Hmmm thought I'd join a cutter's community for once and see how it goes.
Name: Yiwei Sex: female Age: 15 going on 16, innocent as a rose... pshhhht yeah right (continue song if you wish. you must admit, it is a good movie) Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Do you want to stop cutting: I don't know. How long have you been cutting: Two years Where do you cut: I have scars everywhere on my body, and where I cut depends on my mood. Most commonly abused are my wrists, arms, hips, ankles and chest. Have you been to anyone for help (If Yes Who?): No. What do you use to cut: Blades picked off razors, razorblades, x-acto knives. Note Or Greeting: I love you/Je t'aime/Ich liebe die/Te quiero/Wo ai ni/etc, etc.
Name: permanentrose (not my RL name but the one i use on forums and LJ Sex: f Age: 18 Location: Englanh Do you want to stop cutting: No How long have you been cutting: 11 years Where do you cut: my arms, stomach, legs. Have you been to anyone for help (If Yes Who?): a counsellor, psychiatrist, hospital spells. What do you use to cut: razors mostly but if it's bad whatever i can get my hands on. Note Or Greeting: i just want to offer my support and help and hopefully people will reciprocate that to me.
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how long does it take for a deep cut to seal? i just made a deep open cut that's now sealed with a butterfly bandage. i was wondering when it will be safe to take it off.
Name: Karen Sex: Female Age: 18 Location: Illinois Do you want to stop cutting: As Of Right Now... No. How long have you been cutting: On And Off For 4 Years Where do you cut: Inside Of My Right Arm, Stomach, and Chest. Have you been to anyone for help (If Yes Who?): No I Keep To Myself About It Usually What do you use to cut: My Favorite Is The Razorblade, Saftypin for Small Scratches, Kitchen Knife For Big Gashes. Note Or Greeting: I'm Just Here To Talk To People Going Through The Same Shit As Me.
Name: angela Sex: female Age: 19 Location: massachusetts Do you want to stop cutting: mostly yes How long have you been cutting: regularly for a year Where do you cut: right above my right knee, wrist, thigh, arms Have you been to anyone for help (If Yes Who?): other than talking to my friends no What do you use to cut: razorblade knife or anything i can get my hands on Note Or Greeting: Its been 3 weeks since ive cut and im finding it harder and harder to not do it.
Name: Candy Sex: Female Age: 21 Location: Australia Do you want to stop cutting: Yes How long have you been cutting: 5-6 years Where do you cut: Arms, wrists, legs on occasion... stomach rarely. Have you been to anyone for help (If Yes Who?): Yes. Friends and doctors. What do you use to cut: Razor blades, knives, glass, safety pins, sewing needles, these odd little push pin kinda things I found in my first aid kit.. Note Or Greeting: Everyone tells me Im being a drama queen and that I love the attention... I would just love some support more than anything *sigh*. I DO want to stop, contrary to others beliefs..
Name: Razor sorry I don't like giving out my real name Sex: f Age: 17 Location: Ohio Do you want to stop cutting: not really but i no i should How long have you been cutting: 2 and a half years Where do you cut: arms hips inner thighs and ankles Have you been to anyone for help (If Yes Who?): kinda I'm seeing a phycologist What do you use to cut: razor blade (hints: why my nickname is razor) Note Or Greeting: I'm good at giving advice I just never take my own advice.
Name: Kayln (call me Mikey) Sex: female Age: 13 Location:Gulf Coast of Texas Do you want to stop cutting: no, not really, but i know i should How long have you been cutting: about a year now Where do you cut: arms, ankles and sometimes my hips Have you been to anyone for help (If Yes Who?): yes, my bro(non-blood) but he was no help and mason, but he cares, so ya... What do you use to cut: the razor my parents left in my bethroom when they were re-decorating. Note Or Greeting: I can actaully be quite nice!
Name: Hannah Sex: Female Age: 20 Location: UK Do you want to stop cutting: Depends what day it is. How long have you been cutting: 5 years on and off Where do you cut: Forearms mostly, but occasionally on my leg Have you been to anyone for help (If Yes Who?): Not because I wanted to, and not specifically for cutting. What do you use to cut: My penknife. Note Or Greeting: Er yeah...Hi?! *hugs to all* <-- seems like we may need it.
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