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Q: so my friend wants me to get help. i guess i may just need help. i just stopped cutting about a few weeks ago, because my mother found out. I have family issues, like my father. i used to hate the world. sometimes i feel all depressed because of my family.. i dont know, advice?
okay ive been there. its been four years of cutting. im so sick of it but i love it at the same time. its been a week and four days since i last cut and belive me thats like a milestone.

It's important to find ways to soothe or focus yourself when you feel like self-injuring. Make a list of non-harmful things that help you feel relaxed and real, like playing a sport, meditating, drawing, or playing an instrument. Keep this list where you can see it so when you feel like hurting yourself you will have other options and you can choose to do something else.



Here are some ways to use up nervous energy:

* go for a long walk
* dance to loud music
* shoot hoops or kick soccer goals
* go jogging
* clean your room

Here are some ways to relax and de-stress:

* take a bath or a hot shower
* listen to music
* write in a journal
* talk to a friend
* read a good book

Many teens find that keeping busy and spending time with good friends and family helps the most.

Thanks for the list. you should get some help too ya know.

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My name is Jessica ; i have brown hair, but i died it reddish ; I love my friends: ; my best friend is hailey mattson, idk what i would do without her. ; i love pink & green & black ; I love Hanging out with friends & Shopping ; i make mistakes. ; i have regrets. ; i hate being alone. ; i can't go a day without spilling something on myself. ; i hate school. ; i never call anyone back. ; i don't like being wrong. ; im a huge procrastinator. ; i act a lot smarter than i actually am. ; i hate being ignored. ; i cry. ; im shy. ; i can't start a conversation with anyone. ; i have enemies. ; i can't sing, but i try anyways ; i'm horribly uncoordinated. ; i laugh way too loud. ; i can't look anyone in the eye. ; many things just seem to get to me. ; i get annoyed easily. ; i'm not even close to perfect. ; i cut. ; i dont know how to deal with problems. ; i have low self esteem. ; i've been in two mental hospitals. ; i love the movies not like everyone else , augusta gone , && odd girl out. ; i'm such a sucker for lifetime movies ; i like the religion wicca.

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