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did something i shouldn't of and need advice?

for the first time in years i cut myself last night.

i don't want to sound emo but i had a bad few weeks nd i needed to feel something (i have nothing against emo's just so you know).

can anybody give me advice in how to get out of this habit?

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  • Paul M
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    we all do things we are not proud of. many people drink to excess, use drugs etc. often we feel like we have no control over what we do. you are not alone and you are human, you make, and will continue to make, mistakes. it sounds like you have trouble controlling this behavior, perhaps it is time to seek the advice from a, understanding and trusted friend, parent or professional.

    I hope this helps

  • 1 decade ago

    dear david,

    you are NOT emo, this is not your fault, and you cannot control this without some assistance. this is a disorder, an illness, that you can overcome, but it is probably going to be job for the experts! no one can help you over the internet either!

    without delay, please go see a doctor or a psychologist...you can be treated. it is up to the doctors to decide if you need counseling or if a combination of counseling and prescription medications is best for you.

    if you like a more natural approach, you could try accupuncture and counseling. a good naturopath will know if you would be better served by a physician or an alternative medical professional. (search online in your area to find a naturopath)

    the feeling of wanting to hurt yourself can be caused by something that happened to you, maybe before you were even old enough to understand or remember. it could be a glitch in your brain's chemistry. sometimes it can even be a physical problem or an illness....you are NOT emo, but this is not something that happens without a reason. it IS something that can be figured out.

    the next time you feel bad, please call someone before you hurt yourself. no one is going to say you are emo! your emotional health and your physical health are both important and can both get too complicated to handle on your own...

    i care about you, and even though i don't know you, i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. i hope you find some relief. this is an awesome ride on this planet...i want you to feel happiness and not pain!

  • 1 decade ago

    find someone you trust and someone you look up too, someone older. It is a bad habit and can take you down fast. You need to be held accountable to your body. God made us to be like him not like the one who robs us of that!

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