Depression?

[Summerlove3]

I am 14 and I having Been cutting myself for almost a year and I'm getting worse and worse...I am now having thoughts of suicide and I don't know what to do ... I feel like one day I might go thought with killing myself...the only thing that is stoping me is god....everytime I cut and I think of god I have to stop .....I'm just always so sad and don't know what to do ...please help :/

[emilyt92]

Hi, I don't know much about theedical side of things so I'm just talking from experience. The cuttig has to stop, it doesnt achieve anything. I realise now that I was doing it cause I. thought i deserved it. And total confusion as to what was going on. A lot of people are sceptical about depression at your age. Say 'its a phase' or 'its just hormones'. Even so if its making you cut and contemplate suicide, its got to be serious and needs resolving. I never spoke to anyone about it for years. Not even friends. My advice, dont bottle it up. I hope your3 feeling better soon, its hard at your age. Just keep your head up and talk to people!

[emilyt92]

Hi, I don't know much about theedical side of things so I'm just talking from experience. The cuttig has to stop, it doesnt achieve anything. I realise now that I was doing it cause I. thought i deserved it. And total confusion as to what was going on. A lot of people are sceptical about depression at your age. Say 'its a phase' or 'its just hormones'. Even so if its making you cut and contemplate suicide, its got to be serious and needs resolving. I never spoke to anyone about it for years. Not even friends. My advice, dont bottle it up. I hope your3 feeling better soon, its hard at your age. Just keep your head up and talk to people!

[Anneinside]

Yes, you need counseling. Also, there are some things you can do for the cutting. One is to get rid of the knife. I know that's hard but you need to do it. Here are two ideas for you. When you want to cut, mark on your arm with a red marker (temporary, not permanent) or hold ice where you would have cut. These interventions fill the need to see the blood or feel discomfort and relief.

[remar]

You really need to talk to your parents about what's going on. If you feel like you can't talk to them see your school counselor. Is there a reason your feeling so depressed and cutting yourself? There could be several different reasons, I understand that. And that's why counseling could really help you. Please speak to your parents or school counselor very soon.