What would you tell a friend who cuts themself?

Question

What would you tell a friend who cuts themself?

Answer 1

theyre not helping anything and they are not only hurting themselves, but everyone close to them

Answer 2

This is a situation which you'd have to approach carefully.  Rather than make focus of the cuts, try to get them to open up to you (as its a sign of depression). Most people who cut themselves do so in an effort to try turn emotional pain/distress into physical.

If they wont speak to you about it, try and spend time with your friend (doing things you both enjoy- shopping? Out to lunch? sport?). This should help them take their mind off whatever's upsetting them and in time they may confide in you.