2006-06-13 08:22:26 · 15 answers · asked by moosemunchy1 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
When I found out, I was supportive of her. I found some different books about cutting and those were good. She stopped for a while, but then cut a few times. I'm not sure about the therapist, because she is very reluctant. I'm still working on her though.
2006-06-13 08:39:33 · update #1
I had one of those! You must understand that there is a lot going on aside from just what you see! She, your daughter, experiences a sense of uphoria while cutting herself and in turn a release. My daughter went to counseling and thyrpists for a year but nothing seemed to work. Finally we had to put her in a hospital that didn't seem to work but, when she was released she stopped cutting. That doesn't mean that she may not start again but the programs that they have out there for these girls and boys does work. It is just a slow process. GET HER HELP! Don't let her convince you that there is nothing wrong. SHe is probably one of those quiet shy types when she is around others but when she is with you she looses her temper and then shuts her mouth.My daughter is now marriad and her and her guy are expecting their first child. Cutting is a form of depression that must be addressed or it will only get worse. My daughter now has battle scares from her fight but she looks at them as such and not as something ugly. They were a means of escape but it took her a long time to realize this. Don't shame her or scream or cry. This is not about you! This is about her! She is in trouble! If she were dangling at the end of a rope a hundred feet in mid air with nothing below her to catch her if she fell, would you not do everything in your power to help her. She's on that rope now! Call your local hospital and do it fast. They can give you the answers you need and tell you where to go! Good Luck and know that you are not alone! Please excuse the spelling!
2006-06-13 08:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by wonderingmom 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Find help for her now. It's not something you can hold off on. She really needs help and support to find her way out of this. As parents I think we think we can save our children, even from themselves but we can't. We can't do it alone. A good therapist or youth counselor will prove to be the greatest help for both you and your daughter~ Take care..
2006-06-13 08:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by joanna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh that's a tough one. i used to "cut" myself once in a while, im really not sure why but its something i did during high school when i was really depressed or stressed. i think it depends on the family dynamics; are you close with her? then i think you need to talk with her and find out when/why shes behaving this way. if your not so close then i don't think it is something you should handle alone. either way i think some treatment is needed, i saw a psychologist and went on meds for depression but i also moved out of my house and changed my life. i think this is a serious situation and maybe your first step should be talking to her school counselor and seeing what they have to say. good luck to you and her!!
2006-06-13 08:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by corinna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 16 yo daughter was raped last year by someone that was supossed to be a friend of hers he was 20, after that she started to cut herself because she said she gets a feeling of numbness and does it so she can feel something. She has been going to a consulor. Hopefully she will quit the cutting..
2006-06-13 08:33:00 · answer #4 · answered by lex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cutting is a sign of depression, do you realize it when you see her? Parent's can help a lot by simply talking to their child about what happened, what's wrong, and giving the best of most helpful advice as you can. Be a parent and show you're concerned and want to help her.
2006-06-13 08:31:01 · answer #5 · answered by Goose Feet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to a counselor/mental health expert immediately. Self-injurious behavior can quickly escalate to very severe levels. Finding out the reason behind her actions is the first step to helping her stop them.
Good Luck!
2006-06-13 08:26:41 · answer #6 · answered by george_o_jones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a therapist. Talk to her, figure out why she is cutting.
2006-06-13 08:25:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cutting school or herself? If it is school then take her to a homeless shelter and let her stay the night there. If its herself then ask her why and then offer help and if all else fails ebay her.
2006-06-13 08:27:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
immediately take her to seek counseling, a therapist, and a psychologist and a doctor, she could really hurt herself and you dont want her to have any permanent injuries that cant be fixed
2006-06-13 08:28:39 · answer #9 · answered by MidnightSkies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely this is her way of dealing with or relieving stress. It soothes her. Your best bet is to get professional help.
2006-06-13 08:26:59 · answer #10 · answered by Carla C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋