I don't know how to stop...

[sarajayne]

I've been cutting for just over a month and I don't know how to stop. I have friends who know and are trying to help me, and I pray and ask God for help a lot, but recently there are times, like last night and this morning, when I feel like I need to cut and like I have no other choice. I start shaking and my breathing gets really funny until I start. I want to quit, but I don't know how. If anyone could tell me anything that could be helpful to me I need to hear it. I don't know what to do anymore.

 

[texannurse]

I am really sorry that you are in so much pain. Cutting is very hard to overcome and sometimes the urges are completely overwhelming. Do you have anything else to do when you get the urge? - running, talking, hitting a pillow, snapping a rubber band? I will be praying for you, that as you enter this journey to stop cutting yourself, that you also take the time to do good things for yourself - and that you have the courage to keep going when all hope is lost and all you want is to cut. You have come to the right place. Many of us are on the same journey!

Feel free to PM me if you need to talk. TN

 

[berry2000]

First I wanted to say welcome. Coming here and sharing with us your struggle is a first good step. So also is praying and seeking God for help. There are a lot of websites out there you can go to also. ONe that has been helpful for me is http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/restherp.html
I also like to keep a bunch of index cards with bible verses on them so I can read over them when I need them. There are a lot of people here who are free for PM and private talk if that would help too. Including me! PM me anytime. I am so glad you found us and you are starting hte journey towards finding other ways of dealing w/ your emotions.

 

[HolyOne87]

I've heard exercising is a good way to reduce the urge to cut..It also helps with depression too.
Maybe listening to soothing music will help too. Sometimes did for me.
I shall pray for you..that these urges start not to become so overwhelming for you.

 

[sarajayne]

Thanks for all the advice and stuff...my friends have been telling me I should see a doctor about depression because I have a lot of other issues besides cutting. I'd appreciate prayer that I would have the courage to go and get help from a doctor if that's what it will take to stop. I'm just scared. But I haven't cut for 2 1/2 days, so I'm happy about that.

 

[restore]

You r dear child of God father, no matter what happened in your life, remember that u have a father, and u can run to cry to Him when u r helpless........and if u hurt yourself, u will hurt His heart too.....

I v been depressed since childhood and hurt myself in many different ways, too.....i m still struggling...but never never give up.

And surround yourself with warm friends , call them or email them when u need. U can always pm me when u feel need too.

Things will get better day by day. we still have hope..

 

[restore]

Surround yourself with warm friends, call them or email them when u need..
I v been depressed and met a lot horrible thing and hurt myself using a lot ways since childhood and still struggling that is why i m also here on this site...but never give up.
Remember the father in heaven when u need u can cry to him, but do not hurt yourself, if u hurt yourself, u hurt His heart too, and all the people who love u...

 

[godswordisgreat]

actually, your lucky that it's only been just over a month, i've been doing it for over 2 years. but i stoped. the only way that i found helps, is giving a trust worthy friend the thing that you're using to cut, and whenever you want to cut, sit down, close your eyes, and let all your feelings out to God, cry if you have to, just talk to God. it really helps.