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I have a friend who is a cutter. She has been for as long as I can remember. Lately, we have become best friends and I felt like cutting, too. Not because I have a bad home life or because I have stress in my life or anything like that because I don't, but I think it's because I am best friends with her now. I did cut my legs up pretty bad just 2 weeks ago, but then I never did it again and now they are healed. I keep getting the urges to cut, and then I tell myself not to. But I still can't help but feel so influenced by her to cut myself. A long time ago I used to cut because I liked it, but that didn't last long and wasn't as obsessed with it as I am now. I love this girl with all my heart. She really is a GREAT friend that I had since pre-school, but I need help with trying to stop thinking about the whole idea of cutting all together. I must admitt that I did REALLY like it, but I know that it is unhealthy. But I STILL get those urges and they keep getting bigger and bigger .. HELP !* signed., helpless soul (link)
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Maybe by helping your friend you can help yourself. If you tell an adult about your friend, she can get help and then hopefully that will cause your urges to go down. She has a serious problem and so do you. You do not have to give up your friendship with her. Help her because you love and care for her. Help yourself because you do not deserve to go through that psychological pain. Even though you have no stress in your life, cutting will really ruin you in the long run. I have had experience with this issue when I was younger. I know you might think you do it because your friend does but I honestly do not think that is the case. I think you need to sit down and really think about why you feel the need to harm yourself. I have some tips to help you stop also. First, keep a journal and write down everything you feel. Second, if you feel the need to cut get a red marker and make slash marks with that instead (I know it sounds weird but it works). Third, if you continue to then tell an adult. You should try to help your friend stop and if she refuses to tell someone then you should whether she gives you permission to or not. If she really influences you THAT much and there is absolutely no other reason you do it, and you refuse to tell an adult..then you really need to disconnect yourself from her so you can at least be safe. Try to surround yourself with different friends that can influence you in a positive way. Whatever you decide, I hope for the best for you and your friend. Goodluck
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You are AWESOME with giving advice!
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