Perfect life doesn't feel so perfect

[Jacobdhardtke]

hi guys, so I have been cutting for 5 years, and up until this year no one knew, about 2 months ago my mom saw my arm and asked me why, she pretty much thinks I have this perfect life with lots of friends and where she gives me what ever I want and I don't have anything seriously wrong with me and everyone and everything in my life is perfect, And so that's what she said, so I explain how a good day at school I only get ignored, I only sit alone and I don't talk to anyone, and a bad day I'm called names beaten and throw to the ground as I am told that I don't matter, and that's an improvement from where I use to go...(Not the only reasons just some of many) I just relapsed lastnight again, and I don't even want to stop at this point

[queenofcontrariety]

It takes a while to actually want to stop, but the time should come. All parents think their children have the perfect lives, but in all honesty, we don't. I am a little concerned that your mom didn't intervene or anything, I mean if my parents ever saw my cuts they'd probably freak out. My best advice is keep your chin up and replace the behavior. I sleep, like a lot, because I just need to shut out the world. I've done the rubber band snapping thing when I get anxious, there is plenty to do instead of cutting. So please think about some of the good life has in store for you once you get past this rough patch and try not to cut, because in reality it doesn't help all that much, it just causes yet another problem you have to deal with. Keep your chin up, okay? :hug:

[romes3]

It takes a while to actually want to stop, but the time should come. All parents think their children have the perfect lives, but in all honesty, we don't. I am a little concerned that your mom didn't intervene or anything, I mean if my parents ever saw my cuts they'd probably freak out. My best advice is keep your chin up and replace the behavior. I sleep, like a lot, because I just need to shut out the world. I've done the rubber band snapping thing when I get anxious, there is plenty to do instead of cutting. So please think about some of the good life has in store for you once you get past this rough patch and try not to cut, because in reality it doesn't help all that much, it just causes yet another problem you have to deal with. Keep your chin up, okay? :hug:

I agree, my mom has seen mine. I just make up excuses, and she's like be careful, i don't want anymore scars. The rubber band thing helps a ton, I use it all the time now. Cutting doesn't help in the long run, and does cause more problems. Focus on the good in life, and find something you enjoy!