How do you let people know about your cutting?

Question:

I'm a cutter - have been for a bit. Right now nobody knows about it. I want to tell someone but whenever I try or whenever they ask what certain cuts are from I always end up lying.

Answers:
You have to choose the right person to tell, someone you're close to, or your therapist (if you have one, if not, I recommend it). I've found it easier to tell people things by email or over IM, and not in person. But it actually might be easier to tell a therapist, since she or he probably won't judge you for it, or at least not as much as someone you're close to. As a former cutter myself (haven't cut myself for any reason for about 2 1/2 years), I would recommend DBT (dialectical behavior therapy, also a common treatment for borderline personality disorder, but it's effective for other things as well). It IS possible to stop, and it does get a LOT better.

Other Answers:
cut the word "cut" into your skin
how are you gonna explain that one?

talk to a parent, most people dont understand so they will ask you why you do it more than likely, Every cutter has a different reason but most commonly its a physical way of expressing what you are feeling on the inside. Tell your parents you think you need professional help becasue you've tried stopping and cant. It doesnt mean your crazy it just means you havent learned constructive ways to express yourself. If you cant go to your parents go to a counselor. This isnt something that just goes away unless you tell them and get the help you need! try telling your best friend, they aren't family, so it wouldn't hurt them as much as your mom or dad, but they also care a great deal for you, so they would get you the help you need.

Look in the mirror and keep telling yourself how you feel until you've told yourself enough, put down the razor, have a bath/shower and never do it again. :)

JUST TELL SOMEONE PLEASE! A MINISTER, A THERAPIST, YOUR FRIEND

hi there,you need to just be honest and get the help you need,my daughter is a cutter and she is in treatment,dealing with her issues that make her feel the need to self mutilate,your only as sick as your secrets,don't let anyone shame you or feel like your a freak you just need some help,or you could end up dying,you are loved and you must learn to love yourself

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