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Originally Posted by rhaevyn
At the risk of getting another cheap shot taken at me by someone on the board...I cut. Trying to stop. Been doing it for 4 years. Physical pain is often easier to handle than mental pain.
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You can stop, you must believe that you can and will stop. It isn't easy and it takes time, but it can happen. Is there anyone you can share your feelings about cutting with? Someone you trust? They don't have to have any experience with cutting, they only have to listen and be there for you, someone who will not hold it against you or pass judgement.
I am not an expert on this subject, but I know that talking with someone helps. If it is no longer a secret, then it must be a "real" situation...that needs a solution, also you are no longer alone with your cutting.
Thats why I feel these forums can be so much more than just a place for idle chat, I don't expect them to become a home for everyone's problems, but they can, and do reach so many people, that otherwise may not have the chance to communicate with a large group of people. They can remain virtually anonymous and people are apt to discuss much more private issues, when they know they won't be made a fool of.
rhaevyn, if you don't have anyone you feel you can talk to about this, I have been known to have a very good ear for listening. Just wanted you know that someone will listen, if you need to talk.