How do I help a friend who cut's herself?
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It's good that your friend let you know about her problem, people who have stopped cutting often say the first step is the hardest - admitting to or talking about cutting. But they also say that after they open up about it, they often feel a great sense of relief. Others who can point her in the right direction for further help (a parent, school counselor, teacher, doctor, or nurse etc) should be notified.
There's may be complex feelings or situations that are causing her action, including anger, pressure, relationship problems, loss or trauma, mean criticism or mistreatment. She may have trouble figuring this part out on her own. This is where a mental health professional can be helpful. Most people with deep emotional pain or distress need to work with a counselor or mental health professional to sort through strong feelings, heal past hurts, and to learn better ways to cope with life's stresses. One way to find a therapist or counselor is to ask at your doctor's office, at school, or at a mental health clinic in your community.
Although the pattern can be difficult to break, it is surely possible. Getting professional help is one of the best way to overcome the problem . Therapists and counselors are trained to help people discover inner strengths that help them heal. These inner strengths can then be used to cope with life's other problems in a healthy way.
pray for her,give her emotional support, give her a Bible
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