cutting/depression HELP!!

[blue1764]

I cut for the first time a couple days ago and I want to do it again. I had the confidence to show my mother and she didn’t even care. Anyone know any other ways to cope or avoid cutting? I know it’s a slippery slope and I don’t wanna do that to myself. please help

[jessicao]

Draw something pretty on yourself. I've seen this recommended before. I've never had the desire to do that so it's hard for me to give much advice. I'm so sorry you're feeling that way. We care here!!!

[Celtic27]

Hi kathlyn regards the cutting i would say seeing your doctor would be a start hopefully see a phyciatrist and even counciling finding someone you can trust to talk to about this may help also !

[DeeM3 in reply to Celtic27]

Completely agree.

[Sylv_99]

Hello, I've been where you are and these were the things that helped me:

- putting an elastic band on your wrist and pinging it

- holding ice cubes tightly

- drawing red pen lines instead where you'd want to cut

- delaying it 10 mins, then another 10 mins, often the urge goes by then

Hope this helps! xxx

[Pinky0]

I've never done that, but I'll just tell you that cutting is NOT worth the pain, time and scars. It would also be sore evertime you wash yourself.