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I wasn't sure if I should ask this question or not, but anyway. Here goes.

I've been cutting myself, see. It's happened twice. Well, not two separate cuts, but six cuts each on two separate occasions. When I first did it, I told myself I wouldn't do it again, but then I did last night.

But I think I scared myself last night, and I really don't want to do it again. I don't want this to develop into some full-blown addiction, so I really want to nip the problem in the bud.

But even as I'm thinking of getting rid of the problem, I also feel myself wanting to not give it up, because it serves as a really good distraction from what's actually bothering me.

I'm guessing this is a coping mechanism gone wrong. So my question is, would you have any ideas how to stop? Is there any particular safer alternative that I can substitute for the cutting?

Any help would be much appreciated, and please don't stereotype me as some crazy emo cutter. And I know it's a natural human trait, but please try not to judge.
 Kiniko90 posted over a year ago
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POPclogger216 said:
For one thing, if you need someone to talk to, I'm right here for you.
A way to get you to stop cutting yourself is to hide all the things you might think about using for cutting yourself, like pocket knives, razors, etc. Without anything to cut yourself with you can't hurt yourself. There are other ways you can let out your feelings or distract yourself, without hurting yourself. Maybe write out your feelings in a journal, draw them out on some paper, or write poetry or songs. One thing's for sure, don't keep all your feelings kept up inside you. Let them out in whatever way seems the most fun, entertaining, or distracting. Maybe start a hobbie, like collecting a certain item.

No matter what, know that I'll be here if you need advice, or just someone to listen. Hope this helps.
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This was very helpful. Thank you :) I think I might just take your advice and start a journal. And your offer to talk means a lot. I;ll keep it in mind. Thanks again :)
Kiniko90 posted over a year ago
Master24 said:
First, you must tell us what you're going through. So that we can at least have an understanding as to what you're going through, and maybe find a solution to your dilemma.
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Well, it isn't just one problem that has me cutting. It's a general mass of problems, so to be honest even if I were to tell someone, I wouldn't know where to start. But thanks for answering :)
Kiniko90 posted over a year ago
Hopeful-girl said:
I think you should first identify your real problems.Cutting yourself is not the real issue....
I believe that you should get rid of that bad energy by doing something you like or something useful... Just make yourself busy with anything that can make you forget ,or you can even talk to someone you love .....
good luck
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Thanks for the help :)
Kiniko90 posted over a year ago
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