Chitchatgirl Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 so...im considering self-harm. i cant talk to my friends or family for fear of disappointing them. i dont want to start, but i find myself becoming more and more tempted by the razor in the bathroom. im scaring myself, so i decided to post this on here because ive had good advice in the past. i really dont want to scar myself - and im not a fan of blood so i would freak out and not know how to deal with it once id made a cut. im wondering, are there any alternatives that wont harm me?????? please help! Link to comment
Capricorn3 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 im wondering, are there any alternatives that wont harm me?????? please help! I would strongly recommend professional counseling/therapy to get to the root cause of whatever is going on. Link to comment
dali Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Put a rubber band around your wrist and snap it every time you feel like cutting yourself. Can you talk to your Doctor about getting a reference to a psychologist/psychiatrist? Link to comment
Chitchatgirl Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 technically, im not old enough to do that...and i wouldnt be able to really go anywhere without my parents knowing... Link to comment
Capricorn3 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 technically, im not old enough to do that...and i wouldnt be able to really go anywhere without my parents knowing... How old are you?. Link to comment
Chitchatgirl Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 im almost 15 Link to comment
Capricorn3 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 im almost 15 In that case you should let your parents know what is going on so that you can get the help you need. You are only 14 years old and self-harming will only head for far worse in your future. Get it sorted out now while you're still young. Link to comment
Chitchatgirl Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 alright ill try thank you Link to comment
LaraPee Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 You should seek help from a professional. Sometimes just talking can make a big difference. Link to comment
Sk8ter Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I am an ex cutter, I actually haven't cut myself in 6 months. When I use to cut myself it would feel good for the moment but later I felt like crap, or a waste of space. The next day I would go to class (I'm in college), and I would notice that everyone in my class room would stare at my arms, and it wasn't too long before all of my friends found out about my cutting. One of my best friends actually threatened me and said if I ever harmed myself again that should would never speak to me again and she proceeded to cry right in front of me. Basically what I'm trying to say is every time I would cut myself, it was as if I was also cutting all of my loved ones too. I'm pretty sure that the people who love you do not want you to harm yourself, and even though I don't even know you, I know that your body is really precious, and beautiful, so you shouldn't mark it up. My arms are going to be forever scarred and it's embarrassing but I use them as a reminder to never go back there. I hope you take my words of wisdom and don't harm yourself. I believe the best thing that you can do is talk to someone about your problems, that's what I started doing and so far it's worked Link to comment
SooSad33 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I agree with the others.. you have to try really hard and NOT do it! Like Sk8ter ^. I've done that, back when I was your age. It was wrong and when i was getting worse, I finally reached out to my mom. She got me into psychiatric help right away. I was so low and hated the world. Always so angry & confused.. etc. You're thinking about this probably because you are being challenged with something or a few things right now.. right? Don't look to 'release' it this way. Go cry if you have to.. go for a walk.. write it out (get a journal) to write out your feelings. You're not alone, okay... we're here too. Take care... and go talk to mom or counsellor at school or something. You can get help with this. Link to comment
Chitchatgirl Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 oh my gosh thank you so much!!! i never thought of cutting myself as cutting my loved ones too. you are amazing thank you so much! Link to comment
Chitchatgirl Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 again thank you so much! it means a lot to hear people who actually know how i feel right now, rather than just saying 'dont do it', its coming from experience and therefore hits home a lot more effectively!!!! Link to comment
Foxface Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Just think of the consequences of you cutting. For me, a lot of my clothes are now unwearable like I have to wear leggings to go swimming. Summer has become my least favourite season. I'm always anxious about people seeing my thighs. Their is no way to cut without there being blood so if you're squeamish then don't do it. et an ice cube and rub it over your skin because it hurts a bit and you won't have to ruin your skin. just DON'T do it! Find out whats making you want to cut. I know you can't go see a counsellor, I have the same problem but just try to learn what's triggering these emotions. If you ever want to talk, just message me because I understand what you're going through and maybe I can help. Link to comment
Sk8ter Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 No problem things will get much better for you, I promise Link to comment
Grissum71 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 link removed a good place to chat if needed Link to comment
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