How to stop cutting, for good.?
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THINK OF YOUR FAMILY WHEN YOUR DOING IT! THINK THAT EVERY TIME YOU HURT YOURSELF YOU HURT YOUR LOVED ONES AS WELL!!
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Try to create a habit that's not as bad to substitute for it.\n\nTry to find the worst consequence that could come out of your habit. Think about it every time your habit occurs.
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I have NO idea why you would want to do that.  none at all.  But if that's what you want to do, then simply stop.\n\nIt is a matter of self control...discipline! The same is true of smoking, alcohol, drugs, video games, television, etc... \n\nMake a conscious decision to stop and just do it. Some people believe there is more to it then that, but there isn't. Not if you really want to stop.  But again, the question is, why would you want to stop.\n\nSo long as you are not hurting anyone, who cares what you do. There is nothing evil, bad or immoral with either practice so long as you don’t hurt anyone. (Physically, emotionally or mentally...including yourself, the other person or anyone associated with you or the other person. )  \n\nI hope this helps.
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I know this must be really hard for you. I understand what you are going through, and know that i can't help you fully through words, but i will try, for your friends' sake. Now cutting is a dangerous thing, if you rupture a blood vessel you're pretty much dead. You say that they are really good friends and they cut, and one is sucidal. Now, you also want to help them but you are afriad of ruining your personal life. Now let me ask you a question. Do you love your friends? If so you would do w/e it takes to keep them safe, even if it means sacraficing yourself? It's like...would you jump in front of a bullet for them? If so, tell someone you really trust. It doesn't necesarially have to be a parent, and after you tell them and want to help them, go to them and talk to them from your heart how much you care about them. And ask them please not to tell anyone about what you did. If they are good friends like you are then they won't. Please take my advice because i don't want to see anymore death...
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Cutting is an interesting action and one that causes great concern to a parent. I know kids that just outgrew the need.  If you have developedd the skills to cope without cutting yourself, it may be time to develope the skills to discuss this with your parents. You are the most important person to them and they are hovering because they do not want you to hurt yourself - just at the time in your life when you would like more freedom. So work on getting that trust and independence balance back. Start with a chat. But remember, you are not a renter in the house so you will not be ignored - you are a family member and need family interaction too.
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the fact that you recognize that it's a problem and you want to stop is a great start. i used to cut and still sometimes get the urge. the best thing to do when you feel the need to cut is to call someone and talk about whatever it is that's making you feel like doing it. and if that person doesnt answer the phone or feel like talking call the next person, and the next person. if your still in school you can see a counsler and if not you could talk to friends, family, co-workers...even someone online you dont have to tell them your cutting but talking about whatever happened that made you want to cut will help... good luck. \n\ni also think it's really awesome of all the people who come on here and share their stories it helps to know you're not alone and it's much better than someone telling you "don't cut it's dumb"   =)
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My son start cutting himself 5 years ago.  The best thing that I did was to educate myself about why he was doing it.  I went into chat rooms for cutters, read blogs by cutters, did anything I could to interact with others who cut.  \n\nShe is not trying to kill herself.  If you can get her to talk about it, great.  Until then, try to find out why people cut from cutters themselves.
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You need to talk to your parents, school nurse, counselor, about getting help.  You need to find a counselor and a doctor to help with these feelings.  You also need to remove all the blades away from you, to help you stop.\n\nThis is a serious problem, that happens to a lot of people.  I hope you take care of this quickly.
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If you have a problem with cutting yourself, I would reccomend seeing a tharipist or shrink.  There may be some in your area.  Look under Mental Health in your phone book.
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You might not die from cutting.  It's possible you could accidently cut something you didn't know was a major vein or artery.  To those who are less understanding, they don't exactly see why you would want to cut yourself, and for many people it is scary, and creepy.\nI have a different perspective, however.  I haven't cut on myself for at least 2 months (a major victory for me, considering how depressing and sad life has gotten - or has seem to have gotten).  I had in fact made it 2 years without a single incidence of cutting.  That was after coming from cutting 4-5 times a day.  It is difficult.  Something that made a large difference in my life was a place called the Utah Boys Ranch.  Here is a website:  http://boys.westridgeacademy.com/ (and I'm listing it in the sources as well).  It wasn't easy, but living with self-mutilation isn't either.  It is also expensive without insurance, but you can find people who will help you.  I have more memories from there than any other place.  Whataver you do, seek help, especially from God.  God loves all of us, and allowed his son, Jesus Christ, to suffer all or our pains, both of sin and of daily lives.  He suffered all things that ever happened and ever will happen of every person who has ever lived or who will ever live.  'God loved us so he sent his only begotten son; that if we believe on Him [and keep his commandments] we might not perish, but have everlasting life."  You cannot do it on your own; do not reject the help of your family and friends.  Further, don't ignore the help of an Almighty and loving Father in Heaven.  God bless you; you seem more in need than I do.\nOne more thing:  it won't be easy.  Thomas Paine said "What we gain too cheaply, we esteem to lightly."  Feeling good and overcoming is something not to be esteemed lightly.\n\nFurther to comment for some of the answerers on this page, cutting is an addiction worse than alchohol or drugs.  No offensse or anything, but please don't say "Just stop cutting", because it isn't that easy.  It's like saying to a heroine addict "Just stop doing drugs," or to a smoker "Just quit smoking already."  It isn't easy.  I cut myself because I hate myself (that IS the right tense - I still do, although less) and felt I needed to be punished.  I felt somewhat relieved of burden - if only for a while - when I cut myself, because the abuse from my father was being manifested; and to me, the abuse was love.  Hitting me and hurting me was the way I grew up knowing my father loved me.  Saying "Just stop cutting" isn't going to help, and has helped little if not never in this sort of situation.
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Seriously, cut off some arms and/or legs.It is truly the quickest,most effective way. Also, it's easy to keep the weight off. :)  Good Luck
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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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1-800 DON'T-CUT (800-366-8288)\nSAFE Alternatives Program\n\nCall them sweetie. They are completely devoted to helping self-injurers. Stay safe and know that you aren't alone.
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try tieing a plastic bag around you head real tight while you are cutting them.
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I think you saw the wrong doctor. Self-mutilation is just like an addictive drug, you can't stop it without help and you need reassurance every day. That's why people go to AA meetings every day, because addiction is a sicnkess that needs treatment. If you don't treat it, you get sicker. There are many people you can call, or websites to visit. Try this one: http://www.self-injury.net/
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Just be his friend and try to get him to stop......If he continues to cut then tell someone who can help.
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tie something above the wound (3in or so) make a slice right between the teeth marks suck and spit out posion