Parent Cutting Please Help
I Don't know what to do about it. I'm confused and don't understand why my mom is doing this. I've told people about it but they don't seem to help. I'm scared. What should I do?
Answer:This is really a tough one kiddo. Because your Mom is an adult and because her behavior is not life-threatening (cutting is not necessarily suicidal) she likely can't be treated against her will. You could call your local crisis services where you could talk with a live counselor for free-they are usually available 24 hours a day-and talk to your Dad or family members who are adults who may be able to persuade her to get treatment. The one and only thing you yourself can do is to let your Mom know how her cutting behavior affects YOU and hope that that will motivate her to consider treatment. Do not take it personally or ever feel you are to blame for what your Mom is doing-she's choosing a self-destructive way to cope with her own feelings and may need help finding healthy alternatives, but remember it isn't your fault.
I used to be a cutter you take her to a therpist! It works I quit in no time!
go to a doctor right away and tell him/her what ur mom is doing to herself. she needs an intervention fast. i'm glad ur reaching out for ur mom and i wish u luck.
this problem is too big for you. talk to a trusted adult or counselor at school.
If you are in school, go to the SAFE coordinator. Tell the coordinator what is happening. They will have solutions for you. You will not be able to help your mom, someone else needs to-
if your mom is "cutting" she needs to seek help. Something is causing her so much pain inside that she's not finding any other way to deal with it other than self hurt*