how do i stop?

Question

i started carving something in my arm like 2 weeks ago and have redone it over top of the first one and i like the way it feels.....i know i need to stop but i dont know how...how do i stop?

Answer 1

hi.. my name is brittany.. i like to help people.. so maybe i can help you! people cutting comes from many reasons. it may be caused from family issuses. boyfriend trouble, friends, or maybe because you like attention. dont take that last one as if i was aiming that one at you because im not. all i am saying is people do it for many reasons. bottom line, everyone does it for a reason. so, the first thing i say you should do is figure out why you do it. after that, you do have to realize that this is going to be hard. there is not really a reason to go to the doctor or tell everyone. it is your choice to tell your close friends or family. cutting is like an addiction to some people. although you are anyone else shouldnt do it, they still do. but just think with me a minute here. why be one of those people? why not just stand out from all the other cutters in the world and make a difference. after you overcome this task, you will be able to achieve things you never could before because you never had the confidence. when you get the feeling that you have to cut, do something else. it really depends on what kind of person you are to relive stress. it if makes you feel better by not telling anyone anything, just try to go for a walk, or step outside. if that doesnt work, then write. either poetry, stories, or just in a journal. just because you may not be successful the first time, dont give up. if there is no one else in this world that does not believe in you, i do. so when you feel like you have ruined everything or just feeling terrible, just think of me. another way you can stop cutting is to tell someone about it. although it isnt neccessary, you can go to a doctor and he will help you. one of my good friends called me a few years ago and told me she cut. in about 1 month, with the help of me and her close friends, she stopped. so dont think that you are alone or that no one cares for you because i do. i have aol or you can email me. if you would like to talk more to me or if you have anymore questions, please, email me. i hope i answered your question.

Answer 2

Bandage the arm and don't let yourself take it off until you are fully healed. Do you really want to be marked with scar welting? Does the feeling that you get really merit permanent disfigurement to your body? Think about it. Keep it covered and realize what you are doing and why you are doing it. Seek counselling if you need to, honey.

Answer 3

Mental health.Make an appointment & you will feel releif.This is more common than people think & help is waiting for you.They will help you get to the root of your problem.Its 1 phone call away & confidential.Call your local hospital & they can set it up for you.If you have no insurance,,they will help you with that also or will Department of Social Services.

Answer 4

I suggest you seek mental health, in any form. Talk to a close friend or family member. Chances are, someone will help you. So just ask! Or you can just call 911

Answer 5

Tell your parents right now. If your parents aren't available, tell a teacher, school counselor, best friend's mom - some caring adult. Do it right away, because as you can see from your own experience, this quickly becomes addictive. Addictions thrive in secrecy - tell tell tell.

Answer 6

It's mental and a bad nervous habit. I scratch my legs til they bleed, then I scratch the scabs, then I scratch me legs til they bleed ----
I don't believe I'm nuts and neither are you, but medical attention does help, try it please for your own sake because from your arm it will lead to other parts of your body. Ask me how I know.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

cut your arm off

Answer 9

tell your parents i am sure they will knock some sense into you...