how do i stop cutting?

Answer 1

Talk to a psychologist. Before you can stop cutting, you need to understand why you cut. And it isn't as easy as it seems, i.e. "I cut to feel real, to feel the pain, etc." It's more to that, and it's often things that you cannot see yourself. That's why you need a psychologist, because a psychologist will see things from an objective perspective. Then and only then will you be able to realize what is wrong that's making you cut so that you can fix that in your life and overcome the cutting.

Please seek help.

Answer 2

Pay attention to what it is that brings on the desire to cut such as your mom yelling at you or someone at school saying something to you. When you recognize what gets you to the point that you want to cut you can be prepared to fight off the urge when it does come up.
Find another way to relax. If you get the urge to cut go for a walk, call a friend, or take a bath. Try pinching yourself instead. That might sound stupid but it is a step up and might help you short term. You will get the same release without scarring yourself. And go see a counsilor, that's the best thing you can do.

Answer 3

there are some terrible answers here. here is my take on it. those who self-harm do so because something is hurting them emotionally. you may or may not already not know what that thing(s) is. if not then you should talk to a counselor or somebody that you have complete confidence in. discover your pain and talk about. Then you need to throw away your blades. all of the things you use and then make sure you don't go and get more. it is going to be tough depending on how long you have been doing this. next you need to find a healthy way to cope that doesn't harm you. my favorites are music and exercise- rock out to your favorite music or write your own- exercise- go for a jog in the morning or do some sort of sport. this is good for your body. other great substitutions are art of any type, writing poems or short stories (or long ones if you want) Now. You are going to have urges for sure. to deal with these urges to cut you can do several things. this is a compilation of all the suggestions i've heard. You can write on yourself, rub ice cubes on the area you want to cut, write down what is bothering you on a slip of paper and burn it or rip it to shreds, chop fruit violently (be careful though). That last one can be quite fun and messy. The last thing that you have to secure is desire. If you do not WANT to stop then you WON'T. what ever your motive is make sure it is strong and that it keeps you going. Faith in God is great or you could even do it for a friend. I recently quit for a very dear friend. Make a promise to someone and make sure you keep it. You can beat this you just have to believe in yourself and, as corny as this sounds, you CAN do ANYTHING. I know sometimes it is hard to find people that you can talk to. they will either judge you for it or panic and get you sent to a mental hospital. if you want to talk to somebody who will listen to anything you have to say, you can email me. i will help in any way that i can. Good Luck.

Answer 4

You should find a counselor or someone to talk to about it. That was the most helpful thing for me was having someone I knew I could count on and who could help me. You need to figure out why you cut. What is the underlying reason. Figure out what triggers you as well and with that information you can start dealing with things and substituting other coping methods for the cutting.

Answer 5

Go seek help from a Mental health professional. You took the first step - by asking - how do I stop cutting... your doing good. Now, Monday - tell someone in your household if you are underage, or if your of age, call and get an appointment to talk with someone. You will be okay.

Answer 6

I Think We Are The Doomed Is Right.You Need Somone You Can Talk To Someone You Trust Or Even Love. It Will Be Hard I've Been There,But You Can Cope And Be Happy..Best Of Luck...xo....

Answer 7

My friends who have cut told me they were trying to focus on a pain other than what caused their original pain in the first place. Eventually, that only led to more cuttting.

You need to find someone outside your normal circle of people (family, friends, coworkers, etc), someone you probably don't see on a regular basis, and talk to them. A lot of churches offer free counselling, and I'll bet you can find quite a few that won't try to push you into a religion or going to church if you're not into that already.

If cutting is a distraction for you from another, deeper pain, you need to find a way you feel safe to expose the cause of that deep pain and begin to deal with it. Asking how to stop is the first step... kudos to you. Don't stop here... find your way of exposing it by telling someone and then deal with what it brings out. The scars from your cuts will only be life long reminders of that pain you were trying so desperately to ignore. I hope you find your way.

Answer 8

You need to go to your doctor and ask for help, theres a lot available but you have to ask for it.

In the meantime when you feel yourself wanting to try and remember that the reason youre unhappy is because you did cut yourself the last time not because you havent done it the next time.

Answer 9

call 1800 dont cut and contact me [e-mail]. i have tried to help others as a friend to stop cutting.

Answer 10

if you do it to release
emotional pain ,
then you can write down your
emotions on paper then burn it later .

or you can wear a rubber band around
your wrist and when ever you think you
are about ot do it , pull it away from you
then let go .
thats what i did .