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nickkstar
January 9th, 2011, 11:14 AM
Well my friend, is depressed, over her ex, she really loves him, and he was thinking of getting back with her, but he said no, now she is depressed, and she has just recently cut her self over it, and im telling her no boy is worth dangering your body, and saying hes not the best she'll meet.
anyother suggestions? :(
georgiamay
January 9th, 2011, 11:18 AM
The best thing you can do is be there for her. People that self harm often feel very alone, like they can't talk to anyone, so if you just let her know that you're there for her to talk to, it should help.
If it gets worse, tell her that she should probably try and get some councelling, but don't be too forcefull about that, make sure she know's that she is in control. But if it gets worse then tell her that if she doesn't get help, then everything will get worse.
But just be a shoulder to cry on. Maybe ask her to call you when she wants to cut or something? Just being there is enough to make someone feel less alone.
Fiction
January 9th, 2011, 11:22 AM
Sounds as though she just wants some attention. Maybe not in a bad way, she wants people to realise how bad she is and give her the attention she needs to feel better. Of course if she is going around telling everyone she has cut herself ignore her.
If there are other things going on in her life as well it could be like an overflow of emotions. She feels hopeless and doesn't know what else to do but hurt herself. if this is the case do as georgia said, and just be there for her.
nickkstar
January 9th, 2011, 11:33 AM
Sounds as though she just wants some attention. Maybe not in a bad way, she wants people to realise how bad she is and give her the attention she needs to feel better. Of course if she is going around telling everyone she has cut herself ignore her.
If there are other things going on in her life as well it could be like an overflow of emotions. She feels hopeless and doesn't know what else to do but hurt herself. if this is the case do as georgia said, and just be there for her.
shes not telling everyone, i just dont no wat to do >.<
Weeping
January 9th, 2011, 11:59 AM
Yeah, Kathy and Georgia pretty much stole my words.. xD
But oh well, I really hope it'll be better soon
:hug:
MadManWithaBox
January 9th, 2011, 12:07 PM
If she's telling you, she's clearly reaching out. Respond.
Mike321
January 9th, 2011, 02:37 PM
As the others have said really, she wants help, just let her know that you are there for her.
What Kathy and Georgia have said pretty much sums it up
krissie_love
January 9th, 2011, 07:48 PM
umm heres my advice, don't make a huge deal over it. that would probably just overwhealm her. just try to talk to her. maybe after the breakup she feels worthless and cuts to let the emotional pain out?
Stay
January 9th, 2011, 07:52 PM
I've had a few friends who cut over relationships. I pretty much told them I would rather them talk to me about their problems first, before resulting in self harm. I made them promise they would call me or text me if they felt that way.
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