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krndNewark
krndNewark
I need to know about cutting yourself. This is not for me for a friend. Her nephew maybe cutting himself. What are the signs? Other than the cuts them selves. I know that depression has to be the root cause.
deleted_user
deleted_user
There is a self-injury support group that would probably be better at answering your question.

http://dailystrength.org/c/Self-Injury/support-group
colella
colella
from what i have heard. they tend to self injurer on the legs and arms, either cutting or scratching, and usually conceal it with cothes, and if discovered make up an excuse. ''cat sratched me''. i have heard to that 1 half to 2 thirds have an eating disorder. so maybe look out for any signs of that. purely a reaction to dealing with stress and anxiety. hope this helped alittle. best of luck
krndNewark
krndNewark
Thanks very much and eating disorder doesn't sound too far off he is over weight. I will look on the other site U suggest.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm a cutter.. but i'm not sure about actual signs.. being withdrawn from the parent.. embarrassment, depression, being bullied or abused, not showing certain parts of the body....

if he is cutting advise your friend to not get mad or yell at him.. don't be accusational or belittling.. these are all common and automatic reactions but it could make things worse. he needs to get in to see a therapist... an individual therapist, not a family therapist and your friend needs to be loving and supportive... not make him feel bad, guilty, or more embarassed.