How can u help a friend who cuts?
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you should tell someone quickly. That person is obviously depressed and if thier depression gets worse it could possibly end in suicide. Please tell someone about your friend. And if your friend gets mad oh well at least your trying to keep him/her alive and safe.
Well I used to cut I was very very depressed but my friends were very helping they told me how much it hurt them that I cut they said that they would die if I died because of that they told me they were there for me and they wouldn't stop they did any ting and every thing to help me stop and it worked I will never ever cut and my friends still help me get through my rough patches
First of all, I want to say that it's awesome that you are so concerned about your friend. It shows how much you care.
Cutting can get pretty serious. Cutting usually starts out with minor superficial cuts but go on to deeper longer cuts. However, this does not always happen. Some people do not cut deeply. Sometimes they cut deeply on accident.
As for the reasons people cut, there are lots of them. Some people have a hard time talking about their feelings, so they bottle them up inside and then cut to release the pain. It's like physical pain is a way of expressing emotional pain. If they're feeling numb, cutting and seeing blood is a way to feel something and sort of bring them back into "reality." Sometimes people cut as a way of reaching out and asking for help. They may not ask for help directly, but if people see the cuts, they will know something is wrong and can try to help the person.
I know this isn't what you probably want to hear, but there is no real way for you to "stop" a cutter. Cutting is a choice by that person. He or she may feel like they can't stop. What you can do is be there for them and remind them that you are always there for them if they want to talk. They may not want to talk about it, but they will appreciate knowing they have your support. Hope this helps.
call 1800 dont cut
Sadly, there isnt much that you can do other than being there for them when they need someone to talk to. Most people cut in order to numb their emotions, like if they are feeling intense anger or depression, they may cut so that they can feel "happier", which is just a numb feeling. You wouldnt really know unless you have cut what it feels like...it is just numbness.no feeling negative emotions, it is amazing, it is easy to see why so many get addicted to it. Cutting can range from small scratches to deep wounds. It usually starts out small then progresses. As the addiction grows, so does the need to do it more often and deeper. I'm glad that you care enough about your friend to help them, I know that some people who cut get ditched by their friends because they are scared, I'm glad you are brave enough to want to stick by her and help her.
hi doll. i recommend that you approach her and discuss it with her. she's cutting for a reason. as for me, i started to cut so i could feel anything even pain. she might be cutting because she feels overwhelmed and stressed. for many, cutting is a way to release built up tension. i know it sounds odd. but, cutting does feel good. with that said, the problem could become worst given time. i always describe it like a drug. you cut one time and you think this feels good. then you start to think well i cut every time i need to deal. most likely it will get worst. frankly, i'm not sure if there's stages and i have read a lot about cutting. i'm attaching a link that will help you understand the cutters mind. it also provides some suggestion. hope this helps.
btw, i should not just because your friend cuts it doesn't mean that she's going to commit sucide. that's a myth.
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