I need to stop.

[Youngmurder]

hello, i'm 15 years old and suffer from depression, i cut myself, i need to stop, but i can't tell anyone because there is no one to tell, please help.

[Littlelegs2003]

I used to cut when I was a teenager and now, at 30, I hate my scars. I know why you do it - it gives you a different pain to focus on. It's like once there's a physical pain to think about and treat - blot with a paper towel, run under water, whatever - then, for a second, it blots out the pain of existing. But try hard to find another outlet - believe me, you will regret those scars in 10 years time. Write in a journal, draw, take pictures - even if at the start it's all cuss words or black streaks across a page, or bleak, dark photos. You don't have to talk to someone you know - I remember how impossible that seemed when I was your age. The adults in my life didn't see ME, they saw who they thought I was. Post on this site, see a different dr, does your school have a counsellor or would that be too public? I know how you feel, I do, but I also know that in 10 years you'll still have those scars and you won't remember what felt so bad that made you do it. Keep posting, please.

[mightaswellask88]

When I was 13-14 I used to cut myself- and now that I'm in my twenties, II look at the scars, and I can't believe I ever did that. Not because there's any reason to be ashamed, but because the age you're at is a tough one... within a few years you'll think back you will barely remember the feeling of pain and depression. Physically, your body is changing, mostly your mind and hormones. Because of this, it's very easy to feel highs and lows- when you're happy you're really happy, and when you're sad, you're really sad, and depression sticks. You're basicaly looking to solve your depression by feeling adrenaline... but this is a short term fix for marks you will have forever. And trust me, you won't want them! You simply need to find a better relase- do you have hobbies?? Learn to keep yourself busy, and challenge yourself so that at the end of the day- you feel like you've accomplished something. And you know what is the easiest way to feel better about yourself? Help other people who are feeling low. When I'm sad, I come on and tlak to people who need help. Knowing I can help someone lifts my spirits.

[lozzbra374]

Wow I am an idiot I just wrote settle down with a girl, I ment girl or guy. I thought of what I was saying but didnt finish my sentence :/ Awkward for me haha. Sorry about that ahah.

[lozzbra374]

Please stop! I am 15 and I have depression and I don't know exactly why you do cut yourself but believe me it is not the answer. Look at the bigger things in life. Think, in about 5 years you might be living somewhere totally new, new people, new life. You might find the girl of your dreams and settle down with her. You might get an amazing education and grow up to be someone you have always wanted to be. This is something I think of every time I am depressed. I think soon this will all be gone and I can start over, have the life I want. Please dont cut yourself, though I don't know you and you don't know me if anything happened I would feel terrible for not stopping you. Imagine how your family would feel if something was to happen. I am always here to talk and I do know how hard it is to talk to someone. I have been to consolours before and I hate them, they don't feel my pain, they don't know. But I do, I am always here :)
Smile.
- Lauren :)

[votehappycrack]

I am 14, and I started self injuring at age 11. After some serious hospitalisation I'm recovering really well. If you ever need to talk I'm always here to listen. -Gianna