Help Please?

[OnTheFritz]

Ever since I was 11 years old I have had a self harm problem and it isnt normal like cutting or anything like that...
I dig at my skin until it bleed sometimes until i hit bone in my leg...
Also I banged my knee with a piece of wood so hard so many times I got a bruise and ended up developing Bursitis from it in my knee which I may need surgery on.
Once I dig on my leg once a scab forms I peel it off and then it develops deep scars.

I have clincal depression and I get into these moods where I just need to harm myself but when its over I get so mad at myself for doing it!

Does anyone have any advice IREALLY want to stop because I have a boyfriend now and hes really concerned if I continue I may get a infection in those deep wounds (Which I had one once and had to be in the hospital fo a week)

[May-]

I know exactly what you are saying. I have the same problem and when I get mad for doing it, I do it again, cause I feel stupid.
I can't give you any advice because I don't know how to stop it either, but you can talk to me anytime (contact info removed)
Everytime I feel like cutting, I try to keep my mind busy, do something you really love. I write songs, so I write a few verses, then record them on my computer, and it always makes the urge pass por awhile.. sometimes I can't help it, but when it works, I'm so proud of myself.

Edit: I'm sixteen, I started self harmming when I was thirteen.

[Amyxoxo]

As you live in america I don't know if this still counts
Firstly, it is extremely important if/when you do hurt yourself badly then you will need medical attention. There is a first aid sticky if you need this.
Anyway, I told my school. They encouraged my parents to take me to see a doctor (Otherwise I'm sure they would make an appointment for you). Then from there I went to see her and she refereed me to go to see a councilor.
Although I have only had one session they will then decide what treatment you will need from there.
So yes, I'm sure there are hotlines to call as well.
Good luck
Amy x

[LiTTleBrok3nDolly]

Im just saying what i think would help if i was in your situation and whats sounds good to me i hope this helps.

It sounds to me like you need to do something harsh, if you can maybe some art that takes a lot of elbow grease. Like, glue layers upon layers of paper on it, write angry words on it, put thick paint on it and before the paper dries completely rip it off and pick at it whenever you have the urge. Scrape at the paint, stuff like that. If you need to feel pain then hold an ice cube, when i do on rare occasion i do it until my hand cant move, not a smart idea but it takes the urge away for sometime.

If you need to see blood or bone, use red paints, white paints and maybe even draw on the canvas and add bumpy features to it and pick at it later.

[Fiction]

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