I think my teacher knows I have been cutting, what do you think I should do?

Question

Sometimes I feel really depressed and cut myself but I am trying to stop so I heard that if you wear a rubber band and snap it on ur wrist when you feel the urge to cut it will relieve it. So I tried it but my wrist just got really red and swollen during class. I was getting something and I saw my wrista nd whispered to myself "...omg its really swollen" and my teacher heard me and asked in front of the whole class "Why what happened to your arm?" and I was like "Oh...nothing" and started to walk away but then she said "Let Me See Your ARM!" and so I held up my arms purposely not revealing the part that was red, but she knew I was mostly only showing my right arm and said "No the other one..." and I just looked at her and walked away.....
does this seem suspicious? Do you think she knows? I don't think she would tell anyone but im a little nervous......Maybe I should just tell her the truth since she probably already knows somethins up...i wish she had asked me in private...

Answer 1

Sounds to me like you're either making this story up, or if you are cutting, you're doing it for attention. Either way, you need help.

Answer 2

Truth is, teachers sometimes mind their own business coz you're not the star student on a ball team or someone whose last name has mattered much in the town. So. She might not even bother with it anymore. I think you whispered it loud so she would hear you, by the way.

Here's what you need to do. Tell someone else, someone you really want to tell about it, who will be kind to you, care about you, and want what's best for you. Not someone who hardly knows you and could honestly walk away from your pain. Seriously. If you don't think you have someone fitting that description, then go to the school counselor and they'll hook you up with something like someone to talk to at the very least. Better than a rubber band, for sure.

Answer 3

I think you should go straight to your school counselor (or another adult you trust) as soon as possible, and tell them what you have been doing. I'm a parent who has seen their own child does this to themself (and I can tell you it's heartbreaking to see), and I know that you need to get help. IMMEDIATELY. I realize there is some type of epidemic going on with self-inflicted injury (usually, cutting) among young people today. I really don't know what's causing it -- perhaps the super high academic pressure currently being put on kids with excessive amounts of homework, perhaps there's something subliminal in some type of super popular music encouraging this obsessive need to inflict injury (I'm starting to think something of this sort might actually be true, as I, personally, know of over 20 kids who have done this to themselves). I just know that you need to get help from an adult who can help you find the support you need to stop. And I know stopping is not easy. If your teacher is someone you trust, then I think you should tell her. And I agree that it would have been nice if she had asked you about it in private. I just sincerely hope that you DO GET HELP A.S.A.P.!

Answer 4

I say just lay low. If she doesn't say anything again, fine. If she looks at you funny or with concern when you walk into class, and you suspect she might tell your parents (and/or someone else you don't want to know), then go and come up with a fake excuse for why your wrist might be swollen. Say you fell asleep with a rubber band on and it nearly cut off your hand, so you were examining it, or something like that. I dunno. Hope it turns out ok.

Answer 5

Maybe it's just certain schools, but teachers are obligated to report that to a higher authority if a kid tells them something like this (cutting, plans for suicide, etc.). If you really do want help, and you want to stop, tell a trusted adult first, and try to find a support group, clinic, or something that will help you stop. Then explain to your teacher what you've been doing, and assure her that you're getting help (but don't lie; you should be getting help by this point). If she has to report it to a counselor, principal, or whoever else, you won't have to go through their probably extreme measures of trying to get you to stop. You can explain to them that you're getting help, and that you would appreciate it if they would allow you to deal with it in your own way, and without their help.

Answer 6

um, that was really stupid of her to embarrass you like that, especially if that was what was going through her mind. She SHOULD have asked you in private! But if anything, tell someone you trust. That teacher may think anything she wants, but if she hasn't got proof, I don't think she can do anything about it. But honestly, cutting can get you in a lot of trouble, and it doesn't help your mood, it actually makes a ton worse, as you prolly know. So try to figure out why you get depressed and try to remedy that. besides, it's no fun being depressed!

Answer 7

Sweetie, you need to get help! You are right, the teacher should have asked you in private, but she probably didn't know what she was really asking. Do you trust her enough to go talk with her? If not, you need to talk to someone you trust, and you need to get help so that you can stop cutting. I know a lot of people do it, but it really is a sign that you are in emotional pain, and there are better ways to handle emotional pain than hurting yourself. Please talk to an adult you trust and get help. Life will get better, and you will regret having scarred yourself, or it will get worse, and it will be too easy to do something really drastic to yourself. There are better answers, believe me. Good luck.

Answer 8

I know that one of my friends cuts and a lot of people know, a lot of us are getting mad at her because she is doing it. You could just tell your teacher and your teacher could help you with whatever is making you do it. A lot of times people can over react to some things and that makes them do things like that. Your teacher could help you and maybe it could lead you to stop. If you want to stop then try to think of something that makes you happy not depressed.

Answer 9

Yes, she should have asked you in private. However, it seems to me that she may be worried about you. You should tell someone, even if it is her. Find someone to tell and someone who can talk to you and get the help you need before it gets out of control. If you want to talk about things you can contact me.

Answer 10

well i think you should go up to her and tell her that you've been really depressed lately and tell her to please not tell anyone about what she saw.i think it'll help if you confront her so you don't need to be stress about it even more than you are and she might be able to help you get rid of some of your problems.oh......and the whole emo thing isn't a way to solve your problems i mean how does hurting yourself solve anything???anyways i hope this helps....good luck!!

Answer 11

yeah, i think she knows, but is she a trusted person? if so, you can just tell her.
hey but don't cut, it's not good and not worth it either. if you're depressed please talk to someone, maybe a friend or a trusted adult or your parents... that'll make you feel so much better, and they could probably do something to help you. hey if you need to talk whenever your depressed, feel free to email me. i'll be there for ya, and i promise i'll try to help.