would be mad at me, so I told my best friend. She told my parents right away, but they were very sympathetic. They got rid of every tool I had been using to cut and to this day make me sleep with my bedroom door open. They don't let me be alone, and even time my showers. It's a lot of privacy lost, but certainly worth it.
I think the most important thing to do is tell someone. Don't make them swear to keep it a secret. As much as you probably want to keep it to yourself, you won't get help until people know what is going on.
Remember that you have all kinds of peers who have been where you are now, and you have our support.
Originally posted by cuttergirl719: I don't know what I should do....
What I tihnk you should do is talk to someone. Cutter yourself isn't the right thing to do believe me i did it at one piont and I stopped and so can you if you ever nned to talk and I'm on aim i/m me @ OXMASSGULROX
I am in the same situation. I am trying to now break the cycle. I find it best to surroud my self with people who supported me no matter what and it's been to weeks since I last cut myself.
i know this is probably the last thing you want to do but what you need to do is get help. seriously. i used to cut myself and my parents found out unintentionally, but them finding out was the greatest thign that ever happened to me because they got me the help i needed an my life is literally a million times better. i know it may seem like a terrible idea right now but you need to tell your parents, or a teacher someone who you know will get you help, because although it may be painful now, you would much rather endure that pain and then get help than live with pain your entire life. please please tell someone it saved me i want it to save you.
I am very sorry to hear that. But im glad that you want help. I think that you should stop and talk to someone that you trust. And follow nightskymod I hope you get better soon. I am here for support.
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