I am Bipolar and I cut myself when I get really depressed. Can someone help!?
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hey whats up? i have depression and take depression medication, but i never got to the point where i can hurt myself. Hun, listen, noone can help you .. YOU have to help YOURSELF .. instead of cutting urself doing something else... gooo run around your town (make sure u tell someone where you are) goo to the gym ... but cutting yourself won't solve anything..if someone messages you calling you dumb, don't pay attention .. they're the dumb ones.\n\nPhsyciatrist are good for when you need advice and you need someone to talk to, but only you can help yourself, noone else. Believe in yourself. \n\nif you ever feel depressed.. u can email me babychellinha@yahoo.com <-- thats also my yahoo ID, Instant message me if you need to!!\n\ni hope i was good help\n\ntake care of yourself and i hope i helped a little.\n\nbye! take care\n\n<3 CHEllE
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definitely! i'm the same way. i had a mental breakdown a couple nights ago and cried for 3 hours straight. it was horrible, i was screaming and biting myself. you have to keep your emotions in check and vent them little by little each day. if you hold them in, you'll have a huge breakdown. not good.\nhope i helped!
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How can hurting yourself be the answer to anything? MY daughter did that for a while because her friends kept bring their problems to her and no teenager can handle another teens problems. I suggest you try to find an adult who can help you or maybe a professional. If you can't afford one they have places that don't cost you anything. I hope you don't cut yourself because you don't really want to hurt yourself I know it's a way of getting the pain out but there are other ways like I said talk to someone who can really help you with your problems, maybe you could talk to God and he can help you through your rough times. I wish you luck with what ever you do.
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I don't know. But if you are cutting yourself at all, you need to tell someone (like a parent or doctor). This isn't "normal behavior", and could signify that you are suffering from a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes depression, among other things. Why do you cut yourself? Do you feel "relief" (from "anxiety, perhaps?)? How do you feel about your life, are you a happy person? Or do you "blame yourself" for lots of things (that are likely not your fault, although you may think otherwise)? Please talk to someone about this. If you are afraid to talk to someone you know, you can call anonymously to a counseling office. You can talk to me.\n-Tera (time4u420@yahoo)
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it souns like a very deep depression and i would definately seek help asap. it must be driving you crazy. i know, i have felt the same way. i have manic-depression and am still dealing with myself in thwe mirror
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I know every singly one of these answers is going to tell you to get help, and I know that is the one thing you don't want to hear, but it's what you need to do. If you feel like you can take it straight to your parents then do, but if not take it to a school counselor. Trust me, they've heard this before and it won't be anything new to them; they will know what to do to help you get through this. They want to help you get through this, ok? But you know what the good news is, it just sounds like a case of bad depression! Nothing more! And depression is treatable. I understand that you may feel like you have to cut, and while I don't like it I agree that it is a better option than suicide SO make sure you use clean blades, etc. and keep the cut clean until it heals. No one is going to be able to help you tell anyone else about this so you are going to have to do it on your own. It doesn't even have to be a parent or counselor. It could be anyone you trust. Prefereably an adult, but you could tell a kid and ask them to take it to an adult if that was easier. Any way you do this you are going to be ending up dealing with adults. There is no way around that, but if you tell them yourself at least you get to pick an adult you trust and that you feel comfortable around. Things can get better if you'll let them, but it's probably going to take some work. I wish you sooooo much luck and send tons of love. Know that you're not alone, there are other people with the same problems who have gotten through this.
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Talk to someone, you are asking people now, but do you have someone you can talk to close by? I agree with the others and seek help, ask family or a close friend to go with you. Feel free to e-mail me and I will talk with you! When you feel the urge to hurt yourself think about something else to do, like go for a walk, make something to eat, draw a picture, anything! Sometimes people dothings to themselves because they need attention, or someone to talk to, or a friend. You are reaching for help, so you are headed in the right direction!
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With the up and down days(extreme) it really sounds like you are bipolar. I would address that issue before looking into other aspects of your personality. See a professional. If you don't know where to go consult your doctor, s/he may know a good one to go to. Good Luck.
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First step, you should talk to your doctor and see about medication.\n\nI find writing helps me.  I usually write down my thoughts and feelings, then rip them up and throw them away.  I also try to keep my mind busy so I don't have time to think.  Music also helps me.\n\nIf you're suicidal, please consider therapy immediately!\nGood luck!
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If you go get medical attention they can tell what is wrong with you. But hopefully you just have a short temper. I  know someone who is bipolar and its not fun they said they wish they just had a short temper so best of luck to you. But go get some medical attention. Let me know what happens i will keep you in my thoughts.
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see a doctor or talk bout it with someone u trust don't let things get u down when u r feeling more depressed than usual focus on something u love for me i focus on thunderstorms a natural calming mind clearing focus point
57053
Please see a psychologist immediately.  You may be suffering from Bi-polar disorder.
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Asking for help is the first step toward recovery. Yes, find a counselor that is trained to deal with people of your age and diagnosis. But talk to a psychiatrist first so they can find out what is wrong. You could be living with Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, Manic Depression or something else. Only a Psychiatrist can give you the answers you need to find the right counseling for you. Depending on the cause there are many ways to treat it. I found a great one, it's called W.R.A.P./ Wellness Recovery Action Plans developed by a wonderful lady named Mary-Ellen Copeland.\nAnd don't be afraid or let anyone tell you it's dumb to need and seek help, it's not, it's a very intelligent thing to do.
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You should DEFINATLEY go to a psychologist/psychiatris. They are very good at dealing with these things. You should go to your physician too because depression can be something chemical in your brain...and there is medication for that. So just do this as soon as you can and I hope you feel better about yourself and your life!
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Sweetie, you need to talk to someone who can help you.  Tell your parents, school counselor, doctor, teacher, or any other adult you trust what's going on.  You don't have to tell them that you're cutting if you don't want to, just that you're depressed.  I know it might seem like there's nothing anyone can do, but it's not true.  There are medications that can help with the depression, and talk therapy can help as well.  A psychologist can help you learn healthier ways to deal with things instead of cutting, and help you figure out what's going on around food.  They can also help you figure out what's at the root of your problems, so you can start to work on fixing whatever is really wrong instead of hurting yourself.\n\nI used to cut myself too (and I'm using the past tense very losely here), so I do understand what it's like.  If you want to talk, you're welcome to email me at emilyrose1986@yahoo.com.
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i don't know if thats an acurate description, but my minds goes fromone extreem to the next in a matter of minutes. i'm bipolar and sometimes i look like i'm on crack and thensuddenly i'm crying in my bedroom for days and no one can console me. bet thts good cuz i know that after that i'll be as happy as a rainbow and go on a massive shopping spree in some new city nd having one night stands with gourgoese men. infact thats how i got rich! i maried a filthy rich guy and devorced him when i got all morbidly depressed. its fun !!!!!! but then again im on one of my highs rite now so.... i'm off to get layed!!! c ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Call 911 to get in contact with a suicide hotline. Then follow up with the appointment they make for you at your local mental health clinic. There is no shame in doing so, and is doesn't mean you are "crazy"...just a little confused. Do it now if you are thinking about hurting yourself. I mean RIGHT THIS MINUTE! AS SOON AS YOU FINISH READING THIS.