Self-Injury Support Group

Whether you or someone you know or love struggles with self-injury, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, meet others going through the same, and get advice on how to stop. Working together, we can help find alternative coping skills to reduce the urge to self-harm.

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My cousin recently told me that she is a cutter. It's very new for her. She had a huge school load this year and cannot deal with disappointing others. This has lead her to put way too much pressure on herself. I've emailed her the link to this group but I'd really like to know what else I can do to help. I advised her to book an appt. with her universities free councelling service. Unfortunatley they are booked to February. I should have guessed. Anyways now we are trying to come up with Plan B.
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I'm sure there are other free counseling services around, thats so cool that you're trying to help... don't judge, just be there for her if/when she needs to talk, don't react in anger or disgust if she comes to you with cuts... hm, what else?
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The best thing people have done for me is to listen. Sometimes when I cut it's because I can't get my feelings out any other way. Even if she's talking about things that make you uncomfortable, please try to just listen. Talking about things can be cathartic; sometimes all people need to do is talk.

Don't make a big deal out of her cutting. She won't stop just because you want her to. Let her talk about it. I hope this helps even just a little.
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I agree with the other posts. Listening is one of the best things to do.
Offer her suggestions of alternatives to cutting. I know of some if you'd like to know about some. Just message me :D
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