Depression - Teen Support Group

Hi honey. I started cutting when I was in 5th grade. I used to cover my arms, from wrists to shoulder, in cuts. It gradually got worse as I became older, and expierienced more problems. The last time I cut, though, was in November, and instead of it being hundreds of them, it was only one. Since then I have tried to find ways to occupy me so I don't think of all my problems. I go out a lot more with my friends. The more you are with other people that DON'T BRING YOU DOWN, the more you don't think about the stress in your life. I also do graphic design. When you're angry or sad you can use that energy and focus it towards creating something rather than destroying something. Even if you aren't good at drawing, or graphic design, try writing poems. I also did that when I used to cut really bad. Crying is also a very good thing to do. I know it doesn't sound like it but it really helps release the pain and stress of everything going on. Music is at the top of the list in helpful things to do, and goes hand in hand with crying. You just have to tame yourself to cry and embrace the pain without getting that urge to cut. I put on a sad song when things are going wrong, one that means something to me and relates to my life, and then I let everything go. It's ok to cry, and even better when you're alone. Only when no one is watching, can you truly fall apart. I hope I helped, atleast in a small way. If you need anything, feel free to write me.

i only just started this year and i've omly done it like 5 times. im tring to stop beacuse people keep asking about them and i still have the marks. How i was able to stop was by looking for somthing to hope for evn though it was extreamy stupid. every time i felt like cutting i would think about it put the blade down and call a friend or go out side so i wouldnt be tempted to do it. it helps me sometimes but sometimes i cant stop myself. I kno that its hurting me but i can stop. deth keeps looking better and better but that thing that keeps me goin is the thing that i hope for. gay i kno but its what has kept me alive for the last two years.

I do too. I need someone else to talk about it with. Ive been doing it for about 3 years..... My parents have found out. I try to stop but then I find myself thinking about it.

i cut aswell.
im here if u ever need to talk!

yeah i do too and its gotten worse. im here if you want to talk.

yeah, i also cut. I also started doing it about three years ago. My mum found out two days ago that i was suicidal coz the school counsellor called her and made her come to school. If its any consolation...I know exactly how you feel. I desperately wanna cut but i promised the counsellor that i wouldn't try to hurt myself this weekend. Maybe you should try doing that to-I would feel bad if i broke that promise so when i feel like doing it i just think about that. Talk to a psychologist (my school counsellor is actually a psychologist) they may be able to help you.
Good Luck-Life ain't easy, we just have to make the most of what we've got! >_

yup. There is a support group here for self injury, you may want to check that out.

yep

yea i do, on and off for about 4 years, but this time i've been doing it regularly for about 6 months, and yesturday i told one of my best friends! (bit scared). but its hard for me, im not the most stable person i dont think, i cant go on other peoples myspaces, or look at peoples pictures, because they just make me hate myself, and right now he way i express it is by cutting myself, and i get set off by the smallest things. i am trying to stop but the only reason i can find is that its summer and i dont want to be stuck in big jumpers all year.