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I'm a 21 year old female from Nova Scotia, Canada. I'm not as active on this site as I once was, but I will almost certainly reply to private questions sent to me.
Let's see, about me. I've been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Clinical Depression, as well as some other related mental and physical illnesses. Despite this, I'm happier now than I can ever remember being.
I've been a vegan since August 2007. In other words, I do my best not to consume anything of animal origin, ranging from the obvious (meat), to the somewhat obvious (eggs and dairy), to the not-so-obvious (honey, wool, silk, and more). I love this life. I have so much more appreciation for everything and everyone around me, and I feel so at peace with myself and the world. I wake up everyday and know that I'm making a difference. It's been a huge turning point in my life.
I recently graduated from high school after an extra three years due to my illness. It was a long road, but it felt amazing to walk across that stage. An added bonus was having the 15th highest average (over my high school career) out of 258 students!
I intend to pursue a career in psychology, first obtaining my BA, and then attending graduate school in order to study for my PhD. It's a little daunting at times, but I know it will be worth it. I want to help people, plain and simple. I want to make a difference. I want to change the world. And I believe I can, if only in a small way.
I think that's me in a nutshell. I also enjoy writing, knitting, multiple other artistic endeavors (including drawing, photography, music, and more), web design, and many other things. So, feel free to drop me a message if you think there's something I can help with.
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Does anyone have any tips on how to stop cutting?
Ask yourself first why you're doing it--what it gives you. And don't just say that it feels good, look deeper than that. What's it accomplishing? How is it going to improve your life in the long run? Is it getting you where you want to be in life?
I suggest telling someone, even if it's someone online (preferable NOT another cutter, though) and making yourself be accountable to them for awhile. If you cut, you have to tell them. It's better if you have a therapist to do this with, at least in my experience. If you have to face him or her and say "yes, I cut" it makes you really think about it next time you pick up that blade and pause for a moment to decide whether or not it's worth it.
You don't have to go cold turkey, either, if that's not working for you. Start slowly--tell yourself you're only allowed two cuts in one session, and only one session per week, or something like that. Then gradually reduce what you allow yourself until you're not allowed to cut for a week, then two, and so on. It worked for me.
It's not easy, but asking for help, like you did, is the first step. If you really truly want it, you will be able to do it.
But understand ahead of time that you may falter. Admit it to yourself and make a plan of how you're going to get back on track. That way, if you do mess up, you won't totally give up. You'll get yourself back in a routine and prove to yourself that even if you aren't perfect, you can control this thing, and beat it.
Good luck.
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