I Overcame Self Injury

If I Can Do It, Anyone Can...

By: AmILovely

Written on July 15th, 2008

***Caution, May Trigger***

I began to cut when I was in 8th grade. The first time was with a piece of broken glass from a picture frame. I had been suffering from depression for a few years and just needed a release.

It wasn't long before cutting became just another one of my addictions. I had to wear long sleeves in the house even when I was hot. I had to cut more times, and deeper, as time went on.

I finally was able to stop thanks to lots of support from friends, family, and anti-depressants.

By: AmILovely

Age: 18-21 , Female

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9 responses

Peepudles

i am also still trying to overcome this but i told my therapist and she was really understanding i also showed her this website and she liked it you really should talk to your therapist they r not there to judge you and if you are not doing it too bad she may just tell your parents

Feb 2, 2012
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Peepudles

i am also still trying to overcome this but i told my therapist and she was really understanding i also showed her this website and she liked it you really should talk to your therapist they r not there to judge you and if you are not doing it too bad she may just tell your parents

Feb 2, 2012
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HeavenHearts

I love your story. I am 13, and I am trying to stop, but the therapist will lock me up [in the mental house], if she finds out I was cutting. Is there anyone here who can help me?

Nov 9, 2011
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BelleRaven

I am trying to stop,and i've been doing it for five years. do anti depressants really help?

Dec 16, 2009
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InsanelyMe08

I too started cutting in 8th grade and battled with my depression. I'll share my story on here soon. I overcame it by my sophomore year in high school. Your story is similar to mine

Jul 16, 2008
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AmILovely

Thank you RUHI1! :)

Jul 16, 2008
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RUHI1

refreshing to hear such great news, true inspiration!!!

Jul 16, 2008
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mikemcneil

Well done on finding the help and support you needed!

Jul 15, 2008
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AmILovely

Thank you MsIndievidual :)

Jul 15, 2008
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