I'm thinking about cutting myself - how can I stop this?

Question:

When I was about 13 I used to cut myself when I was feeling really sad but I managed to get over this on my own. But now, ten years later, I feel the urge to cut myself again. A lot of things that have made me feel really bad have happened during the last 3 days, things I can't tell anyone, and I don't know how to kill the emotional pain other than by causing me physical pain. I've already got a pair of scissors lying next to me. What can I do? There is really no one I could talk to about my problems - neither about what has happened to make me feel like this, nor that I want to cut myself (btw, no one knows that I did that when I was 13). I really don't want to do that again .

Answers:
I'm very sorry to hear that, but U need very good friends and fast..

Other Answers:
Please get into therapy! Please.

think about how sad that would make your family and friends

Ive never undrestood self-harm. My brother used to do it. I cant understand it at all. You know its not good for you, just try something else that will release the pain.

Dear, with respect, this is not the place. See your Doctor as soon as possible.

You need someone to confide in, and I mean NOW! Talk to a friend or call the suicide hotline. Cutting yourself doesn't help anything, even though it seems like it does. Please get some help.

see a psychiatrist immidiately

Dont do it! you'll get those ugly scars.

Tell your parents so they can get you help call a suicide prevention hotline in your area to get help

go to a really good friend that you know that you can trust and tell her what you just told us my friend used to cut herself and she came to me for help we talked for every night talking about her problems and why she did things and i convinced her to stop

since you cant find a friend find someone online that could help you u dont no them they dont no u and you can trust them

lmao why the hell is it every time someone has a problem they think they can get over it by killing themselves or harming their own bodies..DO IT AND PROVE HOW WEAK YOUR ARE.That is just pathetic to me your not pathetic enough to do that crap anymore your an adult and act like one instead of some stupid kid

It is a way for you to take internal pain and bring it outwards. Or because you are feeling out of control and want to control something, so its pain. You need to go see a psychologist or psychiatrist and find out what is going on inside you.

have you tried seeking proffesional help that might be your best option, i know i hate talking too but it does work other wise you will just bottle everything up inside till u exploded. keep yourself busy maybe with exersice, punching bag is always good for my frustrations.

well, i think you should stop doing this or not do it cuz its very dangerous. and i think you should talk to your parent's.

you need some mental health help,

Oh, honey. Well, I used to do that too. Get some exercise; that really helps me. Though, it takes about 3 months to start working really well.

And allways remember- it will pass.

commiting susicide isn't worth it cuz alot of people will miss you.listen to your self..you are 13 and think about it, think hard.
cutting your self is not an answer to anything either. you can stop your self from it too.

Please, please don't hurt yourself..

Pick up the phone and call a friend. You don't have to talk about whats on your mind with them but I'm sure they would listen and understand if you did. Just talking about general things will help. Plan a shopping trip with a friend. It's something fun to look forward to. Either way please get some help in the form of a counsellor. Is there a Samaritans line you can call? It's often easier to talk to a stranger who will not judge you.

Take care and all the best xxx

I know exactly how you feel. I have had that problem for years now but I found that when you get the urge to cut, call a friend or go out and get your mind off of it. The best thing I could do was to get online and talk to some friends and maybe go out and do something. I agree with the rest of the answers that said you should get help, but from someone who has treated herself, I know how hard that can be.
Good luck. And know you're not alone. :-)

This is really tricky. i used to be really tempted to do so but you have to convince yourself that there is a better way to release that pain then cutting yourself. Go running or try yoga, something that'll keep your mind off of the problems you face. My friend is also a BAD cutter and she got outpacient treatment for it, which is a bit extreme but worked. Surround yourself with people and thing you like. Write a journal. Write a letter to the people or things that are causing the pain then burn it or rip it up

I feel really sad to hear that. Please don't cut yourself. Let me help you. If you talk about all those happenings with someone, I am sure you'll feel better. If you want you can talk about it with me. I promise I would never disclose that to anyone. But please donot cut yourself. You have a long life ahead. Look at how your family ,friends and well wishers will feel watching you do that. If you start doing so, you'll get into a habit which is really bad.
Let me add a very useful and working tip in the end. It might sound creepy, but it is true. I have read about it in various medical journals.MASTURBATE.It will release all your endorphins.

hi
you seem like a very smart and beautiful girl. I'm glad that you haven't decided to go that way, that you wrote about it before actually doing it. Yu know Sometimes we go through things in life where we feel we can not cope with anymore. Trust me I know the feeling, but for me it was always food to where I grew huge like the good year blimp. (I know , I shouldn't be laughing at that but hey if you can look back and laugh at it then you know i'll will be okay). We have to look past it and look at the good , what you have incomaprison to what you didn't have when you where 13. Look at it in that perspective and if that isn't helping , think about the people in your life and how they mean a significance to you. I know that it being in the last 3 days is hard but look at things you want to do with your future. You seem like a very cool person and I know what you are going through because girl I have been there, its tough and a struggle but you have got to sit back and look at everything, there has to be something or moments in your life that you were proud of , right? You can chat with me, I love to make friends and I will not tell anyone . Please think twice even three times before doing it, you have came so far from when you were 13 yrs old and that shows a strenghth to me. You are a survivor sister, may god bless you and I will pray for you - much love. hugs and kisses

I was very sorry to read your story. Please don't do it. It is an impulse thing, like eating or drinking to alleviate pain. But this is a very, very, serious impulse that could lead to very serious problems, infection being just one of them. You already know that you are doing this to heal some of your pain. The next time you feel this way, treat yourself instead. Buy yourself something, get your hair done. I know it sounds crazy, but it will help lift some of your spirits. You should also seek professional help. This is a very serious problem--don't give into it. The very best of luck to you.

When you're in this amount of pain and thinking about self-harm it is CRUCIAL you get help. Start by calling a friend - someone you KNOW will support you no matter what - and get them to support you in finding good professional help. Therapy can help you get through this and over this. You may have made this stop on your own the first time - you were lucky. Many can't. Get the help - given this is a reoccuring problem - if you do - chances are it won't come back if you deal with it - with a professional's help.

i use to cutt my self cutting is not a option for me there are tons of ways that have helpede me not to cut and here they are 1self sooth do something nice for your self like go to a funny movie or vist friends and let them no ur feeling down 2 use ice cubes on your wrist so u feel some pain with out the scars or take a rubbber band and snap your wrist with it and if u need to see blood take a brown and red marker on the area where ud cut your self these things have helped me i hope they help you

please call a doctor u need help fast

the best thing to do is just try and distract yourself

you need to find something to absorb yourself into like a hobby it might seem hard but do that and when you feel like cutting work or watch a movie like a comady that makes you laugh! sometimes I feel like cutting too and I know its wrong but I do it and I try not to! think of excuses why not to! try your best! think of all the good things in life and all the poeple that woukld hate it if you cut yourself think of all the people that care! think about how lucky you are to even own a computer compared to those kids in third world countries who dont own clothes or shoes! we allc are for you here at the youqa.com community and wish you all the best and hope your problems get better

Don't do it! Look how strong you are, you've gone 10 years, why would you want to start again now?

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