i'm cutting myself. HELP!?
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Hi,Daisy well all I can tell you is STOP!! I know its hard but you really have to try. Right now I'm trying to help my sister stop too. And she is also 14. Just think about all the people who LOVE you and what will happen if you cut your self to deep. If you need any more advise you can contact me at              youngwon1025@yahoo.com
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If you're really that worried, hiei4212, ring 911. Tell them it's a possible (preventable) suicide or self-injury. I can't believe people haven't said this already. Gee! Call now!
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The fact that you need to cut yourself is scary, go seek medical help, counselling, medication etc. Or find a new hobby.
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I don't know. But if you are cutting yourself at all, you need to tell someone (like a parent or doctor). This isn't "normal behavior", and could signify that you are suffering from a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes depression, among other things. Why do you cut yourself? Do you feel "relief" (from "anxiety, perhaps?)? How do you feel about your life, are you a happy person? Or do you "blame yourself" for lots of things (that are likely not your fault, although you may think otherwise)? Please talk to someone about this. If you are afraid to talk to someone you know, you can call anonymously to a counseling office. You can talk to me.\n-Tera (time4u420@yahoo)
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Caitlyn, I know it's scary to talk your parents, but you need their help.  You don't have to tell them right away that you're cutting, but at least try to tell them you're unhappy.  So many people suffer in silence just because they're too scared to tell anyone.  Your parents can help you to feel better, but they won't know you're hurting unless you tell them.\n\nIf you tell your parents you're cutting, I can't promise that their reaction won't be scary.  It's hard for parents to find out their child is cutting.  No one wants to see their little girl hurting herself.  It's scary for you to tell your parents, but it's just as scary for them to hear it.  They might yell at you, they might cry, they might act like nothing's wrong, but what they're probably not going to do unless they're trained psychologists is react how you want them to.  You'll have to give them a little time to get used to it.  But once they come to terms with it themselves, they can help you, and you really need their help.\n\nYou can also make it easier by how you tell them.  A lot of times it's most tempting to tell someone when you're mad at them, kind of like "look what you made me do."  Don't do that.  It's best if you're as calm as possible, and so are they.  Don't bring it up too casually, either.  And don't just show them the cuts.  If they think it's not a big deal to you, it makes it scarier for them, and they're more likely to yell at them.\n\nThe best thing to do is go up to your mom or dad (whoever your more comfortable with) sometime when you're not having a fight or anything, and tell them you need to talk to them.  Tell them you need their help (even just say it, "mom, I need your help with something").  They're a lot more likely to take it well if it's really clear you want their help.  And try your best not to get angry at them if they don't take it well, cause the last thing you want is for it to be something you fight about.  Also try not to show them the cuts, at least right away.  It's really hard for parents to actually see the marks on their beautiful baby girl, and the harder it is for them, the more likely it's not going to go well.\n\nTell them why you did it before you tell them what you did.  It's less of a shock that way.  Tell them that you're unhappy, tell them what's going on at school and how it made you feel.  Tell them as specifically as you can why you cut, try to tell them how you felt right before the first time you cut, and then after all of that tell them that you cut.\n\nSweetheart, I know it's scary, but you can do it.  You're in 6th grade now, right?  You're practically a grown up already.  Be brave and tell your parents you need help.  It will be ok.  No matter how scary it is, their still your parents, and you're still their little girl.  They'll still love you, and they'll still take care of you.\n\nCaitlyn, if you ever want to talk, you're welcome to email me at emilyrose1986@yahoo.com.
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I know every singly one of these answers is going to tell you to get help, and I know that is the one thing you don't want to hear, but it's what you need to do. If you feel like you can take it straight to your parents then do, but if not take it to a school counselor. Trust me, they've heard this before and it won't be anything new to them; they will know what to do to help you get through this. They want to help you get through this, ok? But you know what the good news is, it just sounds like a case of bad depression! Nothing more! And depression is treatable. I understand that you may feel like you have to cut, and while I don't like it I agree that it is a better option than suicide SO make sure you use clean blades, etc. and keep the cut clean until it heals. No one is going to be able to help you tell anyone else about this so you are going to have to do it on your own. It doesn't even have to be a parent or counselor. It could be anyone you trust. Prefereably an adult, but you could tell a kid and ask them to take it to an adult if that was easier. Any way you do this you are going to be ending up dealing with adults. There is no way around that, but if you tell them yourself at least you get to pick an adult you trust and that you feel comfortable around. Things can get better if you'll let them, but it's probably going to take some work. I wish you sooooo much luck and send tons of love. Know that you're not alone, there are other people with the same problems who have gotten through this.
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My son start cutting himself 5 years ago.  The best thing that I did was to educate myself about why he was doing it.  I went into chat rooms for cutters, read blogs by cutters, did anything I could to interact with others who cut.  \n\nShe is not trying to kill herself.  If you can get her to talk about it, great.  Until then, try to find out why people cut from cutters themselves.
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Glad you aren't related to me! Yikes!  But, really though you do sound like you have some problems you need help with before you do something you will regret.  Call a mental help line or your doctor or if you really think you might hurt somebody just call the police & they will take you to a place where you can get help.  Please call them BEFORE you hurt or kill anybody ok?
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I know where you are at. Self injuring is a way to deal with pain and hurt. It seems easier to deal with the physical pain of cutting than the emotional pain of your hurt. This IS normal, but try to find someone to talk to. I used to cut myself when I was younger. I had a tough childhood and some really rocky relationships with boyfriends. Cutting felt good. I am married now. I do not cut anymore or think about hurting myself. I have a beautiful baby girl who is 10months old. I spoke to counselors and friends. You may not think so now, but they can be so benificial to your healing. \nMy husband knows of my past and of my cutting. My scars are a reminder of what USED to be. I was really depressed. At times when I look at my scars, I wish I hadnt have taken that razor and sliced my beautiful skin. But I did. I did what I did. I talked to my friends and family about my pain and they accepted it. Your friends/family will come around. They are acting that way towards you now because they don't understand. HELP them understand. REACH OUT to someone. I have never met you but I can tell you that EVERYONE is beautiful and unique in their own way. YOU are OK! If you have a family physician, try talking to them. TEll them you are feeling depressed. They maybe able to prescribe something for the chemical imbalance. It's NOT YOUR FAULT that you are depressed. A great majority of the world is depressed. And go figure with all the crap thats going on in the world today.\n\nRemember....ITS NOT YOUR FAULT...and you are NOT a freak!\nTake care...it WILL get better...
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i cut myself like a month ago becuz i was having emotional problems so if she is just doing it for fun then tell someone if it excedes tell someone but if she is feeling emotionaly hurt talk to her and then if she keeps doing it tell someone so pretty much TELL SOMEONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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NO you are def. not stupid for cutting, it's not the best way to relieve your stress, try punching a pillow or listening to your fav. singer, but cutting is really bad. You keep wanting to go deeper and longer, and then the blood just runs and what if you can't stop the blood, then you may be scared to tell someone that you are bleeding to death, and by then it's to late b/c by the time they have found you your passed out on the floor in a puddle of blood. Plus the scars some of them never go away and then they are there for life and if people see them some know or some ask and then you are embarassed or you lie (which is not nice). Plus if you have kids and they by any chance see you do it then they can get this habit, and that makes you feel bad, and then you cut again b/c you feel bad that they do it.\n\nBut again you are NOT stupid for doing it you just need to find another solution, talk to someone you trust, go to a counselor, get some meds. read up on what you are doing. I read the book called a bright red scream and it helped alot.
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Tell him how you feel about him.  You can never go wrong with being honest.  If he doesn't return your feelings then cut off the friendship because it would be to painful and he would a least know the truth. ( and so would you ) \nAs for cutting yourself - This is a terrible outlet for difficult feelings.  Talk to a counselor if you can't stop this behaivior.
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I'm a cutter too . . . I know where you are, where you've been and where you're going.  If you really want to stop, you can.  You have to identify why you're cutting, situations that trigger it, and make plans for what you're going to do instead.  Check out this article for tips:  \n\nhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/resisting_cutting.html\n\nI don't know how old you are, but if you really want help (and yes, I keep stressing that because some people do it for attention and want that more than to stop), just ask.\n\nA teacher\nA counselor\nA pastor\nA parent\nA psychologist\nA psychiatrist\nA family doctor\n\nTry this line if you can't find someone face-to-face to talk to:  1-800 DON'T-CUT
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Before you kill yourself, give yourself a chance. The military has some kind of counseling. It's usually always darkest right before things get better. I get depressed to and think about killing myself, but I'm glad I havent done that. Good things are coming I promise, you just need to be patient. Now do me a huge favor and talk to a professional. It's free for you.\n\nDo you see how many people in here care about what happens to you?
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http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/cutting.html\n\nCheck this link out.\n\nCalling someone who cuts "emo" or "stupid" doesn't help the situation. Self Cutting is a very serious and real mental illness and not a joke or matter of intelligence. You aren't a LOSER if you are self cutting, you simply need some help and counseling. You need to discover or talk about WHY you are cutting so you can learn ways to avoid the emotions that make you do this to yourself.  When you see someone talking about doing something to themselves, try to be a little more understanding. People with this and other conditions, often cannot help themselves.\n\nExample: There is a woman who has a PHD and is highly intelligent, but also as Asperbers syndrome (high function autism). If she is not watched carefully, she will eat glass. She can't help it. She can't stop it. It is something in her brain that makes her do what she does. Treatment helps with control, but people with these ailments cannot be held at fault for their conditions.\n\nThink of this, what ever has made this young woman cut herself, would you like to go through it? For all you know she survived a traumatic event that would have killed you outright. You just don't know.\n\nI hope that the link helps with the asker of this question and those of you reading it.
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Self mutilating is another issue. I'm sure you had to see a Dr. to determine that you are Bi-polar. PLEASE,PLEASE go and talk to the Dr. I had and I mean literally HAD a friend who was Bi-polar, and was also a cutter, and she did such a good job, that she is no longer here in this life. The only way to help yourself is to face it and get the help you need. Praying for you...
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girl i know drugs isn't the answer but i went through the same thing.......got put on lexpro........and snap, a week later..............i felt like a whole new me. like i was normal.........or whatever normal is. but please dont cut yourself.......it's not worth it...i wish i would have never done that. but i do know y ppl would want to kill themselves and i never wwanna feel that way again. i had to get help and it worked! hang in there. good luck