im a 13 year old girl and i have started cutting myself in march but not very dep and only for attention now i cut when im upset i want to commit suicide but i am not suicidal cause i would feel bad leaving my family and friends and dog i am going to the docter on saturday for a physical for school and i am wondering if i should talk to my docter about this but i am not sure if it is a real problem or if i should just get over it and other people cut too my parents found out i cut myself they said it was just a phase but if they see cuts again they will put me in the mental hospital my life is good though so i dont understand why im like this i guess its just for attention so basically im asking if you guys think i have a problem worth dealong with
2007-08-30 14:09:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Clearly you are a bright 13 year old because you have basically answered your own question. YES, YOU SHOULD TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. If you didn't already have an appointment so close I'd say call for an appointment in the morning.
If you can (and haven't already), you should also make your parents aware that your cutting yourself. If not them, perhaps a trusted teacher or school counsellor. This is NOT something that is going to go away by itself.
Bright blessings to you.
2007-08-30 14:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by PixieMS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need therapy. Cutting does not exactlymean you are suicidal. But you do need to talk to someone. Definately. It is pretty common in one form or another. Personally, I dig my nails into my palms really hard. It makes me feel better and distracts me from emotional pain. You do not need to be in a mental hospital. You are not crazy. You just need a little support from someone who understands. Try to find a therapist who used to cut. People who don't understand completely won't help you at all. All you're going to get is people who just want you to stop so they don't have to deal with you anymore. That's crap. Cutting can be dangerous. You can get all sorts of infections.
You'll be okay. Just make sure to ask for a therapist who specializes in young teens.
2007-08-30 21:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by Yup Yup Yuppers 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend that started cutting in the 7th grade. I am now 29 and just found out, she committed suicide... Go get help! It goes way beyond attention..
2007-08-30 21:15:39 · answer #3 · answered by ~Kim~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need to see someone about this! If you are thinking about suicide, then you really need to see someone soon. This is not normal for you to do, something else is going on to make you feel bad enough to cut yourself for attention or another deeper reason that you don't know of. Good luck, and please talk to someone about this b/c you are too young to have to go through your teenage life cutting.
2007-08-30 21:18:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes please! I started seeing a therapist when i was 12 (im 13 too) because of a sucidal note i gave my parents. I was diagnosed with clinical depression and now am on meds. It works alot, but you gotta tell a doctor or someone you can trust to get better. hope it all works out! email me if u want! :]
2007-08-30 21:18:27 · answer #5 · answered by Corey <3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely see a therapist. Go to your family doctor and tell him this same story and ask him to recommend a therapist to you.
Get going! You are only 13 and need help now.
2007-08-30 21:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by Wrong number 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not just a phase, and yes you need therapy. Cutting only progresses once you start, without help, you continue until you do cut deep enough to die. Tell your folks you need therapy.
2007-08-30 21:15:49 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should see a therapist, this is serious. It will lead to worse. Talk to your doctor and ask to be referred to a therapist. Good luck to you.
2007-08-30 21:19:10 · answer #8 · answered by kiki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋