hi my name is jasmine

i started when i was 12 and i have on and of for the past 4 years.
my parents dont no and i dont want them to find out
i stop 4 weeks ago and my financee siad he would be upset if i did again so im not for him

Hi I'm Amanda. I started cutting my freshmen year in high school, guess i was 14 or 15. So... 5 or 6 years now? Sigh. I was always an on and off cutter, I burned some at one point, but always back to the cutting. I started working a 12 step program a few months ago, flaked on it and ended up with 16 stitches. It's almost been two months now since then, it's been hard going but I'm managing.

Hey! My name is Tiffani and I'm 13. I started cutting like a year and a half ago but my family found out so I stopped...for a while...but then everything started getting bad again and I couldn't help it, I needed the blade. I finally told my mom I was cutting again and she took my razorblade. I stopped again but once again I started hating my life again and since she took my blade, I've been using a razor that you shave with. The next best thing. I want help. I can't stand hiding the scars from the people I love anymore. It's too hurtful to try and tell them why I cut. I don't want to hurt their feelings, you know? Well that's my story. It sucks but oh well!

My name is Kathriene, but some of my friends call me Zeke. I'm now 18 years old and a serior in high school. I started cutting when I was 14 years old, just a few weeks before my 15th b-day. I've been doing it off and on since then. I kindof know why I do. It's because I'm used to being hit and beaten on my people physically and I can handle that, but I can't stand feeling emotional. So that's how it came about.

My name is Kathriene, but some of my friends call me Zeke. I'm now 18 years old and a serior in high school. I started cutting when I was 14 years old, just a few weeks before my 15th b-day. I've been doing it off and on since then. I kindof know why I do. It's because I'm used to being hit and beaten on my people physically and I can handle that, but I can't stand feeling emotional. So that's how it came about.

My name is Kathriene, but some of my friends call me Zeke. I'm now 18 years old and a serior in high school. I started cutting when I was 14 years old, just a few weeks before my 15th b-day. I've been doing it off and on since then. I kindof know why I do. It's because I'm used to being hit and beaten on my people physically and I can handle that, but I can't stand feeling emotional. So that's how it came about.

Sorry about posting that 3 times. The computer was being dumb.

Hello everyone, it's nice to have so many members. I'd like to apologize to you all because I have not been on in about 2 weeks or so. I'm sorry, I've been very busy with school work. But it's nice to meet all the new members. I hope you all enjoy this group.

I'm Hillary and im 14. and i've been cutting since i was 11, so 3 years now. and the longest ive gone is two weeks but then i cut again this morning, a lot. im average looking i guess.

My name is Amy elizabeth, I am 20 years old and from upstate ny. I cut for about 3 years a few years back. Ive been having immense urges lately, because it used to be my addiction, my coping mechanism, my everything. I stopped cutting and slowly transformed my whole life. I gained happiness, a peace of mind, a fulfilling life. But I am back in that dark place, and it hurts. I suffer from mood swings on the daily, and am overwhelmed with self hatred for myself. And when I am in a depressed mood it leads into dark thoughts.

I am seeking help, slowly. But the pain is so overwhelming, and I cannot go back to that dark place again.

I am here to support you all, but I am very weak at this point in my life. I will do my best.

My best wishes. xoxo

hello all my name is raz here i am 48 i am now burning as my choice of self harm i started out cutting as a teen ager then switched to burning-i really would like to stop again but so much tends to keep hurting me ..somehow it calms me and helps me to keep going do what i got to do and to feel safe---i am currently in counselng and have recently gone back to church i think thats definately a big help its really the only time and place i feel at peace--- "With men it is impossible,but not with with God; for with God all things are possible". Mark 10:27---

Hi my name's Robyn, im a 24yr old single mother of 3. I started cutting wen i was 16. I too hate the sterotype of "emo". Im sick of being called it. I do want to stop, i just dont think i am ready for taking that step. Im scared of making contact with the doctors after last time.

I'm Lindsey. I started cutting in November last year. Just by looking at me you probably wouldn't really guess that I would be the type of person to cut myself because I'm always smiling or laughing. That just shows that you shouldn't judge people. I don't really take life to seriously. I try to live life to the fullest. I haven't cut in 21 days which is an acomplishment for me :] umm.. yeah.. I don't know what else to say about me lol

Hi I am Kristen, I am 19 and just need some encouragment to stop cutting!

my name's shania and i been cuttin since i was about 8 tho most ppl dont kno tht. i also pull out my hair, scratch my face and chest and back to pieces with my nails and if it gets bad enuff i sumtimes break my own bones on purpose like my fingers and toes, i jus snap them until they break