i'm scared to get help for cutting and depression?

Question

im scared if i tell anyone they'll just be like "Oh you just want attention" or "your just emo" which niether is true

and do they lock people up for depression and cutting? i don't want to be!

i can trust anyone but i need to talk to someone is it ok to tell a teacher?

or do you have any ideas to hint it to family and other people so i don't have to tell them directly?

Answer 1

youll probably just have to talk to a therapist about the things that cause you to want to hurt yourself. they wont lock you up unless youre a real threat to yourself--as in suicidal. many people that cut or hurt themselves are not suicidal, they just want an escape from their feelings.

dont worry about being labeled as "emo" it wont be an issue if your problems are real. sometimes people who cut are doing it as a cry for attention--for someone to notice the pain they are feeling by externalizing it.

you will be learn how to deal with your feelings in a more positive way.

by asking this question, youre already taking a step forward in seeking help. the next step is talking to someone you feel comfortable confiding in--a favorite teacher, school counselor or a family member. they will get you the help you need.

dont be scared, youre going to get through this. just talk to someone...

Answer 2

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Answer 3

No, don't worry about being locked up for it.
They don't go to that extent unless you're that bad-off or are in immediate danger to yourself or others. Some places can be trigger-happy but not all of them are.

Talk to someone you trust, whether it be a teacher, councilor or a really good friend that won't blow-off what you tell them.
Writing also helps for a lot of people - keeping a journal for when you're feeling particularly down might be a great way to vent frustration without going to cut yourself. You're doing it for a real reason, not just because it's a fad. That makes it a little less of a taboo, I'm sure, but not entirely (and that's being completely honest - might as well give you something you know isn't trying to BS you...) but it's not completely hopeless for you.

Ask your family what advice you could give your friend (and give a fake name so it seems a little bit more realistic, whatever you tell them) and make sure to mention how worried you are for "her." Tell them that going to get professional help isn't necessarily a part of what she's able to do, just in case you can't afford it or don't want to go that far.

If you're hurting yourself every day or thinking about suicide or death all the time (in a more active way, as in contemplating doing it at all) then I really suggest that you look for somebody that can really help you, as in a professional therapist.

Good luck and I hope you find a way that helps you!

Answer 4

Teachers are great to talk to, but you should know that they are required to report to the counselors if you tell them you cut currently or want to hurt someone. As for your family, it's impossible to hint at it, because if they don't want to see it, they won't. As for the negative responses, those tend to come from peers, so I wouldn't even tell your friends. Just a teacher or two, or your mom once you get your nerves up. Perhaps you could tell a teacher and see if she'll talk to your mom with you. I don't know the situation with your family so I can't be sure on whether that would work or not. You know your parents, so you be the judge. And no, they don't lock up people for depression and cutting. That's a myth. They only hospitilize you if you request it, or if your cutting is so out of control you almost die. Good luck, sweetheart.

Answer 5

It's important that you talk with someone you trust so that you can get the help you need to beat these problems. Yes, tell a teacher or your school counselor or a clergyperson (if you're into religion). Eventually, you're going to have to come out to your family about this. Your family can be of great help and support. In the meantime, do what you can not to cut yourself. Divert your attention away from what's leading you to cut yourself. Do something different, more interesting, something that will make you feel good about yourself. Remember that you do have worth.

Answer 6

I think itd just be best to tell your family. Get them to sit down and explain about your depression and cutting. Its normal for parents to be emotional when you tell them, but its only because they care. You should do this as soon as possible, before your cutting turns into something worse. Also, they dont lock you up for cutting or depression, they just keep a close eye on you. When you get help, they will NOT say you just want attention, etc. They will help you since they ARE there to help, not to make fun of someone in a bad condition. I wish you best of luck. <33

Answer 7

I suffer from depression and i used to cut but it was after i was diagnosed so they knew i didn't want attention. They won't lock you up for it but they will ask you why and you should have an answer. I know exactly why i did it and now i can stop myself which is very helpful. Make sure you tell someone who will really understand! I told a friend and she stopped talking to me, I told my other friend and she helped me and i can always call her when i feel depressed. I don't know if a teacher is the right person to tell maybe a guidance counselor if you have one at your school. Parents don't usually understand so i really don't recommend telling them. It's also good to talk to someone who is going through or went through the same thing. I really hope this helps you!

Answer 8

Lock people up? You mean an asylum? Not necessarily. You need to be evaluated before you even get into there.

Tell a school conselour. But know that they have to, by law, tell your parents that you are hurting yourself by cutting. It'd be better, though, for you to be with the conselour while s/he explains it to your parents. I've had it happen in middle school, and it's not as bad as you think. Your parents will be way more supportive than angry.

It's okay to want help, and that's the first step to achieving your goal. Be proud of yourself, and go seek that help.

Answer 9

Cutting is a worldwide problem. It's somewhat like a civil war. But cutters don't take prisoners. It's done so you can damage a loved one who has really got you steamed. The trick is to realize that the loved one is never going to be worth the trouble regardless of how deep you cut. But if it's done because of a reaction to other dependencies, it's not going to stop. buy a bicycle, ride it one hundred miles, it will deliver all the pain in the world, and nobody will notice. It your not going to stop, buy decent paring knives, or get the newest exacto knife catalogue. Be nice. no stitches, attracts the authorities. No free pain in the hospitals.

Answer 10

You should NOT trust anyone because you do not know what they will do with the information. On the Internet information can get twisted and make you appear worse.

Talk to a psychologist.

Use yahoo search or google Max Rafael Waller. My son wanted to die after his wife left him and when he was wrongfully terminated from Sam's Club 6625.

Please take care of yourself