My Friend's Been Cutting

[Cap'nCrunch]

I just found out that someone extremely close to me is a cutter, and I want to know if there's anything I can do. I've considered killing myself before, but I've never wanted to cut, so I don't understand why my friend would feel the need to cut. This person's very important to me, and I'd do anything for them. What should I do? I'd appreciate any replies

[Antares]

Well...a few months ago I found out a friend did too. There is something you could do. YOu can sit down and talk to them. You can talk about why they do it, do they need to do it, do they need help, etc. There are many things you cant talk about but you have to understand that they are going through issues and its your job to help them.

Good luck!

[Malcolm Tucker]

I just found out that someone extremely close to me is a cutter, and I want to know if there's anything I can do. I've considered killing myself before, but I've never wanted to cut, so I don't understand why my friend would feel the need to cut. This person's very important to me, and I'd do anything for them. What should I do? I'd appreciate any replies

Sorry if I repeat what John said, but you need to find out what's going on in their life. Remain as calm as possible, and don't freak out. It will distress them more. Take him/her out to lunch or just go out, and when they are calm just ask them, and offer any help you can.

[Axellance]

What u really need to do is be supportive of all eforts to quit. but try not to give them to much attention for cutting (positive or negitive). Just love them and care about them as always, it will make them feel bad if u treat them any differently because of this. As i said try to help them and be verry supportive and positive about any efforts to quit (even failed or short lived ones).

[electric7rocker]

this is probably a repeat... but just dont get mad at them. that will just make them feel worse, or not want to talk to you about it. same with threatening them with not talking to them any more. be supportive (with quitting) and understanding (of all of it).

[Cap'nCrunch]

Thanks for everyone's advice.

[Nihilus]

Help ur friend not feel stressed