I never did it because other people were doing it, either. When I was surrounded by people who didn't cut, I felt even more isolated, whereas when I met other people who did it, I finally had someone who I could talk to about it. Mental illness isn't contagious, and coping with it isn't as simple as "surround[ing] yourself with healthier people". It would be nice if it were that easy, but it isn't.
Is it normal if I think cutting yourself is stupid?
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I never did it because other people were doing it, either. When I was surrounded by people who didn't cut, I felt even more isolated, whereas when I met other people who did it, I finally had someone who I could talk to about it. Mental illness isn't contagious, and coping with it isn't as simple as "surround[ing] yourself with healthier people". It would be nice if it were that easy, but it isn't.