my friend told me that she started to cut herself and i was like fighting back tears all day but i swore i wouldnt tell anyone and everyone was like WHATS WRONG WHATS WRONG cause the cutter is like my really good friend...i dunno why she does it either because i always see her smiling and having fun and she has a lot of friends i guess shes just putting on an act for everyone but anyways i think shes like always depressed about different stuff but i never knew it was this bad until the other day...i talked to her about it and told her she shouldnt do it anymore and stuff but now i think she started again WHAT DO i DO?!
Rarin answered Monday October 18 2004, 6:09 pm: Tell someone. As her friend, you have an obligation to her to help keep her safe. Don't let fear of losing her stop you from helping her. Yes, you'll be HELPING her. If you love her as much as its sounds like you do, this is a step you'll take, no matter what the risk. [ Rarin's advice column | Ask Rarin A Question ]
silentkate answered Monday October 18 2004, 1:48 pm: I know you swore not to tell, but if she is hurting herself you need to tell someone. She may be mad at you at first, but hopefully she'll eventually see that you told because you love her and don't want to see her hurt. It's better to have her healthy and mad at you, than in pain. [ silentkate's advice column | Ask silentkate A Question ]
the_haha_boat answered Monday October 18 2004, 12:42 pm: never agree to not tell! that was a mistake. Cutters can go to clinics and meet other people like them. Trust me theres more than one cutter in your school too. Straight up ask her, are you still doing it, and then ask her if she wants to go to a clinic, or a support group, and if she doesnt than you can go to one for someone who knows a cutter and they'll tell you what to do, and how to give them support. Call a local hospital or ask a school counselor for a # for a support group but dont tell them your friends name. [ the_haha_boat's advice column | Ask the_haha_boat A Question ]
gemmaholly answered Monday October 18 2004, 10:24 am: it may not necassarily be an act, sometimes when people are on there own their emotions build up and they can go into a kind of thoughts over- drive which can make them not crazy but a little insecure causing alot of pain which causes them to relive the pain by cutting them selves. unfortunately you may never actually find out why exactly she is doing this as they tend to keep it secret but you have to do what you feel is best. if things do get any worse i would consider telling her parents but not to your friends knowledge. its a hard position to be in and there is no right or wrong answer just do what you think is right. hope this helps :) [ gemmaholly's advice column | Ask gemmaholly A Question ]
Niiqquhzdream answered Monday October 18 2004, 6:27 am: I know this might sound like a realllly bad idea-but you got to tell someone! If someone is hurting themselves or other you really got to tell someone about it. Its not only affecting them,but you keeping a secret is affecting your life too. Most people hurt themselves for attention but I don't know that much to see if that's the case. Talk to your friend,tell her how YoU feel about it and try to prevent her from doing it again. Of course, no one can be controlling but it will help if a good friend like you talksz. I had a friend that used to cut herself, an it took her forever from so many friends, to realize it wuznt right. Good Luck!-Tiffany [ Niiqquhzdream's advice column | Ask Niiqquhzdream A Question ]
amy_o answered Monday October 18 2004, 2:24 am: you really need to talk to her try to get her to stop. if u really want her to stop talk to her if she is such a good friend of your she should understand how u feel. [ amy_o's advice column | Ask amy_o A Question ]
BabyGurl_1503 answered Monday October 18 2004, 1:40 am: hey. let me say this. when i saw your question it sounded alot like my best friend. she too cuts herself and heres what i did. i wrote her a letter just telling her everything and about how badly she was scaring me and her family and surprisingly that worked. now you could do that too but if it doesnt work, i know your going to think im sounding a little to motherly, but you should really tell her parents or the school councelor. she needs help and if you cant talk to her than you can atleast tell her parents and allow them to get her some help. sorry i couldnt be any more of help. good luck with your friend. i hope she understands what your trying to tell her.
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