Becoming Addicted?

[Mortal Coil]

I've been cutting since I was 10 or so, and have always been more or less in control of the situation: I could stop myself for weeks at a time, and only needed to cut if I was in a very dark place. However, I've recently had this strange compulsion, an insatiable need to bleed that won't go away even after I've cut. The worst part is that right now I am at a relative "high" emotionally and am worried about what will happen when I hit another "low". Please help!!

[DaylightDusk]

Find a friend that can help you, look for love. When i was like 16 or so i looked for love so so much... i never could find it, so i turned to drugs... now i couldn't quit drugs if i wanted to. I have a mental addiction

[Desuetude]

Keep all sharp things or anything you use to self harm out of your way. Do other things ti entertain yourself and keep you mind off the need to cut, keep yourself busy when your on a low don't even let yourself think about reaching out for the razor or knife. Think to yourself is it really worth it? If you have a close friend or someone you know you cab trust and will listen talk to them about it, I'm sure they want to help you
I think you need to start finding ways to quit slowly before it starts getting so out of control you become addicted. You say you were in control at the start but really think about now, it it's not helping and your still craving for more is it really worth it. I mean the fact that people cut is to help them control there pain, if you are unable to then cutting should no longer be considered an option. I know it's hard to do but try and find other ways of getting out all you emotions rather than harming yourself for no good reason. Paint, a diary, just keep trying things until you find one that works.

Cutting isn't the only option and you need to remember that before it starts to become the most important thing in your life.

[Bath]

First of all, since you were 10 you've been self harming? I'm so sorry, that's such deep stuff for a little kid to get into, and it isn't fair that anyone that young could get into that kind of stuff. <3

Second, throw out your blades and keep busy. You have to first WANT to stop or you'll never get anywhere. Once you want to stop, get rid of everything you cut with and find distractions. Hot showers, writing, venting, drawing. Make those become your addictions instead.

It's definitely not easy but I have faith. Do it for yourself.