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My question is about cutting/bulimia
17/female:
so I have a problem with cutting, and I haven't for like a couple months but recently ive started to get worse and worse urges and I really want to cut again, I've tried coloring,listening to music but usually I listen to depressing song. I don't talk to my parents and I don't go to a counselor anymore, i tried to tell my mom that I wanted to go back to counseling but she told me to write in my journal but I hate doing that, any suggestions other than talking to people? I feel selfish and I am so sorry this is long i have also started working out more than I have before because I am fat, and I want to puke most times I eat anything. What is wrong with me? I don't have bulimia but I have symptoms of it and yeah I will shut up now I am so sorry.-McKenna-
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Thank you for your question. You don't have to apologize, I'm here to give advice, and the longer the question is the better because that means I get more information.
I'm sorry you're going through this. I personally have suffered from both of those issues growing up. I know how tough quitting can be. The first thing you should do is remove any sharp objects that you have used before or could use to harm yourself. Put them away somewhere because leaving them out in the open can make you more tempted to cut. When you get the urge to cut, take a deep breath and relax. Tell yourself that you're not going to cut yourself.
I understand the diary thing not working. Although it does help to get it out, a diary doesn't always work. Sometimes we just need people to hear us, and sometimes we need a response, which are things a diary can't do.
I really do think you should try to see a counselor. Is it possible for you to talk to a school counselor, maybe? But I think the best solution would be to sit your mom down and tell her everything. Tell her about your urges to cut, and that writing in a diary isn't helping and you really need to talk to someone who can help you. You might also want to tell her about your bulimia urges, too. Hopefully she'll be a little more supportive and try to get you the help you need.
If that doesn't work, try calling a support hotline. S.A.F.E. Alternatives is a support center specifically for self injury. You can visit their website here: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) and you can call them at 1-800-dontcut. There are also a number of suicide hotlines you can call if you need to talk to someone.
I hope this helps. You seem like a very intelligent girl, and self harming is definitely not something you need to be doing.
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