Hello<3
yes I was once in the who cut myself stage for 2 years.I actually weaned myself off of it.When I get mad now what really helps me is chewing big red gum.The burning sensation calms my anger.You should try it.If that doesn’t help then you should go to a psychiatrist and maybe she can help you.
that’s all the advice I can give you cuz I ain’t no dr. I am just a fun crazy 13 year old girl

Big, big hugs. I’ve been there. Really and truly. All I can tell you is that it does get better, though I still deal with it a bit when I get really stressed (I stopped two years ago). Talking about it helps, it really does. If you don’t have a counsellor, then talk to an animal or anything. Tell them why you want to cut, how it feels, and what you think it does for you. Try singing songs, loudly, to get your brain refocused. I work with horses and dogs…they really help me refocus. Try yoga or meditition (seriously, can help). Excerise really hard when the urge hits you. Tire yourself out. It won’t last this strong forever, I promise. I’m proud of you for getting to four months! It’s hard, I know, and you’re doing great. Find someone to be your ‘cheerleader’ someone who encourages you and reminds you of how good you are doing. I hope I helped with all my heart. I am so sorry you are struggling with this.

I’m so sorry. I cut myself and i know exactly what you mean by it being addicting. It is in it’s own way like a drug, and i hate that. I just did it one day after feeling so lost and i couldn’t make myself stop after that. I haven’t for awhile now though, and i’m hoping I never will again. But what helped me stop is music. I’ve always loved music and playing the guitar. I started writing my own stuff, getting my thoughts and emotions out through music instead of keeping it bottled inside. I’m actually playing in a rock band now which is like a dream come true for me, were just like one of those local garage band things but i don’t care and i don’t care if we never get big because i love making music and it’s become apart of who i am. If there’s anything you like to do, or always wanted to do i say go for it. i never thought i’d be writing my own music but i am and i love it so much. And i’m getting my feelings out in a positive way doing something i love to do rather than hurting myself. and journaling, or just writing anything, poetry stories just random thoughts or words that pop into my head. It’s fun and it helps. The best thing you can do is let it out. talk to someone if you can, write it down if you can’t, or do both. you don’t have to hold in anything anymore. people who cut are usually emotional, and emotional people make the greatest artists, musicians, writers, dancers, actors even athlets or chefs. let it out, you’ll be surprised to find the talent you’ve been holding inside yourself all along. and never give up, ever. there’s always a tomarrow and you never know the good that can come of it; sometimes you just have to wait a little bit longer. :) best of wishes to you and know your not alone