How do I stop my self harm and who do I tell?

[AGELICATHECONFUSED]

I always though of self harm and thought that people who did it were stupid , then today people were really nasty towards me and I felt like complete garbage. I cut all over my arm , on my hips , and on my thighs and really burns right now. I don know is who to tell or what to do because I'm feeling like I should do it again.

[Gems692]

The best thing to do is make sure that you're not on any depressing social media. Unfollow all those depressing quote pages on Instagram and twitter, block anyone giving you the slightest bit of hate online etc. This is because seeing depressing things such as cutting or committing suicide causes a trigger inside you and makes you want to do it.

Mind over matter is a really important thing too. You need to build up that strength inside of you to not cut and find a much more helpful solution to solving your problems and tackling them head on.

Obviously cutting is a really bad idea. Not just because it brings yourself harm but it also leaves scars. These scars are all over your body and are a constant reminder of what happened and how you felt which brings you back into that state again. For some people it can be a never ending cycle.

Find a different way that helps you relieve stress. That might be by talking to someone (although I generally find they say the wrong things so I tend to avoid that), or doing art, listening to music, doing exercise such as running, long walks or yoga etc. Just find an alternative.

But most of all don't let these people get to you. All that typical stuff about haters being your fans - who knows if that's true, but you know what? It doesn't matter.
You are you own independent person with your own flaws and beauty.

I hear people say 'I'm never going to amount to anything'. But you don't have to. Life isn't about becoming a well respected doctor or being the new Einstein, it's just about doing what you love and enjoy and spending it with the people you care about the most. It's about trying new things and new experiences and trying to make every minute of your life worth it.

Feel free to message me about it whenever you need to - even if you just need a distraction. But I believe in you, and I know that you'll get past it.

[AGELICATHECONFUSED]

I've never read something that made me feel so important.

[Gems692]

You're important, loved and appreciated.

[Anonymous]

if you can, find the number for a therapist and psychologist and give them a ring, they can help you if you aren't comfortable with telling a family member or someone you're close too.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

instead of cutting yourself... don't. problem solved

[AGELICATHECONFUSED]

Some babies were dropped , you were clearly thrown at a wall.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

hey, if that means i don't cut myself every time my feelings get hurt, i'll run through 4 more brick walls

[AGELICATHECONFUSED]

It isn't just about having my feelings hurt , and I don't blame you for not understanding. I didn't understand either until today. I've gone rough things and experiences that most people never have to go through. I'm not as strong as other people , and am put down by the people I do love. If you didn't want to help , or say something that was useful , you didn't have to comment or post anything here.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

i did say something useful. if you feel like cutting yourself, don't. it's simple. you have full control of your actions. no one forced you or is forcing you to do it. if you wanna make excuses as to why you do it, fine, but realize that you have choices and if it's that much of a problem, stop. just like if you are eating a shit ton and realize you are getting fat, you can go to the gym and eat healthy to get in shape.

[AGELICATHECONFUSED]

Glad to know that no one will understand , thanks for your help.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

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[ted22]

Message me if you wanna talk

[EmpatheticLady]

Talk to family or friends. Consult a doctor or counselor to discuss your concerns.

[OGarD]

Don't let other people's words get to you. You know you and that's all that matters. Talk to a friend or sibling. If you and your parents are close, talk to them.

[Anonymous]

Tell your parents. Find someone of support who you can talk to when you're feeling like doing it.