How do you tell your parents?

[Anonymous]

How do you tell your parents that you cut yourself?

[Anonymous]

I can only assume your parents love you very much and want the best for you. That being said, not too many people are going to react well to the idea that their child is purposefully hurting themselves especially if they've never heard of cutting or don't know others who do and the psychological component to it. Prepare that they may react badly to this, but if you are seeking help, which you should, it's part of the process, and maybe it will lead you to a place where you are able to get help and no longer feel you need to do this. I used to cut, but I never told my parents, and hid the scars under colorful wristbands and stuff, but I did tell my friends. My friends were very supportive and helped me get through my issues. Hopefully you can get through yours too. Good luck with everything.

[Melpomene]

You find a therapist and tell them first.
Trust me, parents never react well to finding out you cut.
Seek professional help first, then use it to soften the blow when you tell your parents.

[Asker]

I'm going to a hospital today because I'm sick and I'm concerned that I'll have to put on one of those sleeveless gowns.

[joeb73]

there is no easy way to tell someone you need help. you have all ready made the biggest step and that is knowing you need help.
call this number they might be able to help guide you threw your troubling time
If you’re not sure where to turn, call the S. A. F. E. Alternatives information line in the U. S. at [phone] for referrals and support for cutting and self-harm. For helplines in other countries, see Resources and References below.

In the middle of a crisis?

If you’re feeling suicidal and need help right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the U. S. at [phone]. For a suicide helpline outside the U. S., visit Befrienders Worldwide.

[I_am_repulsive]

I'd show them the scars, so that they can help you seek professional help. Tell them why you feel the need to cut yourself

[Asker]

They haven't exactly scarred yet.

[MickyMouse1231]

Just tell them. Say I've been going through some stuff and this is the way I chose to cope with it but I need help. Seeking professional help can make a world of difference sometimes. Good luck hun <3 stay strong

[Anonymous]

"Mom, Dad: I'm a spineless, overly emotional pansy who can't deal with my issues like a normal human being so I mutilate myself."

[Asker]

What are you fucking bitch you have no right to post this on here. I bet you'll never help a single soul in your entire life. I hate the fact that people think that they can say whatever the fuck they want. Especially when they know it's fucking rude. People like you don't deserve to have a fucking life. That's what I've been growing up with my entire life. For 17 years I've been bullied not verbally but fucking physically. Do you even know what it's like to get fucking raped and then to pregnant with a pedifiles baby. I bet you don't. So if you want to go and hurt people's feelings, then do it but see what it gets you in life. So if you think that being pregnant at the age of 17 with a 36 year old mans baby is not a valid reason to cut then you should fucking die.

[Opinion Owner]

I help people all the time. But I still think that cutters are spineless, overly emotional, and don't know how to deal with their issues normally without mutilating themselves. Stop being such a drama queen and learn how to deal with your issues like a normal human being. I'm sure there are people all over this world who have been through way worse than you have and they have never resorted towards taking an object and cutting into their skin to deal with their pain.

Go seek therapy for your issues instead of damaging your skin and risking cutting to deep and killing yourself to resolve them.

[Cervause]

"Sorry mom , I made a damn mistake I've done. But I realized how bad and i just sorry."

[Anonymous]

Just tell them so you can get the help you need. You don't need to sugar coat it.

[Nivekian]

I'm sure they will want to know why, are you ready to tell them?

[Thatweirdone_]

Show them the scars

[Asker]

They haven't scarred yet.

[Thatweirdone_]

Or show the wounds then
I'm pretty sure they'd understand even if you say nothing and show them

[Anonymous]

I don't because I never knew my father and my mom's dead,

[Anonymous]

Don't tell them