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2006-08-17 10:55:02 · 7 answers · asked by missymac_2009 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
how old are you?
2006-08-17 11:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by lifeistough_period 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are tons of ways people try to stop cutting. Not everything worked well for me, however, when I tried to do it. Sooo, here are the few things that actually helped me.
First of all, keeping your mind off wanting to cut is the main thing you want to do. Which is waaayy easier said [typed?] than done, I know. Try listening to music, watching a movie you KNOW will keep your mind interested [which is actually harder than it sounds], playing games online [Sudoko always keeps my mind interested and its everywhere online], or - and this was the best one for me - exercising.
Not only does exercising keep you busy, but it gets you in shape and is good for you and all that - AND it releases the same endorphines that are released when you cut, so its vaguely the same feeling. Just be careful not to overexercise - you can fall into a whole new set of problems.
Another thing that helped me was drawing on myself with markers when I was really upset. It sounds kind of corny, but it did help a few times. Most people suggest doing it with red markers, but I used black, so I'm guessing it doesn't matter much. Red is more 'realistic', I suppose. But its the same motion, so it helped. Slashing yourself with markers isn't quite as satisfying as doing it for real, but it helped kill the urge.
ALSO! Setting goals helped a lot. First they would be short - you know, 'okay, I will wait half an hour to do it'. Then, if I could do that, I would go longer, maybe two hours? This would go on and on until I hadn't done it for weeks and didn't want to mess up my record.
Some other people do things like snapping rubber bands on their wrists, holding ice in their hands until it hurt, etc etc. None of these things ever really helped me, but I'm sure there are many websites that list other ideas that might help you. Here's just one small one that I found quickly:
http://www.psyke.org/coping/alternatives_to_selfharm/
I would also REALLY recommend going to some sort of counselor or therapist. This gives you someone to talk to who can really help you and he or she can even give you medication, if you need it.
Good luck!
2006-08-17 18:30:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is tell an adult that you trust, and hopefully they can help you see a counselor. The action of cutting yourself is being caused by the feelings inside of you, perhaps feelings of low self-worth. Also, when you tell someone that you really trust, they can maybe talk to you when you're feeling really low so that maybe you won't have to resort to cutting yourself. I understand how you feel, I did it for years. The times that I was most likely to cut myself was when I felt so desperate and helpless, like I was such a terrible person and I could never be better. If you're feeling this way, you really should see a counselor. And if you pray, you can also ask God to help you. Just tell Him exactly how you feel, why you do what you do, and ask Him to make you better.
2006-08-17 18:08:10 · answer #3 · answered by Random 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your probably a kid or teenager so tell your parents, it sounds really hard telling your parents but when you finally do, it feels great getting it off your chest. And they can get you some help. But other wise, every time you feel like cutting yourself, think of something you want to achieve, like acting, singing, dancing, anything and think about how much you want something. Then think of cutting yourself as a thing that makes your goal impossible to reach. And get rid of all the negative in your life and be happy.
2006-08-17 18:08:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a cutter in college and high school, but covered it well. What made me finally stop cutting? A good therapist and realizing that those scars just will not go away, yeah, they stay with you for awhile. Additionally, cutters have a handy way of getting infections.
2006-08-17 22:02:18 · answer #5 · answered by Jude Bounds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seek professional help!
That if a form of self mutilation, caused by some type of imbalance in ones brain. medication will help, as well as therapy.
2006-08-17 18:06:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop it and tell either your parents or see a doctor right away. the scars will remain if you don't stop and it is extremely wrong and uhealthy psychologically. take care
2006-08-18 01:25:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋