I'm thinking about cutting myself - how can I stop this?

Question

When I was about 13 I used to cut myself when I was feeling really sad but I managed to get over this on my own. But now, ten years later, I feel the urge to cut myself again. A lot of things that have made me feel really bad have happened during the last 3 days, things I can't tell anyone, and I don't know how to kill the emotional pain other than by causing me physical pain. I've already got a pair of scissors lying next to me. What can I do? There is really no one I could talk to about my problems - neither about what has happened to make me feel like this, nor that I want to cut myself (btw, no one knows that I did that when I was 13). I really don't want to do that again .......

I haven't done it after all - thanks for your kind words. I know myself that this is really stupid and childish and I'm really ashamed of myself that after such a long time I was so close to doing this again.

Answer 1

I'm very sorry to hear that, but U need very good friends and fast....

Answer 2

When you're in this amount of pain and thinking about self-harm it is CRUCIAL you get help. Start by calling a friend - someone you KNOW will support you no matter what - and get them to support you in finding good professional help. Therapy can help you get through this and over this. You may have made this stop on your own the first time - you were lucky. Many can't. Get the help - given this is a reoccuring problem - if you do - chances are it won't come back if you deal with it - with a professional's help.

Answer 3

hi
you seem like a very smart and beautiful girl. I'm glad that you haven't decided to go that way, that you wrote about it before actually doing it. Yu know Sometimes we go through things in life where we feel we can not cope with anymore. Trust me I know the feeling, but for me it was always food to where I grew huge like the good year blimp. (I know , I shouldn't be laughing at that but hey if you can look back and laugh at it then you know i'll will be okay). We have to look past it and look at the good , what you have incomaprison to what you didn't have when you where 13. Look at it in that perspective and if that isn't helping , think about the people in your life and how they mean a significance to you. I know that it being in the last 3 days is hard but look at things you want to do with your future. You seem like a very cool person and I know what you are going through because girl I have been there, its tough and a struggle but you have got to sit back and look at everything, there has to be something or moments in your life that you were proud of , right? You can chat with me, I love to make friends and I will not tell anyone . Please think twice even three times before doing it, you have came so far from when you were 13 yrs old and that shows a strenghth to me. You are a survivor sister, may god bless you and I will pray for you - much love. hugs and kisses

Answer 4

I know exactly how you feel. I have had that problem for years now but I found that when you get the urge to cut, call a friend or go out and get your mind off of it. The best thing I could do was to get online and talk to some friends and maybe go out and do something. I agree with the rest of the answers that said you should get help, but from someone who has treated herself, I know how hard that can be.
Good luck. And know you're not alone. :-)

Answer 5

I feel really sad to hear that. Please don't cut yourself. Let me help you. If you talk about all those happenings with someone, I am sure you'll feel better. If you want you can talk about it with me. I promise I would never disclose that to anyone. But please donot cut yourself. You have a long life ahead. Look at how your family ,friends and well wishers will feel watching you do that. If you start doing so, you'll get into a habit which is really bad.
Let me add a very useful and working tip in the end. It might sound creepy, but it is true. I have read about it in various medical journals.MASTURBATE.It will release all your endorphins.

Answer 6

This is really tricky. i used to be really tempted to do so but you have to convince yourself that there is a better way to release that pain then cutting yourself. Go running or try yoga, something that'll keep your mind off of the problems you face. My friend is also a BAD cutter and she got outpacient treatment for it, which is a bit extreme but worked. Surround yourself with people and thing you like. Write a journal. Write a letter to the people or things that are causing the pain then burn it or rip it up

Answer 7

I was very sorry to read your story. Please don't do it. It is an impulse thing, like eating or drinking to alleviate pain. But this is a very, very, serious impulse that could lead to very serious problems, infection being just one of them. You already know that you are doing this to heal some of your pain. The next time you feel this way, treat yourself instead. Buy yourself something, get your hair done. I know it sounds crazy, but it will help lift some of your spirits. You should also seek professional help. This is a very serious problem--don't give into it. The very best of luck to you.

Answer 8

you need to find something to absorb yourself into like a hobby it might seem hard but do that and when you feel like cutting work or watch a movie like a comady that makes you laugh! sometimes I feel like cutting too and I know its wrong but I do it and I try not to! think of excuses why not to! try your best! think of all the good things in life and all the poeple that woukld hate it if you cut yourself think of all the people that care! think about how lucky you are to even own a computer compared to those kids in third world countries who dont own clothes or shoes! we allc are for you here at the yahoo answers community and wish you all the best and hope your problems get better

Answer 9

i use to cutt my self cutting is not a option for me there are tons of ways that have helpede me not to cut and here they are 1self sooth do something nice for your self like go to a funny movie or vist friends and let them no ur feeling down 2 use ice cubes on your wrist so u feel some pain with out the scars or take a rubbber band and snap your wrist with it and if u need to see blood take a brown and red marker on the area where ud cut your self these things have helped me i hope they help you

Answer 10

Please, please don't hurt yourself....

Pick up the phone and call a friend. You don't have to talk about whats on your mind with them but I'm sure they would listen and understand if you did. Just talking about general things will help... Plan a shopping trip with a friend... It's something fun to look forward to. Either way please get some help in the form of a counsellor. Is there a Samaritans line you can call? It's often easier to talk to a stranger who will not judge you.

Take care and all the best xxx

Answer 11

It is a way for you to take internal pain and bring it outwards. Or because you are feeling out of control and want to control something, so its pain. You need to go see a psychologist or psychiatrist and find out what is going on inside you.