(No jugements please) - High school cutter?!
Question: (No jugements please) - High school cutter.?
Okay,
First and formal I don't cut now I wasn't really a cutter back in high school but I only have cut once and I promised myself I would never cut myself again (Nothing against cutters). But now I regret it and I can't get it off my mind what can I do to help me not think about it anymore.
I know I am a very strong person but why do I feel so weak.?
I maybe the right promise to myself no scars are left but I still regret it so much (I know I can't change back time).
Any suggestions I would be most thankful. Health Question & Answer
First and formal I don't cut now I wasn't really a cutter back in high school but I only have cut once and I promised myself I would never cut myself again (Nothing against cutters). But now I regret it and I can't get it off my mind what can I do to help me not think about it anymore.
I know I am a very strong person but why do I feel so weak.?
I maybe the right promise to myself no scars are left but I still regret it so much (I know I can't change back time).
Any suggestions I would be most thankful. Health Question & Answer
Answers:
I do not think you should feel guilty about doing it once. So you tried it once and decided it wasn't for you. That is not a bad thing. We all commit mistakes.We all try something and then decide we don't like it. It is part of us as human beings. You should feel no guilt over something you did in high school once. I think you should focus on the fact you never did it again and remind yourself of that! Do not feel weak, promising to never cut again and keeping that promise shows how strong of a person you really are! Health Question & Answer
Part of being strong is also forgiving yourself and moving on. You say you can't forgive yourself and feel weak. Well, someone that cuts has issues. You did it and then were strong enough to fight it and know it was not healthy despite whatever issues caused you to do it. That doesn't sound like a weak person to me. Just be sure that you have resolved the issues, then be proud you are strong and on the right track. Give yourself some credit as it could have turned out much differently but you didn't take that path. That took strength and wisdom. Remember that and stay on the right path.Health Question & Answer
I am very proud of you for holding on to your promise to not cut any more. But I do think you could benefit from some counseling. Check out your area for free or low cost counseling. You do need to talk with someone about this.
also, is there a school counselor you could talk to .? Maybe they could help to send you to the right counseling agency.Health Question & Answer
also, is there a school counselor you could talk to .? Maybe they could help to send you to the right counseling agency.Health Question & Answer
hmmm this is a toughy. but theres no magical wand or food you make that will make you feel better. i this is something you have to do on your own. and realize that when you look at those scars you aren't that person anymore. and you can look yourself in the mirror know that your stronger than that now. i dont know if what im telling you is right but all i can say is, to acknowledge that that is who you are anymore. you were in a dark place and now you are so much better and stronger then that. find peace in yourself and somewhere. try reading or listening to music that will help you. Health Question & Answer
Like you already said, you cannot change the past. Everybody makes mistakes. After all, we're human. Learn to accept the mistakes you have made in the past. And learn from them so that it serves as a experience for the future so that the same thing does not happen again.Health Question & Answer
I'm going to keep it simple for you. You are very clever to see your way out and for all the right reasons. I don't know you but am proud of you sister. Keep the faith and be the woman you dream to be. I'll say a silent prayer for you.Health Question & Answer
maybe something subconsciously is troubling you. Watch for it, things that make you feel the way you do when you cut yourself. Don't overdo it though because some people will judge you harshly, appreciate your life for your own good.Health Question & Answer
cutting is very addictive... i know because i have done it in the past and although i've gotten better, i still do it on occasion. figure out what made you do it the first time and ask yourself if those feelings have been coming around again lately... in order to stop the urge to cut (or the regret from it), you have to fix the root of the problem
if you ever get the urge, call a friend, a family member, anyone, and just talk to them about something totally random until the urge goes away... or go for a jog, or take a nap... i know from my experience, i'll do it then calm down and regret it instantly... what i've been working on is flipping the order of things and getting myself to calm down first... this should help you in trying to get the regret off your mind too... realize that you are better than it now, and nothing can change the past, you can only learn and grow from your experiencesHealth Question & Answer
if you ever get the urge, call a friend, a family member, anyone, and just talk to them about something totally random until the urge goes away... or go for a jog, or take a nap... i know from my experience, i'll do it then calm down and regret it instantly... what i've been working on is flipping the order of things and getting myself to calm down first... this should help you in trying to get the regret off your mind too... realize that you are better than it now, and nothing can change the past, you can only learn and grow from your experiencesHealth Question & Answer
I only cut once myself and felt very guilty about it. This was back in elementary school, though. In high school I had a girlfriend that was an extreme cutter. She hid it from everyone, but when I found out it brought up many emotions. It was very hard for me to cope with it, and I had to search through all her stuff and confiscate anything she could cut with, but the best thing that worked was threatening to tell her parents. She didn't want anyone to know, but she couldn't stop. She finally asked for help.
I'm still friends with her after 10 years and she regrets it very much. She knew she was weak, and the hardest thing to do was to finally seek help.
If you still think you're weak, then shop around for a therapist you like... it might take a while, though. Don't give up. It only takes a moment of weakness to do something you regret, even if you're strong most of the time.
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I'm still friends with her after 10 years and she regrets it very much. She knew she was weak, and the hardest thing to do was to finally seek help.
If you still think you're weak, then shop around for a therapist you like... it might take a while, though. Don't give up. It only takes a moment of weakness to do something you regret, even if you're strong most of the time.
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