How do you stop cutting?

Question

Things have never went too well with me, so one day I just started cutting my wrists.

The relief was amazing.

Like my own sick little drug really...

Don't answer this question just to tell me how sick and screwed up I am.

I already know that.

But so, I've been cutting for only 3 years now but the for the relief I need to go deeper and deeper.

As I write that it seems insane, why would someone harm themselves to make them feel BETTER?

Anyways, I've been going deeper, deeper and deeper, to the point I really should have had stitches.

I want to stop, I know I should, but it really is addicting.

I just CAN'T stop, does anyone have any ideas??? At all???

Answer 1

PRAY GOD CAN HELP WITH EVERTHING:))

good luck hope you do better!!

<3

Answer 2

you can stop... you just have to put your mind to it : )

Stop a little at a time, go without for a day... then two.. then a week... etc. FIND OTHER WAYS TO DEAL WITH THINGS!!! Try drawing, painting, making music, reading, running, exercise, SOMETHING!

There WILL be relapses... but keep going. You can beat this, and you can do it on your own too... it's an uphill battle, and it isn't pretty or easy. You will get worse before you get better. You may pick up new addictions on the way, that may be good or bad however you want to see it.

Answer 3

Your not screwed up, hon. You're just having a rough time. Some things that can help are talking to friends, getting away from things that trigger you to cut, even writing about it can really help. I know it's addicting and I know that it's hard to stop, but you can do it. If you ever do happen to cut deep enough that you need stitches though you should really go to the hospital to get stitches. I have a friend and she has these bad-looking scars that should've been stitched up and were probably infected. I'm a cutter too, so I understand what's happening. If you ever need to talk to me my e-mail is the same thing as my display name.  

Answer 4

u need to go the er and be admitted into a mental health inpatient type situation. the only way you will be able to stop this behavior is if someone makes you. if someone removes every item from you life that allows you to continue doing this. going somewhere for a while will help. you can get pshyc help as well as be protected from youself. i know it seems extreme but that is what you need to do. the term once a cutter always a cutter stand true, you need to learn to be in control of yourself before you can be allowed to be in charge of yourself. i have seen this a million times over.

Answer 5

I had a friend with the same problem.  Her doctor recommended a way to stop, and it worked for her.

She held ice cubes against her wrists for as long as she could bear it.  Apparently it causes pain, but not damaging pain.

i don't know it this is what you are looking for, but it is an idea.

Answer 6

Well look at your arms. do you feel good know?

whenever i am so mad i could kill i scrunch myself in an uncomfortable position for 10 seconds. then lie down on the floor. It feels soooooo good. Maybe you should see a counsler or something.

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Answer 7

You have to find another outlet. For me it was writing. I used to cut and burn all the time. It feels so good because it turns emotional pain into physical pain. But if you find another way to express the emotional pain you can stop cutting.

Answer 8

Instead of cutting try hitting a pillow,   replace the cutting with something else.