Cutting is a serious problem that needs to be addressed so if you have a cutting problem, or know someone who does, get the info and help you need right here.
Cutting - What Is Cutting? 154c2d
Cutting is a type of self-injury that involves cutting the skin of your arms, legs, abdomen, or some other body part with a sharp object. When cuts scars, so people will usually wear long-sleeved tops to cover them up.
Why Do People Cut? 135g
There isn't one single reason for why people cut, but most people who cut aren't trying to eating disorder, emotional abuse, or low self-esteem.
Why Is Cutting Dangerous? 3y1r
It's hard to judge the depth of a cut. If you accidentally cut too deep, you could lose a lot of infections if you're using a cutting instrument that's not clean. As well, cutting can become a habit, where you feel like you need to do it all the time.
How Is Cutting Treated? 5w6p5r
Cutting may provide temporary relief, but there are other, much healthier ways to deal with the bad stuff that's going down in your life. Physical activity will help balance your emotions, so a teacher, school counselor, or another trusted adult since itting you have a cutting problem is the hardest, but one of the most important steps to overcoming it.
- For more help or info on cutting, check out S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) at www.selfinjury.com, or call their toll-free line at 1-800-DONT-CUT (1-800-366-8288).
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