Just Started Cutting

[ScarredEclipse]

I hate to talk about this.. but I need to get it out. Alot has been going on in my life recently. I made a promise to my best friend, who is a cutter herself, that I wouldn't hurt myself. She said if I did she would. Yesterday I started cutting, and it kinda felt good to get it out. But I'm so scared that she'll find out before I tell her. I just really really hope that she doesn't because I don't want her to hurt herself. I just want all the pain to go away..

[Bath]

I'd keep it a secret from your friend, for her safety because she seems a bit unstable herself. Cutting is never a good thing, and you should tell someone you trust who can help. Family or another best friend or something. This forum is always here to help too[: and yes, it's always good to let it out and vent, may I suggest a journal or another outlet? Distract yourself before you cut more because it can be very addicting. You're not alone, just remember that.

[screamtobeheard]

You're not going to listen to what I'm about to tell you, but I'm going to try anyway.
Please, please, please do not get into this. I know it's hard when you have a lot going on and it seems like there's no other way to escape the emotional pain but cutting, but it really isn't worth it. All cutting really every does for you in the long run is make you feel worse about yourself. Trust me. Experience. Again, you probably won't listen, but I strongly advise you to try to stop now, before it gets worse. PM me if you ever want to talk about anything. We're all here for you if you ever need support.

[ScarredEclipse]

Thanks guys.. I hope more people post I really need help :(

[ally.may33]

If you tell her you may risk her safety and she may cut herself, but if you don't tell her she may be hurt as your friend. In my opinion, I would try and keep it from her, and if she confronts you about it and is upset, explain to her that you didn't want her to know so she would stop cutting.
Life can get tough sometimes, but we need to remain strong and hopeful. Things will get better, and cutting only makes matters worse. We should learn to love ourselves for whoever we are. Do not hurt yourself based off of outside problems. Keeping a diary or talking to a close friend or counselor may help. I've had self-harm issues myself, but I found that jogging or drawing really helped me avoid hurting myself in bad times. Is there something you enjoy doing that can take your mind of cutting when you're feeling down?

Remember, we're here to help, and if you ever need to talk to someone, please feel free to message me! Stay strong, Sabrina!

[Charleigh]

Just be honest with your friend. Keep no secrets.
Hopefully, they will understand. Just stay strong.

Just tell her how you feel.

But hun, when you promise someone you wont harm again and they promise you they wont harm either, you encourage each other, be each others mentor, guide each other, be there.

[ScarredEclipse]

Well I told her, and she took it well. We agreed that if I told her what was wrong she couldn't do it herself.. So everything is okay I guess :/

[Mike321]

Well done for telling her, that was a brave thing to do, and I'm glad she took it well.
It does make it easier when you have someone else to help you.
I hope everything goes okay, remember we are all here to help and support you too