This is rediculous

[Lil_Piper]

Ok I tryed the rubber band thing, i've tryed giving all my cutting objects to a friend, I tryed holding ice, I have talked to my friends, I have ruined 8 shirts, and am lying to my friends and family BUT I CAN'T STOP CUTTING! Sometimes when I cut I feel so depressed about cutting I want to do it again it is stupid and dumb but I can't stop. I even will get a bathroom pass to do it at school. I have a stall that I go to everyday during 1st, 4th, and 7th period. I know its not good for me but I can't stop. I want to tell a teacher about this but I don't know what to say I don't know how she will react (This is her first year teaching) And I don't know what to expect sometimes I think being scard when cutting myself is better then being scard about telling someone...My BFF knows but I can't talk to her and I don't know what to do any more. I am scard and this is really embarrising to say because I don't have the control to stop from hurting myself. It's bull ****! Anyone know what the next step is for me???
Kimber /images/graemlins/confused.gif

[laura2121]

im sorry ya hurtin so much /images/graemlins/frown.gif i no its not easy but ya need 2 tell sum1, if ya cant turn 2 a family member, maybe the school nurse? do ya have a school counselor? im here if ya need 2 talk ok,
take very gud care an stay strong

[Jess]

Sweetie, you need to tell someone that you need help. Chances are, if you don't it will probably escalate. Because cutting is so misunderstood, I can't tell you what their reaction will be. They might react with fear, anger, or disguist, but hopefully they will be understanding.

If you feel that you can't directly tell someone, then try writing them a letter or sending them an email or calling them on the phone.

PM me if you ever want to talk.

xx Jess xx

[Lil_Piper]

We do have a school counsler but it's a guy I don't trust alot of guys school nurse hates me I think I am gonna tell my geometry teacher
Kimber

[laura2121]

u r takin a huge step 4ward tellin sum1 /images/graemlins/smile.gif im proud of ya!!!!
ur in my thourghts
laura

[Lil_Piper]

Ya I am hoping I don't wimp out like I always do /images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Kimber

[laura2121]

awwww ill still b proud of ya 4 tryin!!!!
let me no how it goes? ill b thinkin of ya
stay strong
laura

[Lil_Piper]

Thanks I will send it in a PM
Kimer

[sexie__brunette]

WOW, i feel just like you, i am not addictied to it yet, but all the time at school thats all i want to do. but i stop myself before i do. I'm glad your trying to stop, thats the main thing, PM me if you need anything or wanna talk

Jennifer

[catwoman_123]

I don't mean this to sound mean, because I know that you are in pain. But the act of cutting has become an obsession for you. You are getting no relief from the act, only more pain and a feeling of shame. You very much need to get professional help. Just talking to someone supportive will not solve the problem. Bleeding to death is not the only danger from cutting. You could also get a very bad infection in your skin or even your bloodstream. A school restroom is a place filled with germs. I doubt that you sterilize the device you use to cut yourself. A school counselor or sympathetic teacher do not have the training or skills to help you. Ask a responsible adult to help you find and obtain professional psychiatric help.

Best wishes, Anna

[Lil_Piper]

I have already gone to a teacher and we are sorting things out. If I had that kind of acces to someone like that (Profesional) don't you think that I would have already gotten help?
Kimber

[jacsval]

<font color="purple"> What about your parents? They are the best choice for you and chances are they will be able to help you through this. It's worth a try! I'm here too if you want to PM me. </font>

[catwoman_123]

It can be difficult to get professional help, but it sounds like that you are in a crisis situation with your cutting. I don't know if there are any psychiatric hospitals near where you live. Most psychiatric hospitals have 24 hour crisis hotlines. You can remain anonymous, it you want to. In their ads in the phone book, they will list those numbers. If you call one of them they may be able to help you get the help you need. Some of them have groups that meet in an outpatient setting. I have seen some of those groups which are open and don't cost. Even if there is no hospital near you, there may be one in a town near you. Sometimes it helps to know that there is someone you can call when you are feeling the urge to cut. I am concerned about you. I know that you are going through a very difficult time. I hope that you are able to get the support and help that you need. Let us know how you are doing. Best wishes, Anna.

[eilz7]

Oh, hunni, i know EXACTLY what you are going throught. i went through a depression period a year ago. The scars on my arms haven't gone away yet. I didn't know why i started doing it...and i hid the cuts from evry1. Eventually, I talked to my bestfrend and she persuaded me to stop. I put bandages around my arms. People asked why i was wearin them, and i said "oh, my next door neighbour's cat attacked me" then i said "I HATE CATS!!!" i made a joke about it...to take my mind off it, i took up some new hobbies...running, painting and sculpting (clay) at first i got fustrated coz i wasn't very good at any of them, but i became more determined and got better. i stopped sliting ma wrists and now i'm a different person. If you want more advice, PM me, okay?
blessed be,
Phoebe
PS whateva u do, don't give up hope.

[Jess]

Lil_Piper,

I'm so proud of you for telling someone. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. *hugs, sis*

xx Jess xx

[PureBliss]

u know what ade me stop was the thought of all the scars that would be left on my arms and no one would prob hire me for a job with that

[loverstilltheendPL]

I know it's hard, but I think you'll feel better if you talk to someone. IF you trust your teacher, talk to her. Tell a trusted friend, parent, anyone. If you ever need to talk, feel free to PM me. Please feel better!

[sillymoo]

hey, imsorry that you feel like that i cant say you have to do this or do that because only you can make the choice but all i can say is that you do need to talk to some one, if you cant talk to your teacher isn't there anther teacher you can talk to. you have made the first step to sorting things you because you have noticed your problem and you have shared it with us now you can try to take the next step and talk to someone who would be able to help. i hope things get better and if u ever want to talk you can PM me.

[taz90]

hi ya hun,,
just wondering how everythings going?
hope everythings cool..

xxxxxx

[Lil_Piper]

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hi ya hun,,
just wondering how everythings going?
hope everythings cool..

xxxxxx

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Wow! Where do I begine I am acctually alot better I went for 2 weeks without doing but did it again /images/graemlins/crazy.gif then I stopped I havn't cut for about 3 weeks now so everything is going really well I am outta school and things are just alot more better I have not given up hope!

[Dena]

[QUOTE I don't mean this to sound mean, because I know that you are in pain. But the act of cutting has become an obsession for you. You are getting no relief from the act, only more pain and a feeling of shame. You very much need to get professional help. Just talking to someone supportive will not solve the problem. Bleeding to death is not the only danger from cutting. You could also get a very bad infection in your skin or even your bloodstream. A school restroom is a place filled with germs. I doubt that you sterilize the device you use to cut yourself. A school counselor or sympathetic teacher do not have the training or skills to help you. Ask a responsible adult to help you find and obtain professional psychiatric help.]QUOTE FROM CATWOMEN]

This did sound MEAN! I have a sister who is now 27 and has scars up and down her arms and legs. She wore gloves at her wedding. LIL PIPER(hugs to you honey) DID go to someone, maybe not a professional but school couselors and teachers HAVE to report that stuff, so at least she went to someone. It sounds as though she is doing ok now, I do AGREE that she needs some professional help, but at least she took the first step in going to an adult about it. And honestly anyone who cuts is not thinking about sterilization only about relief. I am not a cutter by far however my baby sister was for years, and may still be who knows right? Sorry if this sounds bi***y, but someone has to stand up for Lil Piper, she DID THE RIGHT thing and went to someone! Cutting becomes an addiction like drinking or drugs.

[Dena]

OK honey, I am done ranting, how are you NOW? I am soo proud of you, and you should be proud of yourself for telling someone! Keep us posted we CAN help!

[taz90]

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hi ya hun,,
just wondering how everythings going?
hope everythings cool..

xxxxxx

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Wow! Where do I begine I am acctually alot better I went for 2 weeks without doing but did it again /images/graemlins/crazy.gif then I stopped I havn't cut for about 3 weeks now so everything is going really well I am outta school and things are just alot more better I have not given up hope!

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hey, im glad things are all working out for you
im proud of you, its a hard thing to stop doing /images/graemlins/smile.gif

xxxx

[geekazoid]

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I don't mean this to sound mean, because I know that you are in pain. But the act of cutting has become an obsession for you. You are getting no relief from the act, only more pain and a feeling of shame. You very much need to get professional help. Just talking to someone supportive will not solve the problem. Bleeding to death is not the only danger from cutting. You could also get a very bad infection in your skin or even your bloodstream. A school restroom is a place filled with germs. I doubt that you sterilize the device you use to cut yourself. A school counselor or sympathetic teacher do not have the training or skills to help you. Ask a responsible adult to help you find and obtain professional psychiatric help.

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This did sound MEAN! I have a sister who is now 27 and has scars up and down her arms and legs. She wore gloves at her wedding. LIL PIPER(hugs to you honey) DID go to someone, maybe not a professional but school couselors and teachers HAVE to report that stuff, so at least she went to someone. It sounds as though she is doing ok now, I do AGREE that she needs some professional help, but at least she took the first step in going to an adult about it. And honestly anyone who cuts is not thinking about sterilization only about relief. I am not a cutter by far however my baby sister was for years, and may still be who knows right? Sorry if this sounds bi***y, but someone has to stand up for Lil Piper, she DID THE RIGHT thing and went to someone! Cutting becomes an addiction like drinking or drugs.


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OK, you have stood up for lil piper now i am going to stand up for catwoman. She was trying to help, and tell lil piper that a teaher is not qualified to help the depressed, which is true. you are more likely to get better if you go to someone who is qualified. we know someone who cuts doesn't think of steralysing what they use, thats why they have to be reminded. i'm sure lil piper doesn't want to get gangrene! lilp piper did do the right things, and i hope you get better soon sweetie. However,.just because catwoman doesn't cut (or hasn't said she does) she may still be feeling upset at the moment, the point is you don't know. You wouldn't talk that way to someone who cuts for fear of making them do it again,so why would you talk that way to anyone else?

[Mahas]

Well, it's difficult your situation, but I think you should talk to a counsellor.
If you need to talk to someone, just PM me.
Count on me.

[verynsanedru]

ok the whole cutters never sterilize, that's not true. My friend cuts and she's like I have to sterilize the blade or I might get an infection, and is very diligent about it too. I don't care if someone cuts as long as they're smart about it and know what they are doing and understand the risks.

lilpiper good luck, I understand you want to quit I hope you are able to, because I have several friends who cut and they have tried to quit, they will have for awhile then something happens