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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I'm new. And very close to cutting

deleted_user
deleted_user
I really want to cut right now. I've nothing to lose and I just want to feel better. And I'm looking and telling myself that if I just trace scars I already have it won't matter. shit. I know it isn't good. But i don't know if not doing it is better either.
deleted_user
deleted_user
the problem with tracing scars is that the cuts have a harder time closing and tend to bleed longer and make the scar worse. if you really must cut you can do what i do and cut your head. then you never see them because they're under your hair and there are no scars OR injuries to have to explain. but is there any other coping mechanism that has worked for you before? reading sleeping? getting in the car with the stereo up all the way and screaming? those have helped me. do you have any "friends" on the site that you can talk to?
smileshideit
smileshideit
Seriously Dont do it!!!!! I've been cutting for months staight I told myself over and over I was gonna stop and it was so hard and now I'm at it again!! You have acturly lots to loose by doing it... Please the first time is the worst cause it the start of it i wish I could go back have chosen not to cause i thought well I got nothing to loose to but in the end it causes you more grief than help!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm here to listen,please try not to cut over scars,it does make them so much worse.Please try to stay safe.
deleted_user
deleted_user
your not very smart if ur gunna start cutting. its very addictive and theres no real point to it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
seriously, dont do it
deleted_user
deleted_user
your not stupid either way. I have been cutting for many years...just remember the only thing your doing is hurting yourself. Try and find another way round it. I no its hard, and some people may think that its easy to stop but it isnt...but you need to try all you can. I have done it for 4 yrs now and its hard to stop...your not alone and you have other options if you look out there...im here if you want to talk when u feel like cutting! Good luck hun
deleted_user
deleted_user
The last three times I cut was on top of the same scars. It is so bad- there is no skin, just deep holes. I didn't cut last night because every listened and made me feel cared for.
hang in there- if you need me write me!
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