Advice for helping a friend?

[ManageX]

So My best friend cuts, and it just really hurts to know that she harms herself for what seems like no reason, all I could ever want is for her to stop. Idk how to get her to stop ive tried everything. Advice?

[Fractured Silhouette]

Well the best thing you can do for her is support her. You can't force her to stop. Let her know that you're there for her as a friend and you're worried that she might seriously hurt herself one day. Tell her that she doesn't need to harm herself to feel better and you're there to talk to.

Also, people don't self-harm for "no reason". Ask her if she is willing to talk about why she is hurting herself, and recommend she find professional help if it's serious. Good luck.

[ManageX]

Well the best thing you can do for her is support her. You can't force her to stop. Let her know that you're there for her as a friend and you're worried that she might seriously hurt herself one day. Tell her that she doesn't need to harm herself to feel better and you're there to talk to.

Also, people don't self-harm for "no reason". Ask her if she is willing to talk about why she is hurting herself, and recommend she find professional help if it's serious. Good luck.
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I meen there is a reason but its... dumb, i meen she says its because she hurts me and her friends, and i meen we are like brother and sister, and i have done all that for the last 2 months and its just not working

[Mirage]

Ask her exactly what it is that is making her cut like she does. If she doesn't tell you then maybe you can ask to watch how she does it? I've not been around many people who cut so I don't know how they would react. She probably will be too embarrassed that she cuts and (maybe, HOPEFULLY) stop cutting.

Really sorry if my advice was useless,
~Mirage

[StoppingTime]

Just start by talking to her. Depending on how close the two of you are, this could either be somewhat natural or extremely awkward.
Don't guilt her into stopping. (i.e. "You know this hurts other people when you cut etc...) This will only most likely end up making her feel worse.
Ask her what's bothering her, and just talk to her, and let her vent as much as she needs to.
See if you can find ways to help distract her. Interest her into a new hobby, anything she may be able to do.
This will only fix the problem temporarily though. If you feel that her life is in serious danger at any time, then just tell someone you both trust. If it isn't, than keep it to yourselves.

[Abyssal Echo]

I have a friend that was a cutter believe me you can not make her stop but, you can be there for her, support her. if you two are close talk to her try and find out who or whats causing her to cut . if you can do that then you'll understand the situation better then by talking and being supportive hopefully be able to help her stop.

[ManageX]

Just start by talking to her. Depending on how close the two of you are, this could either be somewhat natural or extremely awkward.
Don't guilt her into stopping. (i.e. "You know this hurts other people when you cut etc...) This will only most likely end up making her feel worse.
Ask her what's bothering her, and just talk to her, and let her vent as much as she needs to.
See if you can find ways to help distract her. Interest her into a new hobby, anything she may be able to do.
This will only fix the problem temporarily though. If you feel that her life is in serious danger at any time, then just tell someone you both trust. If it isn't, than keep it to yourselves.

Thanks this is really helpful

[MemoriesLost]

I suggest you just keep telling her how strong she is. Encourage her to continue the fight but also hint that cutting isnt the way to do it. I agree with those here and I think you should just make sure that she knows you're there for her as a friend and someone she can trust. It will make a difference. It may be hard, and it may take time, but she'll win this fight with you by her side. Just the fact that you cared for her to try to help her before and then request advice to help her further is way amazing. I bet my life that she is grateful. Keep it up!