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 Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:49 am
I cut...I know its a horrible habit lmfao. I still can't seem to stop. I even scared myself once when I did it. In fact it was only a couple days ago....I could actually see another layer of my skin beneath the one I had cut >_<. Still I can't find the will to stop. I know its stupid so don't tell me this over and over again. The inside of my left arm is covered in old and new scars and I'm really starting to worry. I'm afraid I'll cut to deep someday...if I do I know I wont tell anyone and that is what scares me. Please I really need some advice on how to stop before I go to far and hurt everyone around me cry
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:02 am
First, I'd probably look at it a little more seriously than "lmfao."
But aside from that, the best thing you can do for yourself is ask for help from someone near you - family, consellor, teacher. We can tell you things like "this might help this" and whatnot, but without constant support in real life, your cutting will continue.
Most people cut because they want attention - they're hoping that one day someone will see it and become concerned and take an interest in their life. If this is the case (and I'm not saying it is in your case), what helps a lot of people is getting involved in some sort of group things - a sport, club, whatever. You create bonds of friendship and you become fulfilled with the attention seeking.
One thing that maybe cutters are advised to do is to get rid of any of their usually "cutting" instruments and either replacing them with plastic or getting rid of them period. Knife? Plastic knife. Scissor? Children Scissor or none at all. Etc etc.
Overall, if you're really that concerned and you really want to stop, you need to seek help in your own community. We can say all we want, but the people around you are the only ones that can help you stop for good.
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Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:39 pm
If you genuinely want to stop, then you will confess your 'addiction' with someone of importance, such as a teacher, counselor or parental figure.
I apologize if I seem angsty, but I'm growing impatient with the flood of cutting stories this subforum seems to absorb.
Tell someone, put knives away, keep yourself busy/distracted.
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:28 pm
I don't have much experience in giving advice, but I'll try...
I used to have the same problem, only I'd punch myself until I blacked out... The only real thing so far that has made me realize what I was doing to myself is becoming pregnant, and even now I still do it every once in a while. I've figured out that one really good way to get all my frustrations out and think about everything going on in my life is keeping a journal. I've been keeping journals since I was 12 and I'm almost 19. It seems kind of childish, but believe me, it really feels good after you get out all the anger and sadness on paper. I feel a kind of relief every time I put down my pen after an hour or so of writing. It's like talking to a person who won't criticize you or judge you or say you're overreacting.
I feel your pain, trust me, I've been there. I'm sorry you cut and I hope someday you can stop because from what I've experienced, it only gets worse. The first step is admitting what your doing, so good job and I wish you the best of luck.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 11:31 am
hmm well i would say ur prolly not an experienced cutterif ur worried about cutting too deep. also of course u would see another layer of skin. u have several layers of skin. and just so u know...if ur that concerned, see a shrink, bc its out of ur control now
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