i have this friend who is to afraid to admitt that she abuses herself. she isn't the first friend i have had like this but she sure is the hardest to convince herself. she just thinks its normal. and i mean it's not. yes a lot of people do it but it scares me. what brings people to that point? can you please explain that? she acts like her life is great and nothing ever goes wrong. but today she didn't wear her long sleeves and i saw the scars. she burns herself and i saw cutting scars and some new cuts. i'm worried for her. she is going to go too far one day and i just want to help. she just keeps pushing me away. i just don't want to leave my best friend. please help me!
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Illnesses? xOMsRunninAwayOx answered Monday November 15 2004, 9:14 pm: Hey hun! Thanks for coming to me. I had a friend who used to do that. Its hard, people do that.. They do it because they hurt inside but dont want to believe it. There scared to face the facts. If your friend isnt listening to you and you dont want to lose her as a friend and you try your best to convince her how much you care for her as a friend and that your always going to be there for her no matter what and that you love her. Just let her know how much you care for her. Then i would call a hot line or tell on a teacher or counselor. She *NEEDS* Help, Therapudic and Thereapy to help her stop cutting herself. She needs someone to be there for her. It wont get her in trouble she wont be put into a insane aslam or nothing. They will take her to counseling. Counseling helps. They make you smile and figure things to do to help you when your upset. She keeps pushing you away from her problem because she 'LOVES U AS A FRIEND' she doesnt want to hurt you, so she doesnt want you getting involved. She's scared, she cant stop herself. She needs some serious help to help her STOP PUT to this harm to herself. If i were you i would tell someone. Help your friend. She might be pissed for a while, but your saving a life and in the long run she will thank you with her life. You make the move dont let her make the move first and end up DEAD! Please.. Help your friend. I hope i helped you. Please let me know if u have anymore questions. Im sorri about your friend, but please help her out. [ xOMsRunninAwayOx's advice column | Ask xOMsRunninAwayOx A Question ]
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