Is It Normal For A Teen To Cut?

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and if not, why? and if it's so bad, why? and do you fully understand why? not cause they're emo!

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Please take what I am going to say not as a scolding, but as someone who went through similar actions and feelings when they were that age, and even still a little bit - It is not normal for teens to cut. The media is blowing it out of proportion and making the concept popular, but it is no more normal now than it ever was. Self mutilitation is disturbing and indicative of problems such as depression. I understand you are emo - I am too. At 27- yes. I think I have always been emo, but was not well sorted out enough to show it until I was about 23. I will not say I have never contemplated what you discuss, but I keep it in check by dealing with my problems in other ways.

Cutting is not normal, and not ok, and can, without you realizing it, lead to psychological problems and further depression. Try to fight that. You can be so very emo and not cut!!

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You are kidding, right ?? Tell your Mom what you are doing / contemplating. This is not normal.

It's not Normal for anyone to slice their own skin..That's touching the base for suicide.The person needs help.immediately. I dont get it.if you cut yourself to relieve stress( or otherwise) doest that just creat more? Anyway.im pretty sure its not

Is it normal? I hope not. Why is it bad? You are mutilating yourself.how can it be good? Blood is supposed to be inside of your body, not pouring out of your wrists. I don't care if I understand why.there are other ways to relieve tension and stress, besides slitting your wrists. (Gives me the creeps just thinking about it)

not sure what you mean by "cut" to cut themselves?

if thats whaty you were asking, no its not normal.
its stupid
and they need help.
soon.

No, it's not "normal" (meaning most people don't).

There's lots of stuff on the web about cutting.

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/cutting.html

No.

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