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My Friend Found Out About My Cutting

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My Friend Found Out About My Cutting

<div class="ExternalClassF4EF45CA90424EDD807934C677B3DC5D"><p>​<span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">I have cut as a coping method. My friend found out she wants me to see a counselor or talk to someone but I'm scared. Please help me. </span></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass3B97505870B748ABBAC0E06F5511B997"><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">It sounds like your friend cares about you and wants you to feel better.  We know that cutting is used as a way to deal with tough emotions and to cope in tough situations.  It isn't the best way to cope and there are healthier ways to cope.  When you use self-injury to cope with emotional issues it can become difficult to stop, so, it probably is a good idea to talk with someone to help you.  They can help you to develop a safety plan and find other ways to cope.  </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">There is nothing to feel scared about because others want to help you.  We want to help you and can talk with you more about what you are going through.  We can help you find positive coping skills and resources for counseling in your area.  By handling your stress in a healthy way you will become happier and stronger.  You are struggling and it is good to allow others to help you.  We know it can be scary, but, your friend cares about you and wants to help and so do we.  We know other adults in your life want to be there for you also.    </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Open up to a trusted adult, share your story with them, let them know how and why you are struggling.  </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">We want to encourage you to try to stay away from self-harm and try other things to distract you from cutting like listening to music, talking with others, exercise, journaling your feelings, and many others that can really be good for you.  Here are a  few articles from our website that may also be helpful.  </span></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-self-injury.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-self-injury.aspx</span></a></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-when-feelings-lie.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-when-feelings-lie.aspx</span></a></p><p></p><p><a href="/Pages/10-Ways-to-Stay-Grounded.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/10-Ways-to-Stay-Grounded.aspx</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style=""> </span></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-99-coping-skills.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-99-coping-skills.aspx</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style=""> </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">​​We hope to hear from you soon and allow us to help you,  you are very brave to reach out and hope you will continue.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Take care, </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Anne, <span style="background-color:transparent;">Counselor </span></span></p></div>

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