Please help

[Allistevens]

Ive been a cutter since I was in the 5th grade, I am now about to be going into my sophomore year of high school. I hate everything about me. I cut because it makes me feel like im in control of something instead of always being told who I am. I need to stop. I have so many scars and I'm tired of trying to hide them. Please help me. I need the help. . .

[lauri]

Wow 5th grade Im so sorry your in so much pain. Im a cutter too and I wish I never even started. I get it you cut because you feel that when you cut your in control. I understand the out of control feeling is horrible. But what you got to understand is things happen out of are control its just a part of life. Instead of cutting cry, punch a pillow, scream in a pillow, be alone, go to sleep or draw a picture. Also when you want to cut just talk about how your feeling to your parents or a friend or on here let it out dont cut and dont keep it inside.

[Don'tForget]

First, im glad you know you need to stop, and coming here and asking is the first step. Im so sorry you are having a hard time. I encourage you to look at this link: http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f12-s...ves-self-harm/Its a list of alternatives to Self Harm. If one doesnt work for you try another. Find a couple that work, and use them when you want to cut. They really do help. I know about feeling like you need to be in control. But sometimes you just can't be in control in life. But you can control a lot of things in your life it all depends on how you look at it.
Do your parents know that you cut?
I hope this helped.
Im here if you want to talk. <3

[Allistevens]

My mom thinks I quit a year ago.

[Felorena.]

Hi there,

Firstly, i think it's really brave that you have come to us for some help and support. I'm glad you've done so.

You say you but because you want to feel in control. I'm wondering if you can try and view this in a different way. Look at it as you hurting yourself is out of control and you beating the urges to self harm is you taking control of the situation. Does that make sense?

Remember you're not alone. Talk to people when you need them and let them in so they can support you. Try looking at the list of alternatives tooo. Not everything is going to work for you so its all about trial and error.

Keep fighting, you can do this,
Jessie

[BlaineG.]

Hello--

I am glad to hear that you want to stop! The first step in stopping I think would be to get rid of whatever you use to to cut. Then when you feel like you need to cut. You should talk to someone maybe a School Guidance Counselor if you don't have a therapist. If you do I would tell her first.

If you need to talk please don't hesitate to PM me. I hope that you do stop cutting. I wish you the best of luck.


Take Care,

BlaineG.