how do i stop cutting?

Question

I recently got into a bad cutting habit and really want to stop. How should I go about doing this?

I don't want to go to a therapist or anything though.

Answer 1

you need to make a concious choice to stop, many people have cut as a cry for help or as a physical manifestation to their pain, however it will get you absolutly no where, find yourself and good friend or preferably your parents, who will listen and be supportive, and talk to them about whats going on, you need another avenue to vent your pain, you can pick up on an art or physical activitiy will also help.

Answer 2

Hi :)

You must be experiencing a lot of pain to do something like that to yourself. You must be experiencing feelings of anger, lack of control, depression. I was mistreated in my home and sarted banging my head in the wall and became suicidal.
Life can be very painful sometimes and the pain can hurt so deeply but I want you to know that I was there also, I was hurting so bad I tried to commit suicide 2 times and now I am much more happy and stable, I am not taking antidepressants or anxiety medication I am in charge of my own life now.
Hang in there, dont escape from the pain, accept the pain and ask for help.
Why you dont want to see a therapist, was it a bad experience?
I had to go through several therapist until I found the right one. Some therapists should not be helping people as they are ignorant.
I recommed you to search for a therapist that also went through a lot of pain in life and has find happiness and now is helping other people and teaching valuable life skills. The best help comes from people who have gone trough similar situations and now feel peaceful and in control of their lives.

I wish you the best, you are a very valuable person, it is worth the time you take to take care of yourself.

Answer 3

You don't have to go to a therapist, just find someone you trust to talk to. Help them help you monitor your cutting. Try to write your feelings instead of cutting them! I went through a cutting stage when I was younger. There are many ways to stop, you just have to find someone you really trust to help you! Also, think about what your actually doing. You are increasing your risk of getting sick in many ways. Open wounds are one of the easiest ways to contract things! Just be careful. Maybe start an anonymous blog, and post all your feelings, successes and failures through your journey to quit cutting. There are also some groups on the web that can give you information to help.

Answer 4

You have to go to a therapist. It's not the sort of thing you can just fix on your own - it's a serious addiction. Talk to a therapist, it will be ok, I assure you. Get professional help before you scar yourself beyond recognition or, god forbid, slit your wrists and die.

Answer 5

The reason why you are cutting yourself is because you are numb in your emotions and through cutting it is the only way you can feel something.

Listen up and listen good. Jesus Christ died so that you wouldn't have to have this numbness. Jesus wants to fill you with joy and peace and love and hope. But you must respond to Him. He loves you so much that He came to earth to save you from your sins. We all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. When we lie, cheat, steal, lust, covet, hate, etc., we sin against God. God is so good that even though you try to destroy the body which He made, He can forgive you. Because Jesus paid the penalty for your sins, which is a life long separation from God you can be forgiven because of God's love for you. Jesus the
son was with the Father from forever (before the world began). How much do you think the Father loves his son? But God's love for his creation is so great that He was willing to offer his perfect son as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. What greater love is there than that? God didn't have to do this but He did do this because of His love for us.

Answer 6

Hide the knives?
Seriously you need to tell someone you're ill. You have underlying issues which need to be sorted out. That problem won't go away until you feel better about whatever is really bothering you. Deal with it now, don't let it get out of hand or else you'll be dealing with the scars for the rest of your life.

Answer 7

how old are you? why are you doing this. Do you know why. Think about that when you do it again. u dont want to go to a therapist but think about what your'e doing to yourself. How many times do i do this a day. How many times do i do it a week or did u stop. think about this.If you need more edvice email back at [e-mail] ok.

Answer 8

First off, ask yourself why you are doing it in the first place. What caused you to start? Then reason out the situation. Like if someone was putting you down. Just remember that they are realy just putting themselves down. Try joining a group. Like art or choir, something where you can have fun and make friends who like you for who you are and will support your discesions. I know my friends have helped with my drinking problem. I couldn't have stopped with out them. I'm wishing you luck and hope that life will throw you a break like it did me.

Answer 9

I think you should ask yourself, What causes me to do this. When do you do it, Is it when you are upset? I think you should talk to the person that is making you so upset. I used to burn myself with erasers. It was not pretty. I had to get in touch with my innerself and go to the root of the problem. You need to work on your self-esteem. You are a wonderful person and things will get better. They did for me.

Answer 10

Throw out the razorblade, and listen to less emo groups. (I'm serious, miserable music causes misery.) Fall Out Boy is a good alternative to AAR for example. Cheer up, emo kid.