Tell Mom...?

Question

Ok...So I've been cutting myself. Yes....I know its bad.

I htought I had stopped but I found myself reallly wanting the feel of the blade.

Am I addicted???

Also, I want to tell my mom and maybe get a real counsiler. But I'm scared....what will happen???
HELP!!!

Answer 1

I'm sorry you're not feeling well, but it's not your fault. You're trying to self-medicate yourself by raising your endorphins.
http://www.recoverfromdepression.com/betaendorphins.htm
I think you should tell your mom, but even if you want to think about it for a day or two, look at that website and try to avoid the unhealthy BE raisers and do some positive ones- you'll feel better.

Answer 2

There's no telling what your mom will do. But just know, whether she talks to you openly or whether she freaks out and makes a huge scene, she loves you and either way its out of love.
if she's open be very thankful your getting help but if she freaks, just know that she will come around and get you the help she just feels as if she's failed as a parent, but things will only get better fromt elling things an't get any worse.

I used to be a cutter and in fact it was just a fwe days ago i decided it was to much i HAD to stop. so i took the blade and threw it straight in the trash.

you'll feel so much better.
and cutting is an addiction, an emotional one just like eating disorders or other forms of self harm.
you get addicted to the way of taking the emotinal pain away. you just have to find a way and learn to control your stress and manage it in healthful ways, which is really helpful with a good friend or your parents.

good luck, hun
i wish you all the best [:

Answer 3

With most people, the reason they self harm is because the physical pain they experience is a better alternative to the emotional pain they are going through. So it makes sense to address that issue: what is causing that emotional pain, and what can be done about it. If your mother reacts in a rational manner, she will want you to see a doctor, who may prescribe medication and refer you for counselling to someone specialising in the treatment of people with such problems. Medication can take a while to be effective, so go to: http://www.relax7.com/7.php and see the 2 techniques in the last 6 blogs of Shan Eris at www.myspace.com and practice at least one for a minimum of 20 minutes, daily: they can be an invaluable aid when adverse life events occur. Join myspace (free) and click on "groups", near the top of the webpage and select "other" and then enter: "self harm" and "cutting", seperately, and choose a group, maybe changing later, possibly exchanging phone numbers or email addresses. Also see: http://www.help-for.com/menu2.htm and http://www.nlm.nih.gov and enter those terms alphabetically under "S" for "self harm", etc.(also in the bar on the myspace homepage and here at the Yahoo homepage, Google and Wikipedia websites, and the WebFerret search engine, or your own.

Answer 4

It's not about being addicted. Cutting even 1 time is a bad thing. No YOU are NOT a bad person, it means you are sick and you need help. People who cut just don't do it once and stop. Things have to be pretty bad in your mind for you to start cutting.

Yes, PLEASE tell your mom. Nothing bad is going to happen. She will but upset and because her daughter is in so much pain. She'll help you. Get a counselor.

Answer 5

Tell your mom! If you are not comfortable telling mom, tell someone you are comfortable with (school, church?) If you tell, nothing bad will happen. You will get help with a counselor or psychologist so that you can stop. Yes, it is addictive, and dangerous as well. Don't be scared! You took the biggest step by admitting it to yourself! Smile! God loves you!

Answer 6

Run don't walk and tell your mom. As a mom myself, I would want to help my daughter. You are in so much emotional pain about something....You are trying to cover the pain by hurting and cuttin yourself. This is not an addiction but , an unhealthy way of coping with your problems.

Answer 7

I use to cut myself too when i was 14, at times you will feel like you are addicted, throw away your blade and your kit ( i know you have one, the kit is all the different types of blades and things you use to cut yourself). when i did it i didn't tell my mom because i didn't want her to be disapointed in me, it was hard to stop but i did it. I DO think you should tell your mom you will feel better about yourself and she can help you, your mom loves you and she probably wants you to be fine.

Answer 8

Ahh, I was a cutter. A rapid one. Tell her. Trust me, in a few years those scars will still be there and you'll be thinking "Damn. Wish I hadn't done that." I still have scars all over my ankle that I'm embarassed to show now. THANK GOD the scars all over my arms healed over. I say tell her, but as to the counsler, I don't know. I didn't get one and I just kind of stopped on my own. It's a BAD addiction.. I know man.

Answer 9

hey, i know you've been going through a tough time.. but GUESS WHAT? you've already made a big accomplishment. You KNOW you have a problem and you are willing to fix it! Great job! But listen to me... you can't handle this alone. your mom loves you unconditionally and will get you whatever treatment you need. I know your scared... but trust me... it'll be a lot more easier with a moms shoulder to cry on! plus this is a very big burden to bear.. its so much better it you have someone to help carry it!! You r mom will be upset.. no doubt about it.. but you need to tell... get the help you need! good luck : ) let me no how you are doing!

Answer 10

You have no reason to be scared to tell your mom. What will happen is you will get the help you need and be able to deal with the pain in another way. Please tell your mom, your favorite teacher, a doctor, someone. Get the help you need so you can begin living your life happily, and not in the pain you are feeling. Your mom loves you and will help you through this. Please take this seriously.