hm. old things are coming back up, i'm scared again Options

[perfectxflaw23]

I know it's going to seem a little out of place, being that I haven't really seen anyone on here who has the same problems as me, but whatever I can say something.

My life just seems weird again. I used to cut, was strong for 8 months.. and I broke again yesterday. I just feel so weak for giving in. I did it because I can't let the past go. Things have happened, my dad was abusive, and my virginity was taken away from me (not by him). I just can't let it all go. I was getting really upset over what my dad has emotionally been putting my brother through. My brother used to get 100s, but now that my dad is working out of town and barely talking to him, he gets 30s. I'm fine with him being gone, but I'm so worried about my family. I'm so scared that what my dad has done to us is irreversable.

Anyway, I just wanted to get a few things out. Any advice? You can also post about anything that's bothering you, too.

[topsyturvy]

I can't understand how people think cutting will solve their problems..

If you wanted to kill yourself, why not do it in one gunshot, instead of slowly waiting for your blood to run out? If suicide isn't the purpose behind cutting, what is the purpose of cutting??

I suggest you talk to your brother. Tell him how important his grades are to him. Tell him how he won't make it to college if he keeps this up.

If your dad was abusive, you should have reported him..

I hope things start looking up soon. I really can't stand it when I see someone's life falling apart and I'm totally helpless. T_T

[jordanriane]

I can't understand how people think cutting will solve their problems..

If you wanted to kill yourself, why not do it in one gunshot, instead of slowly waiting for your blood to run out?  If suicide isn't the purpose behind cutting, what is the purpose of cutting??

I suggest you talk to your brother.  Tell him how important his grades are to him.  Tell him how he won't make it to college if he keeps this up.

Cutting does not always imply suicide. There are people out there who are comforated by the mere thought of cutting theirself. It's hard to understand when you don't do it yourself. Granted, I seem to grasp knowledge of it, but that doesn't mean I've done it before.

And saying "why not do it in one gunshot," was horribly rude and inconsiderate. She's asking for our help, and obviously wants it. Why the HELL would you imply she could've ended her life quickly by using some other method? Then again, you're probably under the age of fifteen, and really naive, but still.

And honestly, you do NOT talk negative to someone when trying to help them out with something. If I wanted you to do better in school, would you want to hear "you won't make it to college if you keep this up?" I mean, how is that supposed to encourage you to do better?