I don't want to stop cutting ?
:( I hate to hear about people going through this problem, because i've been their... Cutting is verry addicting and not good for anyone... I mean, I know it makes you feel better in the time being, but the long run it just leaves scars and memories of why you did it... I used to cut, burn myself with earasers and hot glue, and pop pills... Sometimes I still overdose and "accedentaly" hurt myself... I never told anyone I did these things and I did it on my legs cuz I wear jeans allot... And if someone asked, i'd say I fell because I'm pretty clumsy... I can't say that it'll get better fast or it's easy to quit cuz it's not... Just, when you go to cut think and tell yourself what your doing and try to find another outlit...scream, punch a pillow, cry, run.. Anything.. It's gonna take time, but gradually ease yourself off of it... About telling your mom... It's best not to, it might hurt worse.. instead, confide in a close friend, they'll probly check you on the regular basis. I wish the best of luck! ~Kat ^-^
How long does it take to stop cutting?
2 of my friends have recently figured out i cut myself, and i told them i would try to stop, but how am i suppose to stop? i cant bring myself to throw away the razor blade and how long does it take to stop completely?
Answers to questions about cutting?
Cutting is a coping mechanism. It causes the release of serotonin, endorphins, and enkaphilins--substances that relieve both physical and emotional pain. There are three reasons why cutting is considered an unhealthy habit. First is the risk that you might cut a major blood vessel. If you loose enough blood fast enough, you will die! Second is the risk of infection. There are flesh-eating bacteria living on your skin all the time. By cutting your skin open, you're giving them a free invitation. Yum yum! Also, if the blade is dirty, that can cause infection too. It might look clean, but bacteria are microscopic and can't be seen with the naked eye. Third--and this is the most serious--you can develop a tolerance to the pain-relieving effect of cutting. Meaning, you'll need to hurt yourself worse and worse, causing more and more intense physical pain, in order to relieve the emotional pain. As the level of abuse towards yourself gets worse, your self-worth and self-esteem will go down. That sets up a vicious cycle. Personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with cutting. Some people are masochistic by their nature; they enjoy pain, and that's okay. When you're older, you might want to explore BDSM. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me.
How can you help someone stop cutting?
Sadly, I can answer this as I used to do the exact same.The best way to help someone to stop cutting is to show them that you actually care about them. Don't pry into their life (nor the reason why they do it), instead just sit there with them and talk about other things. When they trust you enough, they will open up themself. Don’t get all high and mighty the next time you see new scars on them, and definitely don't say that they “shouldn't do it” for whatever X reason. We know that. It just pisses us off and gives us another reason to cut.Love, care, and patience are critical here. Love to show them that there are people out there who care about their well-being and them, care to show them that the love isn’t fake, and patience to show them that you are willing to wait until they feel able to open up to you. This may take a while, but it will ultimately help them to stop altogether.Once you get to that point where they open up willing to you, don’t condemn them. Be supportive, and sympathise with them. Having a judgmental attitude or retiring your care for them will make them shut up and want to cut again. Most cases of cutting come with depression. It is very hard for depressed people to open up about their feelings, as we believe that either people don’t care, or they’ll hate us for feeling a certain way. That’s why people cut—it’s a self-relieving method for all those pent up emotions.I cannot stress how important it is that you don’t judge them. They are a human being with emotions that they don’t know how to cope with anymore. If you can make them feel important, you will have taken a huge leap in helping them.I will mention as well that you shouldn’t say anything about them getting help, like going to see a doctor or a psychiatrist. This will make them feel like they are an abnormal human being unworthy of love from others. Once you can see a great improvement in their cutting, and it has been a couple (I would say wait at least 6) months since the last time that they did, then you may suggest it, but still be very careful about your wording. Perhaps tell them that you care deeply for them and you wish that they could feel better completely.
Why should we stop cutting down trees?
No we should manage forests. Old trees stop growing and use little co2. Smaller growing trees do a better job of removing co2 from the atmosphere.
How to make razor cuts stop stinging?
Did you clean them? You're probably infected if you didn't... Clean them with anti-bacterial cream/wash, and cover them. Then leave them alone. Long term solution is getting help for your self-harm problem. xx
How would you answer a child's question to "why do people cut trees"?
People cut treesWhen they become too old or sick and may fall anyway.When the land is needed for agriculture or for buildingsWhen we need them for our furniture, as stilts, for our construction purposes, train sleeping planks, roofs cupboards, cabinets, fences, doors and windows.For making paperWhen we need broader roads for better and faster transport.For firewood in the kitchen, fireplace in rooms and for keeping people warm outside their houses like camps and bon fire .But we also plant many trees in exchange for every single tree that is cut.
I cant stop cutting myself?
Put a rubber band around your wrist and snap it when you want to cut. It hurts, so it provides a lot of the same release, but it doesn't damage your body like cutting does. That usually works for me. Take whatever you'd normally use to cut yourself, and cut a piece of cardboard instead. The back of a notepad works well, or an old cardboard box. Or if you don't have any cardboard around, several sheets of paper should do. Another thing that only works if you don't cut very deep is put a bandaid wherever you'd normally cut and then cut that instead of your skin. You have to be careful not to cut the skin under it, though. It sounds weird, but cutting it is kind of the same consistencey as cutting your skin, and you can kind of feel the motion of the knife through the bandaid but it doesn't do any damage. Plus ripping the bandaid off after hurts, so that's the rubber band thing again. Some other things I've heard are squeeze an ice cube in your hand when you want to cut, or hold it against your skin wherever you normally cut. Same idea as the rubber band. I've never tried that one though - gets everything all wet. Another thing is start keeping a diary, and write or draw what you're feeling when you want to cut. That one's never worked for me (I can never get myself to focus on it), but a lot of people find it helps. When you feel you need to cut, find something else to keep you occupied until the feeling passes. Watch TV, read, draw, write, surf the internet, answer question on Answers, listen to music, solve math problems, go for a walk, jump on a pogo stick... whatever you can concentrate on until you forget about wanting to cut. Finally, in addition to whatever else you do, talk to a therapist. Ultimately, the things I listed are short-term fixes, but the best way to quit cutting is to figure out what's causing you to cut and fix it. Plus, a therapist might prescribe antidepressents or other pills depending what's going on for you that would make it easier to stop cutting by fixing what's making you unhappy or stressed in the first place. Cutting is a hard thing to deal with, and whatever is making you cut in the first place is even harder. If you want to talk, please feel free to email me through Answers or at emilyrose1986@yahoo.com.