cutting websights???

Question

OK. I cut, but i am not asking for my self because i have stopped. My friend is cutting herself so i was wondering if there are any websights that can scare her out of it

Answer 1

I've been to a few of these websites, and some of them might make her feel uncomfortable for awhile, but if she's anything like me it's not going to get her to stop cutting.

www.psyke.org
is most notable for its picture collection, some of them pictures of very severe injury, and while the pictures instigated a sense of caution in me, they in no way helped me to stop. Sometimes they've even done the opposite, triggering me.

But, I really don't discourage people from knowing things in general, and perhaps there could be some benefit to her visiting these sites and seeing she's not alone. I would always recommend the short stories and personal stories, or poetry, as opposed to pictures. While the stories have a tendency to simply give me a feeling of belonging, and hope...I really do feel the pictures are a glorification of self-injury. But, that's simply my opinion...there are a lot of different reasons why someone might post a picture of themselves.

A few more good ones I've come across:

http://galleryofpain.self-injury.net/

http://anthology.self-injury.net

These last two provide what I thought to be some very helpful tips on resisting/overcoming self-injury. I've incorporated a few into my life, most of them working very well. The problem being I just began trying to stop and it's a slow process for me.

http://www.dbtselfhelp.com/html/distress_tolerance_handouts.html

http://community.livejournal.com/anyotherworld/1561806.html#cutid1



I hope this helps some. But try to keep in mind, scaring her with websites probably isn't going to just make her stop. Honestly, YOU can't make her stop. She has to. My best friend cuts as well as I, and I have been very concerned about her recently. But there's not a whole lot I can do other than encourage her to get help, and be there to talk when she needs it.

Answer 2

You sound like a very good friend! So many people don't want to involve themselves in the problems of others, not even their friends.
There are 2 very good articles about cutting that I know of:

How Can I Stop Hurting Myself?
- The Value of Confiding
- The Importance of Prayer
> Helping A Self-Injuror
- When Additional Assistance Is Needed
- Two Things to Think About
http://watchtower.org/e/200602a/article_01.htm

Why Do I Hurt Myself?
- Why Do I Hurt Myself?
- A Diverse Profile
- “A Mechanism to Cope With Stress”
- “Critical Times”
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200601a/article_01.htm

Maybe your friend would allow you to read them with her?

This one has some very helpful tips, too!:

When Someone You Love Has [Problems]
- Recognize symptoms.
- Become informed.
- Pursure treatment.
- Encourage the sufferer to seek help.
- Avoid placing blame.
- Have realistic expectations.
- Stay Connected.
- Promote good health practices.
- Take care of yourself.
- Some Warning Signs of Mental Disorders.
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2004/9/8/article_01.htm

"If someone you love has a mental disorder, remember that a listening ear, a helping hand, and an open mind can help that one to survive--and even to thrive."

Answer 3

Well you really shouldnt try to scare a friend out of it because if they get depressed enough, theyll remember those sites that told the most dangerous areas to cut and she'll cut those and kill herself. Trust me, I know people like this. If she's really your friend you need to ask her if she wants to talk about anything and that you're there for her. Just make her feel safe in knowing that you're always there for her and she'll feel bad if she almost kills herself because she'll think she'd be letting you down and thats what stops most.

Answer 4

Most of those web sites are for cutters and glorify it. They give instructions on how to.. and how to do first aid. Most of the time when a cutter looks at a cutting site it can cause them to cut. Kinda like putting chocolate on the table and telling a kid they can't do it. She needs professional help. Thats the only way.

Answer 5

the best way to go about this is not to scare your friend with webfacts or gruesome photos or tragic stories. try talking with her, and explaining to her why she shouldnt cut and how you are living proof of the fact that you can live without needing to cut.

also the more sites she sees on self injury will most likley make matters worse. i only "scratched" untill i found out that i could buy razor blades at a drugstore. all becuase of a site. please dont try to scare her, try to disscus the matter with her or advise her to ask for outside help

Answer 6

If she is cutting herself already, I doubt a few pics of other people doing it are going to "scare her out of it". Instead she needs someone to suggest other things to do when she is upset, and she needs to stick with them. She also needs to realize for herself that what she is doing is unhealthy behavior and can be dangerous (not to mention permanent deformities)!

Answer 7

Here's a hotline number:

1-800-DON'T CUT

Answer 8

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Answer 9

www.psyke.org/faqs/cutting as heaps of people have said. It is very graphic, But be warned this may not scare her, but only entice her to do it more...

Answer 10

www.psyke.org/faqs/cutting