Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Self Harm. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Aliboo[/m] at 12:13 pm on June 30, 2008[quote]I think the best thing to do would be to present it to her calmly, tell her you've been going through a hard time, tell her about it, tell her you've been hurting yourself, just show her the cuts and ask for help. If you go on teengrowth.com you might find some help[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Anonymous Posted at 12:04 pm on June 30, 2008 So I cut. I have been for the pass 5 years. I go through episodes where I do it everyday and then I stop for up to 3 months at a time. My friends are getting really worried. I've been doing it about twice a week since April. They've tried to get me to quit. They try to spend as much time as they can with me so I'm not alone. And since its summer, they stay at my house a lot or invite me over. My parents don't know, and my friends are threatening to tell, if I don't quit. I understand that they feel this is necessary, but I'm trying hard to quit. I just don't know how. I was thinking of showing my mom the cuts, but she would blow it way out of proportion. Do you have any ideas?

Replies Daleacus Posted at 3:07 pm on July 1, 2008 Personally, I would explain to the friends that them telling someone without your consent would actually make your life significantly more difficult, despite what they think. Also, I personally would not show a parent, as once they know the fact never, ever goes away and you may prefer that they don't know so you have a 'normal' situation to come home to when you need it. taylorhott11 Posted at 12:32 pm on July 1, 2008 wow ive been thru knida d same situation msg me n i can help u n tell u wat i did n wat happened n wat u should do. pugdoglover5192 Posted at 8:39 am on July 1, 2008 Nothing is worth hurting yourself.  There is always someone to talk to.  You are NOT alone.  Lift your head up.... it's a new day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE! Aliboo Posted at 12:13 pm on June 30, 2008 I think the best thing to do would be to present it to her calmly, tell her you've been going through a hard time, tell her about it, tell her you've been hurting yourself, just show her the cuts and ask for help. If you go on teengrowth.com you might find some help xxxskittlesxxx Posted at 12:08 pm on June 30, 2008 hey , i have been through similar experiences as yours and it is not a nice experience , however your friends making you stop is NOT a good thing! self harm is not something you can quit overnight! you need profetional help! go see your GP or something? they could sort you out with counceling? PM me if you need to talk i am allways ready to listen x peaceandlovebby Posted at 12:07 pm on June 30, 2008 message me in private if you need any more help, i have more to give if needed. peaceandlovebby Posted at 12:06 pm on June 30, 2008 i used to cut, and i know this sounds horrible but it took me almost dying of an overdose of sleeping pills to make me stop. i was angry the day after, but since then i havent taken any medication, even for headaches, except one motion sickness pill. it's been about two months and im happy. also, i exercise alot to get out stress. try that, it actually is more satisfying than cutting. try kickboxing or running really hard, really long. HollisterStar Posted at 12:05 pm on June 30, 2008 God. Im soo depressed. Message me in private please. All 8 previous replies displayed.