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February 26th, 2012
Ive battled cutting for about four years. I have no true friends anymore, my family disowns me, and I am newly wed to an abusive husband. I've been battling not to cut anymore, but the urge is just too strong. I have no one to talk to. No one who can truly understand my addiction. The pain that is trapped inside of me, the scream lodged in my throat...it's all too much to bear. So I cut myself again to night...But im just a failure...I couldn't even cut the right way. Only ended up having rows of scratches. I want to quit this but I can't!
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thelonelyone45
replied February 26th, 2012
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i am no professional or anything, but i would strongly recommend you finding a therapist... if you cant afford one, there are hotlines that you can call free of charge and they talk you through it. im here if you want to message me more, but i know that when im feeling so close to the edge, i call hotlines, its good just to hear that voice of another person, and they really seem to care. you dont have to tell them your name even, unless you want to, and they only know what you tell them... you sound ike a very strong person...

about the abusive husband, that may be a trigger for your self harm at points, and it could make you worse. i understand that you may not want to leave him because you love him, or for other reasons (kids...) but there are shelters out there you can escape to, and he will never know where you are unless you tell him... but if he is abusive and you dont get away soon, you WILL more than likely get worse...

im here if you need to talk... and i hope this helps a little bit...
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Urwifemykid
replied February 28th, 2012
If i could quit liqour, you can stop cutting! Remain positive even at the darkest times, takes a lot of will power! Go to the mall buy your self a new out fit or something! Play some games like playstation 3 or xbox 360 to help keep your mind off it.

Also there should be online chat theripists sort of like A and A. Your punishing yourself when you don't deserve it, you sound like an ace person, i hope you get over this. When you do you will be extremely happy you over came it.
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lillywolf
replied November 6th, 2012
I know how you feel. I am only 15 and I have been cutting for a year due t family issues. my step mom is getting me help because cutting is a cry for help. there are people you can go to. try getting s doctor's appointment and discuss with your doctor
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