I mean I get depressed but I wouldn't cut myself because I'm afraid of pain ( duz that make me a pansy?)
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Hi, not many people on here been there I guess.\nI went through a long stage of what I would call madness, but the Doc's called depression.\nSome of that was drug induced, but I'm not sure if that made a difference.\nAfter some challenges in my life I had lost it all, forever, it felt, and found myself alone, weak, and angry.\nI blamed myself for everything, though of course there were other factors to my problems than myself.\nI have at times been very angry with myself and found the only person I could hurt was me.\nIt's true that the first cut it the hardest, it's certainly not the deepest.\nYour not a pansy, and if your down, do something about it.\nBut that's another question and answer.\nBe good.
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Getting hurt is part of life. Don't let fear keep you from something that may be REALLY great.
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trust me hun, that not cutting.im a cutter and thats not cutting not even close.\n\n\n just stop the drugs and any other habits that involve being less than sober, then figure out what is wrong with you. is there sumthing that is bugging u that make u upset or feeling like ur less than beautiful and great? if there is then fix the problem. only a doctor can diagnose things like OCD so b4 u say u hav one ask ur doctor to diagnose u, self diagnosis can harm more than anything. just talk to ur doctor. even if ur embarrassed it doesnt matter, u cant b the only one who does it and its not like hes gunna tell everyone, hes not allowed to. chill out and just talk to him.
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I used to be a cutter.  I would do it becuase I would have so much emotional pain, cutting myself would hurt physically so it would take my mind of my emotional problems, instead I could focus on the physical pain.  \n\nI stopped becuase I went to a psychiatrist and got medication for depression.  That helped A LOT!!!\n\nAs far as what to say to your friend... my friends never knew what to say to me (my best friend talks about it with me a lot now that I don't do it anymore).  I actually scared them a lot.  Maybe just let your friend know that it scares you when they hurt themselves.  Then try to get them to go get help for it.  You can talk about the underlying issues, but if they are at the point of cutting then unfortunately they most likely need professional help.  That is a sign of a psychological disorder.\n\nAt work I have seen several kids that do this.  They give reasons for doing it anywhere from my reason to wanting to see what it would do, to wanting to kill themselves and just "hoping i would cut deep enough".  \n\nSo like i said, talk to your friend.  Try to find the underlying issue, and get them help.  Be there for them.  Good luck.
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You might. These are all symptoms. See your doctor, you may just have a fearful personality but you can get help for it. It could also be a phase you are going thru but you must get a professional opinion for your peace of mind.
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Usually someone who cuts herself is doing it to block out other pain in her life.  The pain from the cut is easier to bear than the emotional pain the young person is suffering.  It is hard to understand, but often the cutting actually makes them feel better.  It is an unhealthy way of coping with life.  It is mostly young females who cut themselves.  It is a cry for help, and sometimes a cry for attention.  Dramatic reaction to the cutting can lead to more cutting to get the reaction.  It can be habit forming.  Believe it or not, there are groups among young people who consider it "cool" to cut.\n\nCheck out http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/feeling_sad/cutting.html which may give you some ideas.  \n\nAn Internet search about it will give you lots of websites to check out.  YOu may need help to deal with this.  Can you contact a high school guidance counselor for example?  He or she may have lots of information on this topic.\n\nI hope this helps.  Good luck with your work, and God bless.
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Cutting yourself is not always a cry for attention, and it's not lame. People who cut themselves seriously usually have deep, emotional issues and need help. Most of them can't do it alone. Tell someone. Reach out. Get help. Talk to a doctor. You deserve to be happy, without pain.
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dont worry. i had to have mine purposly sliced when i was 8. if it's that bad, ask them to put that stuff..forgot the name, it makes you not feel anything.
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No, you would have been considered evil if you had cut someone else-on purpose.  \nDid you cut yourself on purpose or by accident?\nHave you done this before?\nwhat made you want to do it?\nMaybe you are just curious about that stuff.  It is not healthy to cut yourself so you should seek help if this becomes or is already a habit.  \nYou are not insane or you would not have enough sense to address this issue or even worry that you may be endangering your self and your morals.
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No, I am not because I believe that there are characteristics which have not been utilised yet and I am not fulfilling my potential maybe due to fear, anxiety or apathy or maybe the combination of all three.  Mild depression seems to be kicking in a bit- maybe I have been hurt in the past and it has not been dealt with properly.
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try getting professional help.when you want to cut yourself try crumbling pieces of paper up or try drawing lines on the places you want to cut.
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I think your suffering from a slight depression i had an attack many years ago and its not something you dismiss very lightly and it comes back in your mind over and over but it does fade away and you will be back to yourself very soon and believe your doctor if he says your OK then accept it and  that heps you to get back on track  Good Luck  it will work out OK for you believe me
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i am very ugly, my face is very weird looking. i do a lot of weird things but i suppose i feel the weirdest is when i put on pantyhose and self torture myself by burning myself with cigaretes and matches and cut myself with a razor blade or write bad things about myself on my body with a marker. Often i have a ritual where i cover my myself in dog excrement and roll around in it pretending that someone is making me do it. I do this in my basement on newspaper so the cleanup after is easy. i know all this makes me very weird which makes me understand more why i do it.
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Hi honey,\nI've been there where you are. You really need to talk to someone - a friend or family member or a doctor about what's going on, both in terms of what you're doing and your feelings that are leading you to do this in the first place. Sometimes when you're cutting you can cut deeper than you intended to, especially if you're really angry and get carried away. Please don't go there because the consequences can be awful. At best you'll be scarred for life and at worst it doesn't bear thinking about. \nI don't know what it is that's making you feel down now - sometimes just being a teenager can be really stressful. But do remember that even if things feel bleak at the moment you have got your whole life ahead of you and lots of potentially happy times to come.\nSometimes getting out and doing some exercise is good to relieve tension - so maybe try swimming or tennis, whatever you like to do. Also I've found that a healthy diet can also help - I know it sounds boring but cutting down on sugary or junk food and increasing fish and fresh fruit and veg in your diet.\nWhen you feel like cutting - try and distract yourself or do something nice for yourself. Sometimes calling a friend can just make you snap out of that mood. Remind yourself of all your good points. If this doesn't work then some people say crushing ice in your hands can create the same sensation but is not dangerous.\n Sometimes when you might feel like cutting its because you feel frustrated that you're not perfect in someway - but remember nobody is and we all have the right to live on this earth and look for happiness and don't deserve to be damaged.\n Take Care
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Sometimes it's Too painful to continue!\nAnd then you have to make a choice between Existing in a Relationship or The Depression will start to affect YOU!
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You cut yourself because you hurt and the physical pain is far easier to deal with than the mental pain. Trust me. I know, although I don't cut, I do pick....You do need to see someone about this. You can't make it go away on your own and eventually you're going to really hurt yourself...then your secret will be out whether you wanted it to be or not. Go check with your city's human services. They can be very helpful and you can remain incognita if your a minor. You do need help. I did too. The hardest step is the first one.
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yes you should. when you suppress what you feel, and not way to vent, your only hurting yourself. if you are scared, record yourself in a room and upload it online and see what people think. the most important thing though is how you feel about yourself. know who you are and then the confidence will shine through.