One of my best friends claims she is emo. She has had family problems before, and from her side of the story, it sounds like her mom is pretty mean to her. Her mom doesn't hit my friend or anything, its more like she is hurting her emotionaly. She has started cutting herself but stopped because my friends and I talked her out of it. Lately her mother has been mean to her again and she said she had the urge to cut herself again. She refuses to talk to any counselor or phsyciatrist and im starting to get worried. I dont want my best friend to cut herself bad or anything worse. She says cutting is addicting. Is it? How do you think my friend can get help if she refuses to talk to anyone?
2007-01-24 09:18:09 · 10 answers · asked by Jess 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Your friend really needs help. They say the cutting distracts her from what is really bothering her. It is extremely dangerous. She could accidentally or even on purpose cut an artery and bleed to death. No to mention the possibility of infection. She is a candidate for suicide at this rate. She needs help and so does her mom. Mental cruelty is just as bad as physical abuse. You really need to talk your friend into talking to someone. Let her know it isn't okay for the way her mother talks to her. Also let her know that you truly care about what happens to her. As for her being Emo....she is just hurting inside and out. Try to get her to get help.
2007-01-24 09:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by DONNA M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EMO is a trend that is going around the world like wildfire. Tell her to see a therapist and see her doctor for anti-depressants. This cutting because you're an 'emo' is ridiculous and a stupid fad that teenagers get into. Tell her to listen to some real music, stop being like everyone else who is 'emo' to fit in. Sort her problems out with her Mum like a mature person through communication. Cutting can be addictive and too many REAL self harmers are ignored because of this stupid trend of 'emoness'.
2007-01-24 09:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes cutting is addictive. I am addicted to it. And yes it is very hard to stop. So help your friend out and don't put too much pressure on her about it. Try and help her while she is feeling down by talking to her about something funny or happy and it might change her mood. Just be sure to tell her how you feel about it and not tell her that she HAS to stop. Or she may do it more. Email me if u have any ?s.
2007-01-24 13:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Sexy Lexy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I think they you should tell your health teacher, or at least another responsible adult. Your friend may just be saying that she is doing these things for attention, but if you choose not to believe her, you may be risking her safety. If it does turn out that your friend really was only claiming this for attention, bringing an adult in to the situation may teach her that it is never okay to lie about something as serious as cutting.
2016-03-29 00:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes cutting can be addictive but if you try talking to a teacher or someone about it you can get her help before this goes too far.
2007-01-24 09:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
cutting is very addicting!!! and its hard 2 stop, well u could show her pictures and tell her stories about ppl cutting bc some of them r really gross and maybe she will stop! good luck
2007-01-24 09:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
slap her in the face and tell her there is no such thing as emo. This is because "emo" is BS, and anyone claiming it needs to be slapped in the face.
oh and have her check out this video
http://www.break.com/index/emokid.html
2007-01-24 09:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
u seem to be a good friend.
2007-01-24 09:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she shouldnt turn whats happening into a style
2007-01-24 09:23:41 · answer #9 · answered by Chelle 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
hahahahaha
2007-01-24 09:23:41 · answer #10 · answered by iron chef bryan 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋