i used to cut because i was sad and hopeless?

Question:

now, my life is coming together, but i still engage in this behavior sometimes, just out of habit. how do i forget this and break this habit?

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well it is quite obsessive/impulsive. i'm 23, used to cut when i was 17 and have recently picked it back up and it's way out of control. i just read a really good memoir on the topic. it's called bloodletting by victoria leatham. i really enjoyed it. i'm in therapy and am being sent to a psychiatrist. i have many other issues though as well. for your situation maybe you have some underlying issues you haven't addressed or maybe you are simply addicted to the behavior. good luck to you. it's a beotch of a habit.

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You have to do other things to keep your mind off of cutting. Maybe find a hobby that you really like. I know it will be hard, and you will want to continue to do it, but once you get your mind on something else it should come easy after a while.
Good Luck!

Look at Angelina Jolie. If she were to start cutting herself again and died...think about how many people would be deeply affected by her death.

Now think about your life. Think about how many people will be deeply affected if you die.

Going to a psychologist could help too. If you are a college student...you may be able to get free counseling from your school.

I hope everything works out for the best.

-C

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im been a cutter since i was 14 now 19 but i finally quit a year ago but i still cut sometimes when i get angry or hurt but lately ive been finding other ways to releive myslf poetry music screaming you just need to find other ways of releiving yourself besides cutting.good luck

i don't blame u. I know how it feels. at first it is wonderful, but then u need it more and more. u need to do something to keep your mind off of it and u need to believe that u can beat this. that is the only way u can beat it with a little help. i loved the feeling to. it was great. the greatest i felt in a long time. i am 13. i know u can beat this. u just have to believe u can. look for good and it will come to u.

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