Help with cutting?!


Question: I've been cutting since 6th grade. It's been off and on, but lately it's been getting really bad. I know I shouldn't, but like... emotions overwhelm me and I give in to the urge.
A few nights ago I cut deeper than I have ever before, and it scared me by how much it bled (making me want to stop), but at the same time it seemed like a challenge to me (making me want to cut deeper).
I want to stop, but I don't want to at the same time because I feel I deserve it.
Is it normal to think like this, and is there any way to stop it?

thanks :)


Answers: I've been cutting since 6th grade. It's been off and on, but lately it's been getting really bad. I know I shouldn't, but like... emotions overwhelm me and I give in to the urge.
A few nights ago I cut deeper than I have ever before, and it scared me by how much it bled (making me want to stop), but at the same time it seemed like a challenge to me (making me want to cut deeper).
I want to stop, but I don't want to at the same time because I feel I deserve it.
Is it normal to think like this, and is there any way to stop it?

thanks :)

Please, please talk to someone about this! You can't deal with this on your own. You need someone who understands what your going through to talk to. I bet your school counselor can help you find a support group of some sort. Then you could meet with people your age who feel the same way and learn ways to deal with your emotions that aren't dangerous. I know it's scary to admit to people what is going on, but it will be much better for you once you do. Please, don't wait.

obviously you know it isnt normal to think like this...
ive been hospitalized before for similair reasons....
there is a difference between superficial cutting and actually trying to hurt yourself..
there is such a thing as like an anony mous program...

if its really bad maybe a stint at a hospital would be beneficial...

see a counseler..

talk to the one at your school if you still go.. they are always caring and polite...

I too am a cutter since 6th grade (6 years now), you really need to seek help for this problem. You don't deserve it, nobody does. I'm just now getting help for my cutting; I go to my first appointment thursday. Don't put it off any longer, please go talk to somebody and get the help you need and deserve. :)

Hi have a look at this site

http://www.selfharm.org/

http://www.lifesigns.org.uk/publications...





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