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Cutting
This question is just to get opinions:
If someone you knew told you that they cut themselves, what would your first reaction be? Would you think they were crazy, would you try to help them, would you be scared of them, or what?
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i would first ask them why they are cutting thierself. that would be the first thing outta my mouth is why. THEN i would go get them some help, to get them outta that. cuz that leads into many other things. which none of them are good.
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I used to and I told my best friend and she wasn't angry or thinking I was crazy. She was more concerned about helping me and being there for me less so worrying about my every move. I also told my boyfriend so he wouldn't be shocked because I have scars and he was shocked but he said he wouldn't like me any less and he knows what Ive been through and understands. My close guy friends told me he cut and I was worried and I talked to him and we got him help and hes doing good now so it depends on the person I suppose.
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ohkay,
most of the time. people do it for attention.
they're just normal people that are going
through a hard time.
so, help them. don't yell at them
don't control them.
talk to them.
now, if they're cutting in places,
less noticeable,
like their legs or body,
then, that could be serious.
cutting on the wrists, arms, etc
[noticeable places]
is a cry for attention.
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I wouldn't leave them alone like the last poster stated. They obviously came to you because they need help. It's a mental health issue that needs to be dealt with.
Your first reaction should be to tell them you support them but have to do the right thing and tell an adult be it a teacher, parent, other other authority figure. Do it anonymously if need be.
I would NEVER think they were crazy. They do have meantl health issues that cause them to do this. One treated by a psychiatrist and monitored closely by one they will overcome the thoughts an illness that causes them to cut.
You definitely should help them as it's your ethical and moral obligation to do so. don't be scared of them because they are as normal as you are except they have a temporary illness (if treated) that can be treated which will make them stop cutting.
It's easy to be scared of something like this or show anger or avoid the person with the illness but you shouldn't. You need to support them and both of you need to overcome any ignorance about the mental health issues causing it.
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I'd leave them alone, it's their own business. I would think less of them for following such a stupid and dangerous fad, though.
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I wouldn't think their crazy but just that they need help I'd try to talk them out of it and kinda ask them what's been troubleling him or her I'd get help for them not because I want them to get into trouble but because I care enough to try to help them .
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I would definetly try to help them
i would tell her to stop cuttin herself
or id smack her outta it
haha seriously sometimes you have to yell to get somones attention
but to get seriouse
i would ask her what the problem was
and id help her
id deal with it
or help her deal with it
try that or something.
byee
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i actually have a friend that does that..she told me a long time ago back in 7th grade lol and she now in 9h ..lol i was at first i didnt no what to say and i stared off wiht oh my gosh why are you doing that but then she explained why and all so i said you no im gonna help you and i was there whenever she needed me and she thanked me as well for it ..hope i helped
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when my friend told me she did
I felt sad for her and just tried to be there for her. <3
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I would, honestly, be scared. Not OF the person, but FOR the person. I mean, we actually just learned about this in health and cutting is way more serious and way more, I don't want to say "popular" but common, there we go, than most people think.
If yourself or somebody you know is cutting, get help. Please! Don't keep it to yourself, you can be saving someone's life. I can't stress it enough, Please Tell Someone! It's not something to be taken lightly.
Good Luck.
-Laura. (15-f)
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ok, well i had a friend who cut themselves about a year ago.
i was devestated for them.
I still remained her friend.
but honestly, cutting doesn't seem worth it to me.
i mean, yeah, we ALL have our problems, no denying it, but i just don't think it's the way to go.
and you know, i just recently went through the same problems my friend did a year ago and i'm cut free, and plan to remain that way.
i feel that if you really do have issues that you feel like you need to hurt yourself, you should talk to someone who will LISTEN and UNDERSTAND what you're going through. that's what i do. i talk to the people involved in my life who care the most about me.
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well i would probably not think that they would be exactly "crazy" but that person might just have some problems, or just depressed. everyone has diffrent ways of handling things, and this person is handling it in not such a good way. i would help them, even if they say they dont need it. they dont realize it but they know that they need help. i might feel a little weird around them. it depends on how well i i know the person
hope this answers your quest :]
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I would try to help them. I wouldn't think they were crazy because they would probably be in a serious situation that caused them to take the anger out like this.
I would probably refer them to an organization called To Write Love on Her Arms. The website is twloha.com. If you or a friend cuts, please go there.
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Well, when I first learned that my friend cut, I started crying because I felt horrible for not even suspecting.
I wouldn't be scared of them or judge them in any way, shape, or form, though.
Then when I learned that my best friend cut, I was speechless because I really didn't know what to say. But, hmm, yeah.
Emily
15/f
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I would try to help them. Since I am not qualified to do anything myself, I would let someone know who is in a position to intervene (e.g. a parent, teacher, counselor, etc).
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