I know this is under ED's but....

[amywarren]

I would like to stop cutting. Is there anytips on how to? I googled it and came up with a few things. But I would like some more tips or whatever. Thanks

[superkitty721]

Its so like, cliche to say this because its all people say, but really, find an alternative thing to do when you want to do it.
I used to cut like twice or 3 times a day and when I stopped, thats how I did it.
I got off my ass and exercised when I felt the worst about myself, I relaxed and found a movie to watch to calm myself down, even just holding and petting my cat when I'm crying in my room makes me feel better. I used writing too [been a writer since I was born=P] but I currently have terrible writers block and can't. Once you get yourself on track in the habit of not doing it, it will be much easier to keep yourself from doing it when you do get the urge.

[zci]

yes, it is hard, and yes, u do need to find an alternative...only thing that I have come up with (via internet) and that actually helps is: take a red marker and draw where u wanna see blood, also for me (not sure for u...) I can call my therapist...and journal writing is the cure of the soul...Hun, I find it great that u wanna stop :-) my luv and support :-)

[Automatic]

Okay.
I use to cut and it was EXTREMELY hard to stop. So it's not impossible. c: What I did was run, called up my friends and talked, did absolutely ANYTHING to not cut myself. It was hard, I'm not going to lie. Now I really regret cutting myself because when I cut, I cut deep. I have scars everywhere and it's really unattractive. :c They're FINALLY going away, and I'm a happier person now that I've stopped cutting.

Goodluck, x

[amywarren]

Thanks guys. I'm ganna try these things. :D I pray I can do it.

[nathrakh]

Well dunno how this helps. But i stopped the major cutting when i couldnt wear t shirt and normal clothes anymore because the cuts would freak people out. Sometimes i still cut but no longer on a daily base. But it just sucks having to cover up ur body at all times to avoid people bothering u with it.

[amywarren]

It still helps :) I always have people ask me what happened and it sucks having to lie to them

[EyesBlackAsCoal]

I'm gonna agree and say that writing is the best thing ever, It's what got me through me first couple of weeks, I also have a friend who rips up paper when she wants to cut. It's great you wanna stop :D, I'm so glad that I did even though I'm really ashamed of all my scars now :(

Good Luck x

[zci]

me 2!! I am soooo ashamed of scars, its bad, they r bad...and still, I journal, I talk....and it is soooooooooooooooo hard to let go of this behavior...

[shlizz90]

It's so difficult to stop =[ the red marker thing never worked for me though...
to be completely honest, i started punching my calves and thighs instead of cutting. bruising is less harmful (though not by much) and it still hurts, plus it doesn't leave scars. Sorry it's kind of bad advice but sometimes taking baby steps can really be helpful