TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i started cutting just to see why people did it and when it started to make me feel better i started to do it more and more until i realized i had to stop but i couldnt and i dont know what to do iv been to so many therapy places and had friends try to help but i just dont know where to go from here.
TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,
Thanks for contacting us here at TEEN LINE. Trying to cope with life and the situations that surround you can be extremely difficult and overwhelming to deal with. I understand that cutting can help sometimes relieve inner pain. I am wondering what might have led you to start cutting. I know that you had said that you were interested in cutting because you wanted to know why other people did it, but i was wondering why you are continuing to cut and if there is something bothering you. It sounds like you really not happy with your situation. Have thought about wanting to stop harming your self? It sounds like you might want support and guidance that will really help you and people that you can rely on. I know you stated that you have sought out friends and therapy places, but i was wondering if you had thought about talking to a trusted adult or when school resumes, a school counselor? I have a couple of resources that might help you. www.self-injury.net is a website that you can get help from. Safe Alternatives phone number that you could call & leave a message and they will call you back when they can. Safe Alternatives also deals with support, family re-unification, as well as other services that may help you. Their phone number is 800-366-8288. Also i was wondering if you have a hobby like writing in a journal or playing a sport that could help you release your pain in other ways. If you feel like you need to talk, the TEEN LINE Hotline is open from 6 to 10 PM PST every day. Please feel free to call in as we are willing to listen to any problems you might have. Our phone number is (310)-855-4673. Thanks again for e-mailing us.
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