I've been cutting for a while now..i just can't seem to stop doint it. it hurts so bad, the scars are so ugly and i can't stand it. any suggestions?
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goldenviolet
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hi hun. 
after over 10 years of stopping; i still have a few marks. it actually makes me feel special that i'm still here. that i survived it all... in the mean time: take very special care of yourself. a doctor would have some very good ideas. neosporin is great. vitamin E. ... another thing you can do, to make yourself feel more confident; is wear a lace braclett. let it remind you to not hurt yourself. ~ blessings and prayers to you sweetheart. the Lord will carry you through this. ~ love dee
after over 10 years of stopping; i still have a few marks. it actually makes me feel special that i'm still here. that i survived it all... in the mean time: take very special care of yourself. a doctor would have some very good ideas. neosporin is great. vitamin E. ... another thing you can do, to make yourself feel more confident; is wear a lace braclett. let it remind you to not hurt yourself. ~ blessings and prayers to you sweetheart. the Lord will carry you through this. ~ love dee
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berry2000
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Do you have someone in real life you are confiding in? That is the first step. Also a list of "other things" you can do when you get the urge helps to distract yourself. It is a long hard road but we are here for you. I think the list is posted in a sticky somewhere.
You are such a precious child of the King and you are loved. Try to remember that when times get hard.
You are such a precious child of the King and you are loved. Try to remember that when times get hard.
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tell someone, anyone (in real life), the relief of telling someone is great... if you have already told someone...awesome! talk to them =D ... trust me on this it helps... choose someone who will accept it
as for the scars, dont let them shame you, one day they will be marks of victory, proof of what you will have come thru =D but... if you really want them to go... concentrated cocoa butter with vitamin E faded mine in a couple of weeks, if you want them gone for good have patience... and get out in the sun, tanning helps too
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If you don't already find someone in real-life to talk to about this, it is the hardest step but if you have done it or once you do it, it is a big relief. Feel free to hang around and talk here.
God Bless Ya
Nat
If you don't already find someone in real-life to talk to about this, it is the hardest step but if you have done it or once you do it, it is a big relief. Feel free to hang around and talk here.
God Bless Ya
Nat
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You may be hurt but you are not alone here. There are many of us who will support and pray for you and give suggestions of what helps us. I hope that someday your name may lose the "alone" part. Besides if you are a child of God, He will never leave you or forsake you. Do you really want to stop? When the urge comes have a list of things you can do instead that build you up instead of tearing yourself a part. Honey, you are worth far more than you think you are right now. It takes time to learn and understand that concept. Talk to someone you trust and be accountable.
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HolyOne87
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I agree with Berry. If you don't have anyone to confide in, find someone. That can be so helpful. The person I confide in has been helping me fight SI for a few years..and only recently have i somewhat stopped (have been cut free for 6 or 7 months).
I hope the urges lessen for you. **hugs**
I hope the urges lessen for you. **hugs**
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I used to do that stuff too... and it's hard to stop.
Like the others have suggested, do you have a best friend or a role-model figure you can talk to?
For example, I met this wonderful person in Group Therapy about 8 months ago, and we agreed to "sponsor" each other. We make contact by phone or text-message every day, and it helps curb the urges for me because I feel like a role-model to him and he feels the same way about me, so the badness is avoided and we can laugh and have a good time when we meet up.
Good luck and I'll send some good energy your way, sweetie.
Like the others have suggested, do you have a best friend or a role-model figure you can talk to?
For example, I met this wonderful person in Group Therapy about 8 months ago, and we agreed to "sponsor" each other. We make contact by phone or text-message every day, and it helps curb the urges for me because I feel like a role-model to him and he feels the same way about me, so the badness is avoided and we can laugh and have a good time when we meet up.
Good luck and I'll send some good energy your way, sweetie.
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