[Nadya]

Hi Amanda: I’ve been there, and I still struggle. I’m also a therapist. Most people don’t understand, because most people don’t intentionally try to hurt themselves, and most people cringe at the thought of cutting themselves, even accidentally. But you are right…mutilators need help. It’s an addiction, just like drinking or doing drugs. We do it to deal with stress and internal emotional pain. The release it gives in phenomenal sometimes…not to encourage anyone to try…but you and I know that it’s a coping mechanism. The best thing I can suggest is find a therapist, or even a friend online to talk to (see my email address below). Another thing you could do is educate your friends, family and community about the seriousness of this problem and the lack of help and support you feel. The more people know about it and the more they understand, the more they can help. When you think about it, other problems such as child abuse, wife battering and eating disorders were hidden problems and no one wanted to talk about them. Now it’s more mainstream and help is becoming more and more available. Reach out to someone, and if they don’t help, don’t give up.

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Name : Nadya, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Disability : Hearing Impaired/Terminal Illness, Race : American Indian, Religion : Wiccan, Age : 29, City : Vancouver, State : NA, Country : Canada, Occupation : Therapist/Emergency Medicine, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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