My mum said that ppl only cut for attention> i know she is wrong>i cut...?

Question

i remember my mum saying this once that teens only cut for attention. i do not do it for this reason at all infact i cover it up as much as possible and put makeup over my cuts to help disguise them. i am worried then what my mum will think if she finds out that i cut. its not like i am a kid or anything either i am 19.

Answer 1

Ugh, I know how you feel! I have depression and I hide it from my parents because they make fun of people like that. What makes things weirder is that my mom is a judge for those child cases (Like, who gets custody, child abuse, etc) I mean, I think parent's just say that because truthfully they don't know what they're saying. They think that the world is still the same from when they were teens but it's not.  

Answer 2

Theres a reason ppl cut whether it be for attention or to escape pain they are feeling or any number of reasons NONE OF WHICH ARE HEALTHY!!! whether it be attention or whatever its is its still not good not healthy NOT NORMAL!!! Im not judging you, you just need to wake up to yourself

Answer 3

Cutting yourself releases endorphins in your brain. Endorphins are highly addictive. Endorphins make the pain go away or lessen for a bit. What you are doing is the exact same thing an alcoholic, a drug addict, or a compulsive over-eater does, you just have a different way of doing this. All these things release those highly craved endorphins. This is a serious problem for which you do need professional help.

Sometimes depression, irritability, and mood swings are caused by medical conditions. Don't let the fear of being labeled as mental keep you from getting the care that you need.

I know what you are going through. I've been successfully treated for depression. By going to the doctor I was able to find the root cause of my depression. It was actually a medical condition called Lupus and I am in the early stages of it. Knowing the root cause of your particular problem and being able to address it is what will end this problem for you. The faster that you get help the better this will be for you.  

Answer 4

Honestly.

I used to cut when I was in middle school. I was reading a book, called Cut.

The only reason I remembered that book was the emphasis on her cutting herself.

My reason for trying was ignorant & idiotic.

When I got to school, first thing I did was show my friends, I got a whole lot of attention, and continued to do it for about 2 or 3 nights.

After a while, I just couldn't take it anymore.

I thought about it and talked to God about the situation. I knew what I was doing was wrong, and time took it's toll.

I'd always think about how stupid of a decision I made once I first tried what I did.

In a way I believe that cutting is for attention, and then the other reason, is to "relieve pain." What pain are you relieving when you're inflicting pain to yourself?

Just a word of advice, I've seen things like this go worse than expected.

I've never had a friend pass away from cutting, but it doesn't make much sense to come close to it.

Just talk with someone you can truly trust about the whole thing.

Encourage them to influence you in good ways to help you take you mind off of cutting when you want to.

If thats not enough, you must put an effort to stop.

Exercise when you feel you need to cut, take it out on exercising. Don't overwork yourself, but enough to take the feeling of cutting away.

Or some other relaxation techniques.

I hope this helps you.

<3

Answer 5

maybe you should talk to a doctor.

while you dont realize you are wanting attention you need it! you need to find someone to talk to, a medical doc is fine...  

Answer 6

to cut yourself is really bad i don't think people do it for attention i think they do it for all different reasons some people may do it for attention but

Answer 7

maybe be cuz it makes them feel better or it relaxes them or they just like 2 do it for fun.

i saw that show tyra banks show with this girl who cuts themself and she punched a marrior and she got cut and when she saw the blood it made her feel better

Answer 8

well some girls in my school supposably cut themselfs .

there scars just looked like a red ink from a pen .

but that girl just wanted attention

but anyway not every one cuts for attention .

some people actually have issues there dealing with

and they cut themself to make themselfs feel better.

which i dont understand ..

Answer 9

Why would you hurt your self and then cover it up?

   I think you may need some help.  People only cut them self for a reason, not for fun.

  You should tell your mother so she can find help for you or ring the kids help line, I know your not a kid but it may help.