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I have been through a lot of stress and considered cutting myself. Please help.
 
Dear To Cut of Not to Cut,


No, no, no, don’t cut yourself! That will not help anything. I’m sorry you’ve been stressing, but there are healthy ways to relieve stress. Spill all in your diary. Make art. Eliminate activities you aren’t totally into to free up your schedule. Go to bed earlier. Walk with a friend or parent. Take up running or a sport. Instead of hurting yourself, take care of yourself. And above all, find someone to talk to, like a school counselor or understanding aunt or older friend, or talk to your parents about seeing a therapist. You don’t have to feel this way.


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BY CAROL WESTON ON 11/27/2010 7:00:00 AM

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I cut, but don't enjoy it at all. That is one of the only was I get my stress out. I've tried to stop, and now I have. channa r.

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by otaku4ever98 on 3/16/2012 1:42:11 AM

 
 

I cut Frown

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by emorocket12 on 1/26/2012 11:18:39 AM

 
 

Cutting will make it worse chica! My friend went thorough her parents divorce (it was rough)and she cut for a little bit. Its not a good idea- you can hurt yourself (even kill yourself from loss of blood) and its just not something you want to get in to. How about writing in a journal, listening to music (MCR, Greenday, Paramore)?

Please visit my Advice Queen page! I really like to give advice to peeps Smile just post a question and i will answer it on your profile as soon as i see it.

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by basketballcutie11 on 12/23/2011 6:02:21 PM

 
 



MODMODMODMOD- I may be suffering from depression. I feel terrible about myself and everyone around me, and often feel trapped or like I'm just going down a big downwards spiral. I hate having to feel this way. I have friends that care about me, I'm pretty smart (but my grades have been suffering lately), I know I'm full of talent, my family cares about me dearly, I have no reason to feel this way. But I do. I haven't seen a doctor, but I told my mom and it only seems to make her sad. I don't know what to say when she asks me if I need to see a doctor, because I don't know. I show most of the signs of depression, and lately really want to cut myself. I'm trying to pull myself out of it, but I don't know what to do.




Hey girl, I'm so sorry you feel that way some times. I truly am. Talk to your mom, it will help a lot. Talking these things out with her are extremely important. Maybe it is a good idea to see a psychologist and talk things out/see how you are. Check out this article, I think it will help a lot! http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/09/15/Sometimes-I-want-to-hurt-myself.aspx Good luck girl, and you know, no matter what we love you! 
lauren r.

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by Andri_Ashes13 on 11/26/2011 3:17:36 PM

 
 

hey, don't cut. It is a horrible thing, and is not a good way to deal with stress. Do things that you like to do. If you like to draw, draw a picture of your favorite thing. If you like a band, listen to it. MOst important, hang around people who support and help you get through this rough time. Believe me, this helped me when I was goin through this. Smile

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