I'm a cutter. Should I tell somebody?

I started cutting a few weeks ago, and i do it probably 3-4 times a week. I dont do it so much that the blood is running down my leg, but it bleeds for a few minutes. I know people think its this awful thing, but i dont see why it's so bad. It helps me sometimes. But my question is, should i tell somebody i do it? and if i do, who should i tell? most my friends are kind of pathetic and cant even deal with it if they get into a fight with their parents, so i dont really think theyd be the best to tell. im just afraid to tell my other friends because i dont know how theyll react. i really dont want to have to get treatment. advice?

im not really that far into cutting yet, but i am kind of addicted to it and i get urges to do it alot, so please dont tell me to just stop. its not that easy.

kris8384	Much like any psychological issue, or any drug, this is an addictive, as well as harmful and dangerous, thing. You will get to a point where you NEED the release it brings, and you will need a bigger and bigger dose (i.e. you will need to cut deeper, longr, harder, more often) to get that release. I lost a very close friend to this because I did not see the warning signs. PLEASE seek help for your own sake if noone elses.

ϐabyloϞiaϞ βaЯbaЯiaϰ	yes you should this can et very serious talk to a councilor asap goodluck

babychika211	You said cutting helps you sometimes. Helps you with what? Most people that cut channel their emotional pain through cutting because it's physical pain you can control. You really need to think about what is best for you. Cutting yourself is no way to deal with problems life throws at you, and I'm sure you are having a hard time with it. I'm glad you decided to figure out whats up so you can take care of it. I know you don't think you need treatment, but sometimes talking to someone outside of your normal life is good for you because they can give you advice without being judgmental. Seek a trusted adult. If your parents and friend's parents aren't going to try to help you, then go to a school counselor. Call a crisis hot line, they can tell you where you can go to get help too. Good luck sweetie, I wish you the best :)

Tz	Yes you should tell

Jennifer17	hunni i know its hard to stop!! i use toi severely burn my body for about 2 years!! what i think you should do..similary to what i did for my problem!! no matter how far you are or are not into your cutting you still should talk to someone !!! like a school counselr tell he or shee what has been goign on and tell them you would like to seek help but your not sure how!! you dont want to seek treatment neither did i but it really does help!! try and stay occupied to keep your mind off not cutting dont overwork yourself other wise your too stressed and will feel the need even more!! everyday you feel like cutting simply go int o a room with no sharp objects and tsort out your thoughts while continuusly telling your self its foolish to mark up your body by taking a blade to it!! ir whatever you use!! it will take some time to really stop but the more you try now the more easier it will be in the loing run!! dont wait to get help!! best of luck to you hun!!

Me	You need to stop, that is bad for your health.

Miranda M	If you can't stop you need to tell someone...Someone that will understand and won't judge you!...If there is nobody that will listen without saying crap...Then...Tell a counselor!...

Simple	i can kinda relate i have a disorder where i pull out my hair, yeah i tried to just stop on my own, but the problem is that you cannot stop, that's why its a disorder, if i were you i wouldn't tell my friends tell a family member they've known you longer and will be there for you in the end, blood is thicker than water; i really hope you get help ^_^

blonde n love	You really should tell someone.... A parent, teacher, doctor someone. This is really harmful to your body. And can lead to other problems such as drinking, drugs, and depression, even killing yourself. I know you think it is helping but really it isn't. Get some professional help! :)

Amy B	i used to but a cutter go to see your doctor they are very understanding and will not push you in to anything you dont want to do i have scars all over my arms and legs and i really regret cutting doesnt help to take the pain away or helps (well it does a bit) but only for 2 seconds it not worth mucking up your body but deffo talk to a doctor they can help alot more than what you think they can

answerthis	Have an open and honest discussion with your parents, trusted adult or your school counselor about your cutting addiction. They will know what to do next. You think that you're really 'not that far' in to cutting but you admitted to be addicted to it so I'm afraid you will have to get treatment. You're not going to be able to do this on your own. You're going to need your family's support and when you're feeling better, you can tell your friends what has been going on. Good luck.

emma l	wow. yeah when you cut your self you loose blood which is bad for your body and can make you feel weak. tell your school consoler and if your to embarrassed then talk to a close friend or parent. i hope this helps you! p.s. don't call your friends pathetic or you'll loose em.

Love the life you live <3	i can relate to this because just this year about four of my friends did atleast once or twice. the best advice i could give you is to tell a friend or someone you know you can trust !! One of my best friends from a while ago did it.. trust me i understand its not a hard thing to break. If you need help just get it, and dont feel ashamed, my friend went to see someone and she's back to her normal self!! good luck (:

*¸.•´`♥Nichole♥´`•...*	Well, I'm not going to tell you to quit cutting your-self, but you really should. I want to know how you feel when your doing this, are you releasing all your anger/stress. I really care about people in this kind of situation. It might be addicting becuase your so use to it, but still its harmful to your body, and just think how your friends would react. I know you would think, if they dont like who I'm becoming forget them...No!!! you need to tell your mom/dad and get this all straightened out. Tell them what urges you to do this and what your feeling when you are cutting yourself and you see blood dripping out of it. Talk to your parents they'll understand. I'm not trying to be controling you and not saying your wierd or something my bestfriend does this. I talked to her about it and it was all taken care of. So please quit well actually not quit STop try and try. Release your anger/stress and or emotions on something or someone. dont take it out on you.

&&Kaytee	okay, i had 2 friend who cut. its a scary thing and its very scary for your friends. they are there for you, thats what they are for id confide in 2 friends so that they have someone to talk 2 about it if its taking an emotional toll on them. one of my friends would call me before she cut, and i would stop the tears, because it letsher know that there will always be someone there, i got them both to go to a councler on their own terms. and one of the things that you can do to reach that point is journal make lists of your best friends favorite foods ect. call or text ppl when you are feeling low. it will be hard but no one wants to see you hurt. go to an adult maybe not your parents but a trsted realitive like a older cousin or a young aunt smeone who will understand. you must be strong and talk about your feelings because it hurts to keep them inside. think before you act and dont cut find another outlet. Be strong and best of luck.

Tanith	dnt be a emo rebel.... (sorry bad joke) get some help for what eva ur going thought if ur a teen its just part of growing up everyone does it ur not alone but yes it is addictive and it can lead to alot of problems i truly mean this when i say tlk to some one about how ur life is going ur find that u probelm maybe that u cant get what evas on ur cheast out and thats why ur cutting its sort of a diary for on ur arm. hope this helps a bit :)

starfire	You need to get professional help. My son used to do it to. It was at a time when he thought himself worthless. It is a state of mind like depression. Do yourself a favor and get some help.

VanieCB	You should really tell somebody, someone like a school counselor or your parents.

stacy l	I was a cutter for 15 years. I know its not easy to stop and I will not tell you to. You have to go to your family doctor. I usd to cut so bad I needed stitches all the time. I couldn't stop on my own. I did it because it helped me feel other pain rather than emotional pain. It can be dangerous because I did it so often I didn't realize I almost committed suicide. Please I am begging you get professional help. There is a program called DBT. Please look into it.Take care.

Xecutioner	eeeeewwwwww an eeemmmooo kid

vaughn favrua	when you hurt yourelf your also hurting the people that love you

Sarah C	Seek help. If you aren't to far in them you have time to save yourself from getting addicted.

Darklight	Please talk to somebody that you feel comfortable with. I know that cutting may feel really good, but it really is unhealthy. You should get help before it gets worse. Its gonna be hard to stop, but you have to.

edrogers55	You just told EVERYBODY. However, it's entirely up to you whether to indulge or not. I think it's counterproductive and disagree that it's helping you at all. I would resist the impulse. If that fails, try speaking to a school counselor or nurse.

dagokid3500	smoke weed its way more fun but be responsible

Pat K	um you should tell a close relative or even a parent. its a serious problem and can actually be more harmful than you think. Risking the big fight with your parents is worth your life.

Admiral Marie	yes, you need to tell somebody and get help. i understand that it's not that easy to just stop, but it's harmful to your body and unhealthy.

Stephanie	=[ Thats a really bad thing to do trust me. What you should do is tell a adult doctor/parents for support to stop cutting. It would get u teased alot if you told your friends you would get called "emo" and ****.

Razor Kissed Wrists ™	yes...u should get professional help...this is serious...if u can puncture ur own skin then u can kill urself...be careful...get professional help

Ms. Le'Kia	The phenomenon of repeated wrist cutting in young women, performed in a nonsuicidal manner, was studied through the use of a control group. Histories revealed a significant incidence of early physical illness and surgery and markedly abnormal patterns of menstruation. The subjects interviewed immediately after cutting described an inability to deal with specific feelings, leading to a state of depersonalization. They cut themselves in an effort to reintegrate, and seemed to know exactly what was necessary to accomplish this: seeing a certain amount of blood, feeling a degree of pain, or being able to look inside the gaping wound. The authors relate the wrist-cutting gestures to genital conflict, reactions to helplessness, and an inability to handle aggression.You might want to think about getting help before it escalates to something that's beyond your control. http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/128/11/1363 Hope this helps!