Cutting. Options

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Cutting is like an addiction like drugs are addiction. You can never stop when you want. I've been cutting/carving for 3 yrs. It feels so good but I can't go on like this. I want to wear short sleeves. Ugh..Also I could go to a mental ward. I'm not going to tell my therapist because she will kill me..What should I do?

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I cut for four and a half years. I started when I was 13 and a half and I never thought about quitting until I sounded a lot like you. I wanted to wear short sleeves and I didn't want to have it always on my mind. I didn't want to need it anymore. I went to therapy for a year, but it never really helped me. You could be different, though. Try telling your therapist. They won't kill you. They're there to help you. And, if you're like me, and it doesn't work, find your very best friend and tell them about it. Set up a plan that whenever you feel the need to cut, you'll call them or they can come and stay with you until you get through the feeling. That's what did it for me. I was finally able to let go, and I haven't cut in 7 months. I finally threw out all my razors that I was keeping.

It felt like the best thing in the world. Even better than cutting itself. I still go through tough times and I often find myself needing to pick up the habit again, but I know how controlling it gets and I don't want to be controlled anymore.

I may seem rude by saying this, but in my opinion, Cutting is absolutely PATHETIC! I mean, it's saying "I cut because It feels good... like squeeshy pillows" (Don't ask, that's the weird way I interpret cutting). Plus, most people who cut, just do it for a petty reason -_- I mean, I can understand if your parents abuse you (as in, hitting, locking up in rooms, etc) or you feel neglected by the world, but that does not always mean you should cut. Just get on with life -_-

Everyone has their own way of releasing the feelings inside. And, I know you'll never understand, but sometimes the pain on the outside (i.e. cutting) feels a hell of a lot better than what you feel on the inside. Try being a little more open minded.

Anyway, I hope you stop soon. <3