I cut myself a lot

when i'm depressed, i'll cut myself cuz it helps me from committing suicide.but lately the depression is overwhelming. even now i have the urge to kill myself.
what should i do? i don't wanna die but i couldn't stand living either..

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  • Avant-Garde

    I'm sorry but at first I read the title as "I cunt myself allot".

    It's normal to cut yourself. I'm willing to bet you that a greater part of the population does this then they're will to admit. I used to cut myself, but not with razors. It was soothing even though it hurt.... Even if you get the urge to kill yourself, I urge you to try to fight it. Try to find a way to stop and find something else that will comfort you. Wear rubber bands and every time you get the urge to cut, pull the rubber band back and let it go as hard as you want. Make art or write poetry. When, I'm my most depressed, I tend to write poetry. Those poems aren't very positive, but they still help me to express myself and feel better.

    Good Luck:)

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  • nanonymous

    next time you cut, treat your self to something special on my behalf

    some ideas:

    1: sprinkle salt and lemon on cut
    2: pour bleach over it
    3: heat up hair straightener then burn yourself over the cut
    4: dip in copper sulfate(the wound of course!)
    5: pour vodka over the bleeding wound then set it alight(BURN MUFFUGA!!!)
    6: CUT JUST A LIL DEEPER

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    • YouKnowWho

      You're the quintessence of the sort of people that shouldn't even be allowed on this website.

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    • kelseyt

      The sad thing is some people might actually take your suggestions. When I used to cut myself I used to put sanitizer and vinegar on my cuts. It really hurt, but I liked the way it stung. I practically had an orgasm over it.

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    • coolnigga

      Some good ideas

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  • Fingerlickinggood

    If you feel no option but to cut yourself then I suggest using properly sterilised equipment, seek help with this. I believe there are several approved pamphlets on the proper procedures. Preferably you should seek help from a medical professional to deal with the cause.

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  • EMO ALERT!

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  • okcomputer

    this is not normal but very common with teenagers who don't really know what to do with their lives :/ try meeting some new people and just talk to them it will make you feel much better but, make good friends if possible. I know some people lack social skills and what not making this seem quite hard but give it a try, loose some of the shyness and just go crazy ... well, not to crazy. try to think why you feel depressed and ask yourself what you life would be like if you didn't feel that way.

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  • Johhny

    I had like a year of hard-core cutting and it only got worse. The reason I started is still unresolved too, so I still struggle a lot. I stopped when my family got involved and everyone I knew got afraid for me. It's been six years and I never went to a counselor, never even really told anyone the reason I started. Eventually you figure out what is getting you so down, and change it, live with it, or die. If it comes to the point where you don't want others to save you, your truly ready for suicide. One thing that emo kids don't realize is when your really knocking on heavens door, it's because that's what you want, and nothing is going to stop you, nor will you have a problem with it. I guess I'm still alive because I realized I like being low, I like being depressed and I find reasons to stay that way. I'm not saying that's why you do it, everyone has their own story. You have to figure this out though, no one else is going to be able to. All the help in the world won't help you overcome yourself.

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  • pinkfingers

    you don't know me and yet you're asking me not to kill myself. why?

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  • ishouldhavebeenborninthe70s

    Listen to PureKorean. That's exactly what I was going to say.

    I struggle with cutting/depression as well. I have friends who also struggle with the same problem and we do our best to help each other out without making each other relapse. The best thing you can have right now is a real friend, that will talk, and understand...AND some form of counselor. They help. And if they don't help...keep trying counselors until you find the right one.

    Don't kill yourself. Please.

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  • lawliett

    See a mental health professional. They help.

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  • NotSoNormal

    Are you Emo?

    I have a lot of Emo friends and have saved like 3 of my friends lives by just talking to them.

    Find a friend and talk to them. They help.

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    • pinkfingers

      i did talk about it with a close friend of mine. but she just said 'oh...'
      then she tried to change the topic.

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      • PureKorean

        Then your friend isn't really a good friend. Instead of turning to your friends. Look to more closer people like your family. And if this doesn't work, go seek help from a counselor.
        Just don't kill yourself...Please..

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  • emolove

    i have the same problem. just relax and pick out the good things in your life. hope this is useful :)

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  • 1337woody

    use my motto Fudge it, who cares. stop worrying about everything, just do whatever. as soon as you let go of all the crap in life you feel so much better. just do what you have to to get by. i used to do things to myself because i felt bad, but then i just quit because i stopped giving a crap

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  • Coold

    ive felt like this many times but dont cut myself. i just take out my anger on something in my case i play sports

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  • Geez - go get help, see your Dr.

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  • gako

    Emos are over rated.

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