Cutting, addiction, what should I do?!


Question: Cutting, addiction, what should I do.?
I am not suicidal, but I love to cut, it feels so good, amnd right, it takes the emotional pain away. I dont want to stop because I am addicted to it, but i want to stop on the other hand because it is bad, and I will have scars. Should I tell.? Any advice for me.? Help. I am 13Health Question & Answer


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I was pretty heavily addicted to self-mutilation (cutting, hitting, etc.) for about three years when I was your age. It's really hard to talk to people about it because they automatically assume that you are having thoughts about suicide. People self-harm for many different reasons, for me, it was a way to deal with stress. From your question it sounds like you may be doing it to help with emotional problems.

The most important thing to realize is that self-harming is only a temporary solution. For me, I would get really stressed about things in my life, cut myself, and then feel better for a few hours, but then things would start creeping back and I would be feeling stressed all over again. Once you realize that cutting doesn't solve your problems, you have to start thinking of other ways to deal with what is bothering you. Have you thought about writing in a journal.? Doing artwork.? Try to find something that you really enjoy that can help you express yourself in a less harmful way.

I know it's really hard, and you feel like nobody understands what you are going through because nobody else is cutting (at least that you know of). If you feel comfortable telling someone, maybe you should. It would be better to open up to someone you trust then having them find out by themselves. If you don't want to talk to anyone you know, there are confidential helplines to help people your age with their problems. The people who work there are usually very understanding and can help a lot, and it is a good alternative if you don't feel ready to tell anyone you know. If you live in the US, a good one is Covenant House Nineline (1-800-999-9999) or a good one in Canada is Kid's Help Phone (1-800-668-6868).

Anyways, I hope my advice helped, and I hope you can figure this out!

(and just a side note, if you do continue cutting, make sure you use clean equipment and disinfectant, cutting is a very easy way to get infections, so look after yourself!)Health Question & Answer

Honestly, you don't seem like an extreme cutter to me. And i say extreme because I started cutting at 13 and anyone who's a cutter doesn't LOVE it. Yes, it's very addicting, but who loves to see the scars.? I have had over 150 stitches on my arms and EVERYONE and ANYONE stares at my arms these days. I don't cut anymore after 6 years of cutting and extreme counseling. You need help. Yes it feels good, yes it relieves stress/pressure etc. But one wrong cut in the wrong place could and will kill you. Your only 13..seek help while you can..you don't want those ugly scars on your body.Health Question & Answer

I have the same problem. i stopped for a few years after i got help but recently started up again. and i can't stop. i'm not gonna try to get help because everything got worse again once i stopped, and i know i'm not gonna try to kill myself... even though i'll get tons of thumbs down for saying that. if you really want to stop, get help. a counselor will help you and you'll be able to stop. Health Question & Answer

i dont want to be mean or anything but..

stop cutting.
get a life.
get a bf
get laid.
play games.
talk.
read a book.
study.
ride a bike.
listen some music.
flirt with boys.
flirt with girls if you like that lol.
take a walk.
play with your pet (if you have any)
read the news paper.
go to the mall.
shop
do some online shopping if your lazy.
draw pictures.
color pictures.
do some picture editing.
eat (i hear it helps)
play with your siblings.
go out with friends.
watch a movie.
rent a movie.
go buy toys.
play with toys.
buy new video games.
rent video games.
play xbox.
play wii.
play ps3.
play ps2.
play ps.
play xbox 360.
play gamecube.
play ds.
play gba
play gb
go to www.miniclip.com play games.
play online games like www.runescape.com
go to www.youtube.com and watch some vids.

yeah you get my point i can go on and on. do something and try to forget about cutting.Health Question & Answer

I am glad that you are aware that its a bad addiction. Please tell someone right away it is not an ok way to take away emotional pain..... You are 13 and probably way to good for this abuse to yourself and your body. Health Question & Answer

get help. talk to someone as soon as possible.at school ar some where talk to someone. good luck
emme please get help to !!!Health Question & Answer

i used to cut. i still hav scars from b4 the summer. tell a really close friend and theyll helpHealth Question & Answer

omg stopp there is no excuse find a new hbbie to get ur anger away and plus if the rumor ever got out tha u were em o ur life would be TOTALLY AND COMPETELY OVER!! STOP !! HURRY DO IT NOW!!Health Question & Answer

i agree with Basoolii :)Health Question & Answer

I agree with Basoolii!!!!!!!! I am not able to rate yet, I am too new.Health Question & Answer



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