If I don t cut myself I break down crying help please I m 13 I m crying as I write this?

plz dont cut do you have depresssion? are you sad? buddy i am here for you i am still a cutter and i am 26yo so plz stop cutting i know you may not but i have hope and crying is not a bad thing cry all you want to just plz dont cut

It sounds like you are going through a lot right now. Thank you for reaching out for help! Hurting yourself may seem like a quick way to relieve pain or cope with stress and depression. However, it will only do more harm than good in the end. The most important thing that you can do to stop self-harming is to find something else to replace this habit with.

There is an excellent website that lays out 99 coping skills that I would encourage you to look at: http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/DiscoverIt/Articl...

It is important to understand that the thoughts that you think dictate the feelings that you feel. If you think negative or sad thoughts, your brain releases chemicals that make you feel sad. If you think positive thoughts, your brain releases chemicals that make you feel happy and calm.

A way to identify your thinking pattern is the following: for the next week, carry around a small notebook and write down every negative or sad thought that you have. This will help you to see how many of your thoughts are negative. The average person thinks a negative thought every two minutes! Then, after writing down the negative or sad thought, immediately write down or say out loud a positive thought. Come up with a list of positive thoughts that you can tell yourself: “I’m OK.” “Today is a good day because I am choosing that it will be.” “I am strong.” “This too will pass, and I will get through this.” Sometimes it can help to talk to someone and tell them about what you are going through. Please know that there are people who can and will help you with what you are going through. You may want to consider talking with a counselor at a hotline. There are many hotlines that are 24/7 and will work with you and situations like yours. Some even have email and/or chat if you would prefer.

Hopefully, you will continue to reach out! Sincerely, KO, Counselor

I'm very concerned to hear about the hard time you're facing, Rory. As you’ve discovered, life can be stressful, and intense feelings can be nearly overwhelming at times. Perhaps it seems as if you can express -- or maybe even release -- some of the deep emotions by purposely causing physical injury. Unfortunately, however, this way of handling feelings and needs always results in even greater hurt.

It is crucial for people who struggle with this problem to take immediate steps toward recovery. In other words, this is not an issue you should try to handle alone. That’s why, if you haven’t done so already, can I urge you to tell your parents what you’ve been going through? I understand that this won’t be easy, but I do believe it’s necessary. If you simply can’t bring yourself to face your parents, maybe you could ask another trustworthy adult in your life -- such as a teacher, or a nearby relative -- for advice.

Have you tried “journaling,” or writing down your thoughts in a notebook every day. Journaling is an excellent and safe way to pour your heart out and release the powerful emotions bottled up inside of you. Sometimes art, music, crafts, dance, or sports activities can be constructive ways to express your needs, feelings, and desires as well.

I'll be praying for you, Rory. Please don't lose hope. #HelpIsOnTheWay

I know a better way to torture yourself.

Believe me, if you really want to feel pain and misery you just have to do this thing that tortures the souls of millions daily.

Its called homework.

Go back to school kid

Then you need to cry. Journaling also may help you.