Not the razor blades type

[just-me]

ive cut with razors before, but found what im looking for is a real sense of pain and with razors the pain comes the next day when all you want it to do is go away. so i use less obvious things, break a ruler and scratch away until its bleeding, dig my nails into my arm so bad it bleeds, just tonight i got an exfoliator and rubbed at my thigh until blood spots started appearing all over it. is this normal? is this worse than razors or mabye not as bad? i just dont know what to think :/[/SIZE]

[Atonement]

Is that normal? No. No self harm is normal. All of these weapons are dangerous and are not a good idea at all. Above all, you should find a different way of coping. Though some people do this, but its still never safe.

No matter what you do, make sure that you clean and properly bandage it so that you may prevent infection considering that would be the worst of all options.

I would definately look into getting help professionally. The best way to cope with your life problems are through therapy and through professional help. All of the above are no better than the other considering they are all harmful and all do the same thing.

The best thing above all that is to get help. I wish you the best of luck.

[just-me]

my friend has depression and seeks proffessional help, and although she knows i harm she always reminds me that depression is somethin much worse than anythin else. this makes me feel like what i do is not that bad and no need to seek help
after all maybe im over axagerating things ...

[Atonement]

Depression is often closely related to self harm. So, if you self harm, chances are you could be depressed. And everyone could use some help. Even if you are exaggerating, there still is a root to all exaggerations and maybe you really do need help.

[just-me]

if i am ready to stop were d i go from here? i have NO idea

[Atonement]

It can be a hard road. But if you seriously want help, best thing to do is to talk to you parents about a doctor appointment. This can be a family physician who can refer you to a more specific type of doctor. Or you could go straight to a psychologist or psychiatrist. The best support you can get is from your family. Having people you live with support you is a great thing. They are ALWAYS there.

I hope you get the help you need and feel better.

[BlackenedSilver]

my friend has depression and seeks proffessional help, and although she knows i harm she always reminds me that depression is somethin much worse than anythin else. this makes me feel like what i do is not that bad and no need to seek help
after all maybe im over axagerating things ...

My friends do the exact same thing! The both have depression (Self diagnosed, because they refuse to go to a doctor) and know I harm, bu constantly moan about their depression.. Eventhough I think I have it too, But mines more of a self hatred thing.
I just ignore them when they talk about it, because if I mention my Sh or anything like that, they either think im doing it for attention or am faking. (It is the reason I turned to the internet to talk about things)

I dont think your over exagerating, Everyone always thinks their problems are worse when they hav depression. The best thing to do with her is just try and support and help her.

I agree with Addison the best thing you can do now is get some professional help, its the only way to beat it.

Hope you feel better. :hug2: