How do i stop cutting myself?!
Question: How do i stop cutting myself!?
I've had a history of cutting myself and it's getting really hard to stop and hide!.!.!. My parents have seen cut marks but I think they're clueless still!.!. The only people who know are my girlfriend and best friend!.!. but i've been doing it since 8th grade (now i'm a junior) so it's hard to stop!.!.!. I don't know what to do in it's place!.!.!.
this isn't a cry for attention!.!. I'm on here anomynously with a made up name!.!. I want ya'lls helpWww@Answer-Health@Com
this isn't a cry for attention!.!. I'm on here anomynously with a made up name!.!. I want ya'lls helpWww@Answer-Health@Com
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Well, I just stopped!. I found something that meant more to me then cutting did and I just didn't do it anymore!. Don't get me wrong, I still think about it sometimes and miss it a little!. But I know that if I were to start again and get caught that I would lose the things in my life that are the most important!.
You could keep yourself to busy to do it!. Or start working out more actively because that is a good stress reliever!. Maybe get a hamster or some other pet to keep you occupied because they too are good for stress and companionship!.
Of course the simplest answer would be talk to a counselor!.
I know that most people are going to tell you to talk to your parents but i'm not going to push that because each person knows their own parents and some of them will not help AT ALL!. They will try to make it seem stupid or something you are doing for attention!. As a last resort or if you think your parents could actually help then you should talk to them!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You could keep yourself to busy to do it!. Or start working out more actively because that is a good stress reliever!. Maybe get a hamster or some other pet to keep you occupied because they too are good for stress and companionship!.
Of course the simplest answer would be talk to a counselor!.
I know that most people are going to tell you to talk to your parents but i'm not going to push that because each person knows their own parents and some of them will not help AT ALL!. They will try to make it seem stupid or something you are doing for attention!. As a last resort or if you think your parents could actually help then you should talk to them!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Do you know what triggers you to do this!? My guess is someone close to you or some feeling of inadequacy or shame on your part!. I do not say this as blame, only to let you know it will continue, most likely until you figure out what precipitates the cutting!. Go back to the very first time and try to identify what brought it on and if you can name it, and claim it you can dump it!.
This starts alot in puberty with the opposite sex parent saying or doing something to the child!. And the child feels trapped!. But that is not the only reason!.
I have alot of psych experience and I would say get a really good therapist, but kids on here don't know how to do that without parental consent, so it makes for a bad situation!.
Can you try getting quiet and meditative and asking inside yourself what is wrong and then listen for the answer!? Prepare your self for new knowledge, but it will set you free if you let it!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
This starts alot in puberty with the opposite sex parent saying or doing something to the child!. And the child feels trapped!. But that is not the only reason!.
I have alot of psych experience and I would say get a really good therapist, but kids on here don't know how to do that without parental consent, so it makes for a bad situation!.
Can you try getting quiet and meditative and asking inside yourself what is wrong and then listen for the answer!? Prepare your self for new knowledge, but it will set you free if you let it!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I know you may not want to seek help from a professional but believe me it will help you to stop!.
If you find it difficult to tell one of your parents what is going on, try writing them a letter!.
The quicker you get help from someone who knows what they are doing the easier it will be for you to stop!.
And remember that you have to want to stop for yourself, trying to stop for other people won't work in the long run!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you find it difficult to tell one of your parents what is going on, try writing them a letter!.
The quicker you get help from someone who knows what they are doing the easier it will be for you to stop!.
And remember that you have to want to stop for yourself, trying to stop for other people won't work in the long run!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i know how you feel!. i cut myself from eighth grade till the beginning of my junior year this year!. [i guess we're about the same age]!. my boyfriend helped me stop; i am eternally grateful to him for doing so!. he helped me through a lot of problems i used to have and helped me to get over the stress i was experiencing [i'm bipolar and also have borderline personality disorder]!. instead of cutting i write!. and i write a LOTTTTT!. i color pictures [juvenile, i know]!. i turn on really loud music and sometimes just cry!. i know this isn't a cry for attention; trust me, i've been there within the last 7 months!. i've been cut-free almost 7 months now and it's an amazinggg feeling!. message me if you'd like to talk about this!. good luck and feel better! :] --jennyWww@Answer-Health@Com
the only way to stop is pure will and the drive to want to stop!.
i had an issue with cutting for 3 years and now i am covered in scars and gashes!.
i smoked to replace it but honestly i wouldnt do that it makes it so hard to quit smoking, and you will more then likely to go back it!. what i would replace it with is writing playing an instrument, or anything else mentally stimulating!. and yes it has to be metally stimulating!. most shrinks will say going for a walk will help but it wont it is just phsyical!. also figure out your triggers and talk to someone when the triggers happen!. if not is not an option ( icut in the bath or shower) then put a mental block to it!. its hard i know ive been there many times, but i am happy to say i have been razor free for 2 and a half years!. also throw away every thing that you use to cut yourself!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i had an issue with cutting for 3 years and now i am covered in scars and gashes!.
i smoked to replace it but honestly i wouldnt do that it makes it so hard to quit smoking, and you will more then likely to go back it!. what i would replace it with is writing playing an instrument, or anything else mentally stimulating!. and yes it has to be metally stimulating!. most shrinks will say going for a walk will help but it wont it is just phsyical!. also figure out your triggers and talk to someone when the triggers happen!. if not is not an option ( icut in the bath or shower) then put a mental block to it!. its hard i know ive been there many times, but i am happy to say i have been razor free for 2 and a half years!. also throw away every thing that you use to cut yourself!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
wel, i was there too, but i'm only a freshman, i've actualy helped some of my friends to stop, what you really need is the support of your friends, and if it is really bad, you (not to sound generic) really should see a theripist(sp!?) but the reason i quit is because my friends helped me, i mean yea, i'm still emo, but no linger cut, if yo want to talk, i'll be online, just message me good luck =DWww@Answer-Health@Com
i know exactly where your coming from!.!.!.i started when i was in 7th grade (fixin to be a junior) but yeah!.!.!.I'm not going to tell you it's easy to stop!. its a lot of mental stress that could make you relapse!.!.!.i should know i relapsed 5 times!.!.!.i even almost took it too far last week!.!.!.i almost didn't come back!.!.!.which is the major downside to all of this!. I'm not going to suggest anti depressants b/c i don't believe they work but i do suggest talking to a counselor!.!.!.they can suggest some really good alternate techniques!.
good luck!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
good luck!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I used to cut a lot, and I still do sometimes!. Speak with a therapist!. Cutting is a symptom of something gone wrong inside!. Check out www!.recoveryourlife!.com!. There is a lot of good info there!.
Also, some meds can make you stop cutting!. I had to take Depakote at one point to stop because it was getting really bad!. It made the desire to cut go away!. I could hardly believe it, but it really did!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Also, some meds can make you stop cutting!. I had to take Depakote at one point to stop because it was getting really bad!. It made the desire to cut go away!. I could hardly believe it, but it really did!.
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just try to talk to someone!. it sounds as though you might be going through a hard time, or you are feeling lonely!. Some people strike out at others when they feel like this, yo chose to take it out on yourself!. Go to your school nurse, your parents, an adult who has good judgement and who you trust!. Tell them, and ask them for help!. You have to make the first step!. Be strong enough to stop, please!. good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I used to cut myself!. my doctor said that the reason people cut themselves is to release emotional tension but there are other way to release emotion tension like hard-working sports and such!.
I took up boxing so whenever I get angry with someone or myself -I'd hit the punchbag that my mum bought me!.
Hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I took up boxing so whenever I get angry with someone or myself -I'd hit the punchbag that my mum bought me!.
Hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I cut too, and I know how hard it is to stop!. Try talking to a school counselor, they can really make a difference in your life and your parents dont have to find out!.
If you need someone to talk to about this, email me, we can share stories and we might help eachother!.
MaggsWww@Answer-Health@Com
If you need someone to talk to about this, email me, we can share stories and we might help eachother!.
MaggsWww@Answer-Health@Com
when u fell like cutting listen to music, call a friend, call ur girlfriend, do something with your girlfriend, take a hot shower (With no sharp objects in the room) or crying never hurt anyone!. you can always cry out whatever ur depressed about instead of cutting!.
i really hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i really hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You may need professional help like a therapist--my boyfriend used to cut before we met and he said when he went for counseling they told him that it changes your brain chemistry--it's like a drug- its tough to stop but, easier with support!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
SEEK HELP IN ANY POSSIBLE DO NOT DO SOMETHING IN PLACE OF IT!. VISIT YOUR SCHOOL NURSE OR COUNSLOR IF YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE YOU CAN TALK TO YOUR PARENTS!. IT'S REALLY GREAT THAT YOU AND LOOKING FOR HELP AND KNOW THAT YOU NEED IT!. GOOD LUCK !!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
go get help!. and try throwing out all your razors and knives!. tell your mom so she can hide the knives!. see a psychologist
hope that helps,and good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
hope that helps,and good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
find the underlying problem and dont lie to yourself!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
dont push down to hardWww@Answer-Health@Com
keep away from the bladesWww@Answer-Health@Com