Hey what is best way to stop cutting my arm?!


Question: Hey what is best way to stop cutting my arm!?
iv'e been emo for almost a year
i take anti-depression pills
and everyday before i go to school
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Answers:
Find an alternative to hurting yourself!.
If there isn't someone at school that you trust enough to talk about whatever problems you may have or whatever stresses that may cause it then try to busy yourself with physical activity or venting through writing!.

Keep a journal to write away at your feelings rather than cut at them!.
Write songs,
Write poetry,
Write stories!.

Also learning to play an instrument is a great way to express yourself and get your mind off things!.

Don't rely on the anti-depressants to take away the pain or the stress, try to please get active in thinking twice about cutting yourself!.

Please, it is not the only way to release, you can get extremely hurt!. If anything, if you feel the need to talk, I'm a great listener and my best friend had gone through cutting as an escape and I helped her!.

Hope I helped,
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Cutting is a problem to be taken seriously!.
You have to want to stop!.
Here are some things that might help you!.
# Tell someone you trust about your feelings!. This is one of the hardest steps!. Chances are, if you've been hiding out for months, or maybe even years, and covering up all of your problems, it is going to be very difficult to suddenly open up!. However, confiding in somebody who is trustworthy will be well worth it; they will be able to give you advice, support, help you understand your emotions, and be an alternative outlet rather than cutting!. Don't be discouraged if they seem shocked, scared, or maybe even horrified!. Of course it will have a massive impact on them!. Wait for the person to come to terms with the situation!. However, always be sure to confide in someone who you know will help you!. Telling someone who will make your situation worse is a bad idea (and seriously, these people exist)!.
# Talk to this person whenever you have the urge to cut!. When you feel like cutting yourself, confide in a teacher, school counselor, parent, friend, relative, etc!. If they don't know about your current struggle, tell them about it and tell them you need their help to keep yourself from cutting again!.
# Keep a hotline number with you at all times!. When you feel the urge to cut, pick up the phone and call the hotline!. Crisis hotline staff are trained to provide support and offer you alternatives to cutting yourself!. If you haven't gathered the courage to open up to someone close to you yet, then talking anonymously on an untracked hotline would be a good idea!. Whenever you feel like cutting yourself, call the hotline number and tell them how you're feeling!. Soon, you will start to learn a lot more about your emotions!. The staff will be able to help you view your situation in a more positive way!.
# Remember that to a professional crisis clinician!. It is clear that it is not their job to "talk you out of" cutting yourself - you make your own choices and you must take responsibility for either cutting or not cutting!. However, talking to your GP or another professional and notifying them of your situation will help!. They may be able to tell you if you have the symptoms of a disease or disorder (Depression, etc) that may be contributing/causing you to cut!. They may also be able to refer you to a clinic or support group!.
# Remove cutting tools from your immediate area!. If you have time to search for something to cut yourself with, you may just be able to crush the impulse!. One minute can determine whether or not you self harm!. Don't keep sharp objects on your table, and don't put razors in a close drawer or cupboard!. Remove anything which you may use to cut yourself!. Put other "cutting tools" wrapped up in boxes and high up on hard-to-reach shelves!.
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Scars remain forever
Scars remain forever
Identify the 'trigger' that gives you the urge to cut!. The moment you have the urge to cut, stop and think of what has just occurred!. Remember it and try to avoid these situations!. For example, if you've just had an argument with somebody close to you, and are having the urge to cut, stop and ask yourself what's making you feel this way; "I feel like cutting myself because I've just had an argument with somebody I love, and it's making me feel really bad!." Determine what in particular makes this situation trigger off negative emotions-a certain feeling, or maybe an action!? Then work on reducing this issue until you have it under control or completely diminished!.
# If you need to hurt yourself, do it in a controlled and less harmful way!. A good idea is to wear a rubber band around your wrist!. Every time you want to cut, snap the rubber band against your wrist instead!. You can also draw on your wrist with red pen, or rub an ice cube on your wrist!. Although all of these cause some immediate pain, it is much milder and much less dangerous!.
# Express your emotions!. For example, when you feel like cutting, try doing one or more of the following:

* Drawing or scribbling on paper
* Painting, on white paper
* Listening to music that relates to your emotions
* Writing down your emotions in a diary/journal
* Writing songs/poetry
* Call a friend

# After a day or so, analyse what you have done!. Try to determine how you felt, and what you can do to reduce or stop these emotions, or work around them!.
# Distract yourself!. Some people feel that rather than analysing their emotions, they feel better when they get rid of them or forget them completely!. When you feel the urge to cut, try distracting yourself by trying out the following:

* Drink a glass of water
* Watch TV
* Do some form of exercise-run, walk, ride your bike, or just dance like crazy
* Take your dog for a walk, or spend some time with a pet

# As soon as you feel the urge to cut yourself, take a deep breath, fold your arms, close your eyes and relax!. Tell yourself that you are not going to cut!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

Cutting is a problem to be taken seriously!.
You have to want to stop!.
Here are some things that might help you!.
# Tell someone you trust about your feelings!. This is one of the hardest steps!. Chances are, if you've been hiding out for months, or maybe even years, and covering up all of your problems, it is going to be very difficult to suddenly open up!. However, confiding in somebody who is trustworthy will be well worth it; they will be able to give you advice, support, help you understand your emotions, and be an alternative outlet rather than cutting!. Don't be discouraged if they seem shocked, scared, or maybe even horrified!. Of course it will have a massive impact on them!. Wait for the person to come to terms with the situation!. However, always be sure to confide in someone who you know will help you!. Telling someone who will make your situation worse is a bad idea (and seriously, these people exist)!.
# Talk to this person whenever you have the urge to cut!. When you feel like cutting yourself, confide in a teacher, school counselor, parent, friend, relative, etc!. If they don't know about your current struggle, tell them about it and tell them you need their help to keep yourself from cutting again!.
# Keep a hotline number with you at all times!. When you feel the urge to cut, pick up the phone and call the hotline!. Crisis hotline staff are trained to provide support and offer you alternatives to cutting yourself!. If you haven't gathered the courage to open up to someone close to you yet, then talking anonymously on an untracked hotline would be a good idea!. Whenever you feel like cutting yourself, call the hotline number and tell them how you're feeling!. Soon, you will start to learn a lot more about your emotions!. The staff will be able to help you view your situation in a more positive way!.
# Remember that to a professional crisis clinician!. It is clear that it is not their job to "talk you out of" cutting yourself - you make your own choices and you must take responsibility for either cutting or not cutting!. However, talking to your GP or another professional and notifying them of your situation will help!. They may be able to tell you if you have the symptoms of a disease or disorder (Depression, etc) that may be contributing/causing you to cut!. They may also be able to refer you to a clinic or support group!.
# Remove cutting tools from your immediate area!. If you have time to search for something to cut yourself with, you may just be able to crush the impulse!. One minute can determine whether or not you self harm!. Don't keep sharp objects on your table, and don't put razors in a close drawer or cupboard!. Remove anything which you may use to cut yourself!. Put other "cutting tools" wrapped up in boxes and high up on hard-to-reach shelves!.
#
Scars remain forever
Scars remain forever
Identify the 'trigger' that gives you the urge to cut!. The moment you have the urge to cut, stop and think of what has just occurred!. Remember it and try to avoid these situations!. For example, if you've just had an argument with somebody close to you, and are having the urge to cut, stop and ask yourself what's making you feel this way; "I feel like cutting myself because I've just had an argument with somebody I love, and it's making me feel really bad!." Determine what in particular makes this situation trigger off negative emotions-a certain feeling, or maybe an action!? Then work on reducing this issue until you have it under control or completely diminished!.
# If you need to hurt yourself, do it in a controlled and less harmful way!. A good idea is to wear a rubber band around your wrist!. Every time you want to cut, snap the rubber band against your wrist instead!. You can also draw on your wrist with red pen, or rub an ice cube on your wrist!. Although all of these cause some immediate pain, it is much milder and much less dangerous!.
# Express your emotions!. For example, when you feel like cutting, try doing one or more of the following:

* Drawing or scribbling on paper
* Painting, on white paper
* Listening to music that relates to your emotions
* Writing down your emotions in a diary/journal
* Writing songs/poetry
* Call a friend

# After a day or so, analyse what you have done!. Try to determine how you felt, and what you can do to reduce or stop these emotions, or work around them!.
# Distract yourself!. Some people feel that rather than analysing their emotions, they feel better when they get rid of them or forget them completely!. When you feel the urge to cut, try distracting yourself by trying out the following:

* Drink a glass of water
* Watch TV
* Do some form of exercise-run, walk, ride your bike, or just dance like crazy
* Take your dog for a walk, or spend some time with a pet

# As soon as you feel the urge to cut yourself, take a deep breath, fold your arms, close your eyes and relax!. Tell yourself that you are not going to cut!. Get away froWww@Answer-Health@Com

cutting yourself only makes your depression worse!. its also very bad for you!. you need to stop thinking about the past and try to make your future better and happier!. you must always try to think positive about everything!. no pills will completely help you the only thing that will is when you decide that your going to make your life better and make goals for yourselfWww@Answer-Health@Com

It might help you to seek counseling!. You may need to change your antidepressant!. There are many different kinds so tell your doctor the one your on isn't helping(hopefully he knows your cutting if not tell him)!. It takes time but medications can help once you find the right one!. You're not alone many young people cut as a way to deal with their depression(the physical pain takes away the mental pain for a short time)!. Please seek help!. You can make it through this time!. P!.S!. it anyone else tired of ammby S always putting the same diet site up!. Seems like someone may be getting a commission!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

How is this related to dieting and fitness!?!?!? Obviously you need to tell your shrink about this!. There is a myriad of anti depression pills, but it doesn't mean they all work for you!. For example Prozac can do wonders for some people, while it does virtually nothing for others!.

Ask your doctor to try out new medication on you until you find the one that will make you feel better!. If you cut just because you are Emo and think it's trendy, then you don't need anti-depression drugs, you are just stupid!. No offense!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Don't ever think about cutting yours!. Bear in mind it is painful!.

If you cut your arms what do you think you will do and can do after that!. It will only make matters worse!. I know if you do it you will regret and the more you will become emotional!.

If you do have emotional problem that is the one you have to "cut"!.
How!? Start first w/ your guidance counselor in your school!.
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The way I would stop is by making a list of "pros" & "cons", weighing the pos!. & neg!. effects of my actions!.
What are you getting by cutting!?
What are you losing by cutting!?
It does no good to cut yourself because it means that you are ill!.
If yu want attention,do something amazing [in a good way] & be showered with accolades instead of sympathy!.
Just my opinion
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i dont believe in lables!. but ive had that problem!. antidepressants actually have been proven to make depression worse!. Try putting rubber bands around your wrists and snap them when u want to cut!. Also go into the sunlight more and hang with people with the same interests like music or playsWww@Answer-Health@Com

I used to do this!.
maybe set up a goal and branch off of it!.
like a little less a day!?
resist hurting your body!.
you were made to be who you are, and don't be ashamed of it!.
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put a rubber band on your wrist and every time you want to cut pull the rubber band and let go!.
thats how many people stop!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

It's not something you are forced to do!.
Simply, stop!.
It doesn't get you anywhere!.
Honestly think about it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

you should just simply sit down with one of your best friends and have a long long talk!. That seamed to help when my friend had the same problemWww@Answer-Health@Com

just stop dont do it!. its not something that forces you to do itWww@Answer-Health@Com

stay away from sharp stuff!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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