depression help: I’m 20 years old and I started cutting myself last summer.

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I’m 20 years old and I started cutting myself last summer.

I’ve tried stopping numerous times but I can never make it last for long. I know some people may some I am stupid or emo but that’s not true at all. I know it isn’t a good idea but it’s also an addiction. I have tried other ways of hurting myself like burning, making myself sick, and i have even attempted, but not whole-heartedly to kill myself. I know I need professional help but I just don’t know how to go about it. I’m also trying to distract myself right now from doing it. I just need to help not doing it because I can’t go to any of my friends.

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scottedwards200 #
An Unknown Location | 3 months ago (11 minutes after post)

Why do you think you are cutting yourself?

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bella71 #
An Unknown Location | 3 months ago (13 minutes after post)

i honestly don’t know..now it’s just because i can’t stop. i just don’t know what else to do..i feel like i have no one. there isn’t anyone for me to talk to and i just feel like that’s the only thing i have.

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fallstar0 0 #
An Unknown Location | 3 months ago (28 minutes after post)

exercise. it’ll hurt and give you plenty of adrenaline/serotonin to fill your void and enough pain/soreness to follow. plus it’s just good for you.

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An Unknown Location | 3 months ago (37 minutes after post)

there are may other addiction to have but all is a matter of habit. Yes, i have cut myself numerous of time and commit suicide. All of that let me to prison in a god dam hospital where you can’t escape. You don’t see your friend and only your family is allowed to see you for 30 minutes. You are surrounded by stranger that want to make you creak but no comfort is brought. All you freedom is lost and you are in a cage with monsters. So what ever you do don’t go as far as being a prisoner. t of your own misery. They are many other disciple to get all that anger out. You just have to be wise and chose what fit you. I have found a medication and therapy to cope with myself. It is not a merical but it helps you e free and do what you want. es. depression stops you from going further but tell yourself that all of thing will be a past and you would have become a stronger person with no limit.

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Regina, SK, CA | 3 months ago (50 minutes after post)

Hello, I can’t imagine the pain of what self infliction is having on you but I’d like to encourage you to continue to seeking help for this, to stop cutting. It isn’t easy and do not stop talking about it or telling someone- until someone listens and helps you.

You found a good start on this site. Have you considered seeking out professional help as in talking to a therapist or seeking out support groups… or even starting a support group of your own in your area?

It can’t be easy, but there is a begining somewhere to why and when you started, and in order to end this torment, it may be a good idea to keep a journal of your feelings, and what happens that leads you to cut yourself. Times, dates, emotions, interactions with others to pin point triggers and to help you figure out why you do this. It may be an addiction, but somewhere there is a point to all of this and the more you know about the why’s and wherefores so to speak, the better equipped you are at beating this.

Thanks for finding this site, and having the courage to talk about it…
shannon

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An Unknown Location | 3 months ago (1 hour, 18 minutes after post)

For finding a therapist: Step one, do you have health insurance?

Help me with: So in the words of Sigmund Freud…sorta:

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An Unknown Location | 3 months ago (1 hour, 53 minutes after post)

I agree with srnityblu, I’m sure it took a ton of courage to even acknowledge what is happening and seek any kind of help. I would think this a control thing. Maybe you had no control when you were younger over some abuses or something that was happening. Only you can control the pain of cutting yourself though. That’s just my uneducated guess though. What ever the reason I have found the more I say something out loud the more I get my power back. Also, as much as I think counseling will be crucial in equipping you with the tools you need to fight this demon, you can not replace having a relationship with GOD. seek God and his purpose for you life. He didn’t knit you together in your mothers womb and go through all he has to have a relationship with you so you can live with such pain on your own. Jesus in my savior. He died a death that could pay for the sins of everyone. He understands pain!

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funnyfreak 0 #
An Unknown Location | 3 months ago (2 hours, 23 minutes after post)

cutting is one the rise right now, iv had friend who have dealt with it before. iv been told its addicting and it “helps” for the time. just remember there is always more to the world than you know. there is always someone there to help. even if it starts with someone on this website help will come. your not made to go through this alone, but help another person also :). i love you and will pray for you. so smile bub =]

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