I quit cutting for the longest time, but now it’s all I think about. If I tell the people who call themselves my friends, they’ll freak. I don’t know what to do right now. Talk to my friends and risk it, or…be alone…
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Would it really be fair to put your friends in that position? Or yourself maybe, would it be fair to risk your friends freaking out at you? Did anyone ask to be responsible for you cutting yourself (in theory)? And if no one is to blame.. Why tell anyone? Should anyone care? Do you want people to care about you cutting (or wanting to cut in theory)?
And above all else.. (In theory) would you simply stop once you’ve told some one about it?
When I use to cut..it was for me and me alone. I have many many scars all over my body from cutting, and it’s simply no ones business…period!
“When I use to cut..it was for me and me
alone. I have many many scars all over my
body from cutting, and it’s simply no ones
business…period!”
It kind of reminds me of myself. I was just like that when I used to cut, I did it for myself.
I used to cut almost everyday (age 14-18) as a way to cope with my pain, especially emotional and physical. I understand what you’re feeling, it’s a daily battle. I used to cut on my thights so no one really knew about it. When I finally started to think about stopping, I told someone who was my friend back then and she had self-harm issues herself but we managed to help each other. I don’t know what’s the best in your situation but I hope you do the right choice.
I cut too. I have told my friend and husband. They know I cut, and I can talk to them about it if I want to, but I dont really. For instance this week I have been dealing with bleeding ulcers, and when my friend suggested taking me in i said “i dont want to go in, i have freash cuts on my hips.” i can say something about it, without having to actually talk about it. I told them because i needed and just wanted someone to know what i was struggling with, know that im hurting… Sometimes just knowing someone else knows what your going through helps you feel less alone with it. Knowing about it, and understanding it are different.
Im sorry your finding cutting something your thinking about alot. Like you i have been able to stop, and go lengthy periods without it.
you never know how people will react until you tell them. sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith and hope your friends will be there to catch you. i have had it both ways its hard but the people who really care about you will be there for you.
hmm tough one. Primarily because of your age. And I do not say that to seem condescending, I say it because younger people should not have lifetime scars (figurative or literal).
That being said and assuming you are getting some form of therapy for your issues……
Then I say, if your friends (or anyone else for that matter) do not accept you as you are – then they are not your friends.
Just my opinion
Maybe if you want to tell friends, start the conversation with..
“Ok, please don’t be mad or get weird on me..I really need your help!”
Something like that!