Alright. Theres alot going around the internet about cutting, I want to clearify as a cutter myself. Teens who cut are suffering or crave something, weather its acceptance, attention, or depression. My parents didnt believe me when I told them I thought I was depressed. I had to get their attention some how so I went to school high off cough pills (triple c's) I OD in science and passed out. My parents finally took me to a therapist, I was 13 at the time. He said i had a severe case of depression and should be on medication. Well, my mom decided that was a bad idea so now I have untreated depression which has led me to commit suicide over 10 times. The last time I attempted suicide my best friend called my mom and told her I was in danger, my mom then sent me away to my teachers house so she can get me baker acted. Durring that time I didnt cut myself, and I've been a cutter since I was 12. I just turned 14. For some people like me, cutting is off an on. Others cut every day. My point is, therapy is very nessicary for kids who cut but thats not why they should go. They should go so they have someone to talk to. Never talk to your child about their cutting. Unless you can not get a therapist for him/her. Never cry about it in front of them, that will make them feel even worse like they brought it on you. The only thing you should do is be a friend. Not a parent, that scares them away and will make them hide it from you more. You have to be sure your teen can see their friends on a regular basis, because my parents put me on lockdown I attempted suicide. I wasnt getting the love I so desperatly needed, so always make sure your teen does. I could go on forever about the do's and dont's. If anyone needs more advice ask me via E-Mail.
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