Cutting and other forms of self harm

By Jerry Kennard, Health Pro Friday, April 03, 2009

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Cutting is a form of deliberate self harm. It can be thought of as a physical manifestation of psychological distress. Cutting is a way of coping as much as a means of communication. It should always be taken seriously and viewed as a sign of genuine distress. Most self harm is undertaken by young pe...

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Lavendar.Luv

3/23/10 1:14pm

Hiya! My class is doing PSAs on different topics facing the world today!!! My group is working on Depression and cutting! If there is any information you can supply for us we would be thankful!

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- Lavendar

katelyn

12/28/10 9:26pm

I started cutting myself a couple of days ago and I actually really like the pain. The thing is, I don't really bleed. So it that still considered cutting? Is what I'm doing still wrong?

ahlanna

1/17/11 7:53pm

You should probably call a hotline and ask them. Not that many people will read your post. I have thought about cutting myself and I am really depressed, but talking with someone helps and it is confidential. Its like there is a emotional pain inside, but physical pain helps ya? good luck but get help.

National Hopeline Network 1-800-784-2433

http://www.hopeline.com/

Prevention Helpline 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK)

cutiepie_lover

2/23/11 8:10pm

i dont recommend you cut cause there are better ways to deal with stress or whatever is making u wanna cut,i will admit i cut and i get teased and i regret it alot.

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