How can I get help for my cutting?

I am 17 years old and I cut myself when I am either depressed or mad and I no a lot of it has to do with my parents ... I try hard not to do it but I feel as if it relieves my anger but it also hurts me at the same time...I've done a lot of research on cutting and I know it is very hazardous to our bodies and I also no way to deal with it but I cant seem to get around to doing them...I hide my arms from everyone because im scared what they will think im scared of being called a psycho or a weirdo ... im even scared of what my parents might say to me! I no my mom will just mock me and tell me im stupid so I just continue...I really want to stop but I always turn to it...I haven't even told my boyfriend because im even scared he might get freaked out...I have told my best friend who also used to cut so she understands and she had advised me to stop but its easier said than done... I really am just seeking to talk to others like me...I feel as if everyday is a new challenge...when people see me they would never guess I do what I do...on the outside im always with a smile but on the inside im waiting to bleed...

This is very common I even had an ex girlfriend tell me that she did this and I was able to get her to stop... basically I know that you do this to get your mind off whatever is stressful in your life, so you think the pain and the blood from your arms will make you forget about it... until that pain goes away then you must do it again... you really just need to talk to someone about your problems and try and figure out how to solve whatever is stressing you out. The cutting is just a phase you are going through, and no matter what I say and try and tell you to stop you are going to keep doing it until you find out a solution to your problems... there is also other options like getting help from a school councelor or something, they deal with this type of thing all the time and they have to keep it confidential... so maybe you can talk to them about how your parents are and stuff... I am curious to know more about your parents though? It sounds to me like treat you like crap... and I am sorry to hear that... I would see about getting into a college away from your parents or just try and move out when you hit 18... they seem like the problem to me.

Best of luck hun,

jason

Fun mail me if you have any more questions regarding all this...

wow. thats a really hard secret to keep inside. I used to cut all the time. I kept it bottled up inside. youd be suprised how many people will want to help you. some people DO get freaked out because they dont understand but I do. I hope you get better. I have a lot of problems with my parents, too, but when they found out they were scared but they helped me anyway. I would tell you boyfriend becuase you dont want to keep that secret form him. and I would definitly keep tlking 2 your friend who understands you. I have one like that and she is the best thing that ever happened to me. also you should tell your parents... they may find you a councelor like mine did.... it sounds weird but it helped a lot. I hope you get better

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if you ever need help there is always people all around the world willing to help I mean I myself am willing. I have dealt with it myself in the past and after I quit the addiction I had with the pain I felt I have helped over 300 people in my area alone with the problem if you ever need help please dont hesitate to email me at Fun mail me I am always willing and always available.

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