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Ok, so recently I have started cutting my wrist, I just feel i do it because I have not alot of support from my friends or family in anything I do, be that school or my job. Plus with my sister beng sick (long story) It just adds to the stress and in a way it makes me feel joy, and just forget about my problems. I have told my close friends that I cut, they seemed to care, but promptl forgot about me, and they're the only ones that know. I'm not sure what to do, please help me smeone! </3

Hi, Jacob :)

So sorry you feel as this is your only outlet. As a self-harmer and I'm sure other self-harmers can agree, this is a unhealthy and bad coping mechanism. Even though it makes you feel better, it'll get addictive and bring more negative emotions into the mix. It can make you forget healthy ways to cope because you'll always turn to self-harm and that gets to be a vicious cycle, plus the scars add up. I suggest trying to stop as soon as possible, I know it's hard but it's worth it. :) Try checking out the Self-Harm Alternatives list and try some out whenever you want to self-harm.

I really doubt your friends forgot about you and what you told them. I think telling a therapist or school counselor could help you. During recovery try to talk with your friends and hang out with family more often so you won't self-harm. :)

Go for a walk or run, draw, paint, go biking, go out to eat, go to the cinema, write down your feelings in a journal, even if they make no sense. Another thing is use someone you really love and use them as a reason to stop. It really helps me to think of how much my Best friend loves me and doesn't want me to be hurting, so I try my best to stop for him. Even though there will be slip-ups, this is massive to do for someone.

I'm always here if you need to talk. Only a VM/PM away. :)

You can do this, Stay Strong <3

~ Christabel

Thanks, i shall check out that thread and see if i find any alternatives.

You're welcome. :) There's quite a lot. I suggest trying them all out a few times till you find some that work for you. Be patient. c:

~ Christabel

Hey man,

I'm sorry to see you struggling and I hope some of the alternatives help you.
Self harm is extremely addictive, due to the fact it releases certain endorphins which make everything seem better, but the problem is, really with cutting, you're just putting a bandaid on something which needs stitches. You need to communicate and reach out, as you've done here, I doubt your friends have forgotten about you.
If you ever need to talk, feel free to send me a message, I'm usually around so don't hesitate.

Jay.