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my daughter is a self-mutilator
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Are there other parents who share this horrible experience where their children intentionally cut their arms, legs etc with whatever they can find just to find "feelings"..I feel like I am all alone with this and am so afraid..
Posted on 04/02/08, 11:04 am |
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I have a question does teens cut theirselves for attention? 
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My 15y/o daughter is also a "cutter" It is scarey! She is also Bipolar and Borderline Personality disorder. I suggest counseling and psych testing first. Make sure there is no mental health problems. My daughter seems to be less self abusive as long as she is on her meds. Before the meds I had to watch her closely.
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As an ex-self injurer and 13 year old, I would have to say that in approaching her about it (Yes, approach her about it.It shows you care) have an open mind and don't be threatening AT ALL. When my mom found my scars, she fliiiiiiipped out and I didn't say a word to my family for an entire week because I was so hurt and scared, particularly scared of my mom. Her job has great benefits including mental health insurance and I saw a counselor for about 10 months and it heleped tremendously. Cutting and self-injury are only the reaction to emotional pain, sometimes the sufferer doesn't even know where it's coming from. To a certain extent it is for attention but that's not the reason why people cut. They wish that people would care enough about them to actually help them and the pain from that loneliness makes them want to cut. They wish they could have attention and they feel hopeless and out of control. All I can really say is try as hard as you can to be understanding.Inquire about the reasons why but if she doesn't want to tell you, don't force her or press the issue; she'll let you know when she feels she can trust you with whatever it is.
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Wow...BroAllisonshere, it is amazing to see how you have learned from your history with self abuse. I only wish my daughter had her thoughts and feelings together as well as you. You are amazing and obviously blessed. Way to go.
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I'm 15,and I've been cutting for almost six years. My mom had caught me multiple times and she never did anything. I personally believe that if my mom would have made me stop and if she would have actually showed support,I would be a lot better off. My advice is to just be there for your daughter. Show her that you care and your willing to help her stop. I know that will do good.
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