Could this possibly help?

[kawii23]

So I'm thinking of stopping cutting, I used to swim competetively and I might start again. Could this possibly help me stop thinking about cutting? Please don't say anything bad, I'm trying to stop :)

Cutting is pretty much cutting yourself to get rid of emotional pain, and its pretty much only temporary, but it leaves you with scars. Pretty much just like getting a cut, but doing it on purpose

[bednobs]

yes

[wolf63]

If you are self-harming you really need to go to your GP to get some help. The reasons why people do this are complicated and your doctor may refer you to a psychologist to help you deal with the 'why' aspect.

Your GP is a good starting point.

[ummmm]

It might temporarily take your mind off it but it's not dealing with the root cause. You need to see a psychiatrist...

[NazNomad]

GP = Doctor btw.

[ummmm]

Yeah - Obviously your doctor should be your first port of call.

[lcg]

you must see a mental health professional for practical and emotional support in dealing with your self-harm - referred through your gp. swimming may be a positive influence as exercise is good for mental health and well-being and there is also the added factor of having to have arms etc. on display so may help as a further deterrent for cosmetic reasons also. in order to minimise scarring, i recommend using bio-oil and prompt, clean wound care in order to maintain skin integrity. good luck with things and i hope you do find the motivation to change this part of your life x

[prendy91]

im going through a hard time myself and i tell you what talk about it and try get help it will do you the world of good x same as wolf speak to your gp

[NazNomad]

Are your parents aware of your self-harming?

[kawii23]

No they don't know

[NazNomad]

Tell/show them and ask them to help you ... after all, you're only 14.

[ummmm]

You have to talk to someone before it escalates. You don't need your parents with you to visit the doctor.

[NazNomad]

ummmy, it might well be a PAYG health service.