AboutTara Expertise I can answer any question from suicidal thoughts to suicidal actions. I have had my share of suicidal thoughts, and have cut myself a few times in my past. If you need help finding a counseler or just need someone to listen to you and what you're going through, I will be here for you. However if its an emergency and you are going to kill yourself please call 911.
Experience I have had my share of suicidal thoughts, and have cut myself a few times in my past. I know how you are feeling and what you are going through. I will be here for you and help you in any way that I can.
Education/Credentials I am a sophomore in college, and have taken psychology courses.
Expert: Tara Date: 7/4/2008 Subject: Suicide and cutting
Question I have friends, close friends even. My family loves me, and I have all I need to live. So what's the problem, right? I cut myself for months until people found out. My mother found out, my friends were suspicious. My mom hid my razors from me, and I promised I wouldn't do it again. But then a week ago, I did it again. My best friend and mom found out and they were furious. I felt so bad, I still do, and I just want to kill myself, I was being so stupid. I feel like I just deserve to die, I've caused people pain when all I wanted was to punish myself. I have tried to commit suicide before, but I just thought maybe there was a reason to live. But not anymore. I just don't know anymore.
Answer Hi Pamela,
Can you answer me something honey, why do you feel you have to cut? What do you need to punish yourself for? Your best friend and mom souldn't be furious with you they should be listening to you and trying to help you. Have you ever tried to explain to them why you cut? If you did maybe they could help you with stopping it. Next time you feel the urge to cut honey try to distract yourself. Ask your mom or your friend to do somethings with you tell them that you feel like cutting and need a distraction, or go outside and clear your head. Make sure to take all of the things that you would use to cut yourself and remove them from your home, give them to your mom. Have you ever been to see a counseler or therapist? That's something you may want to consider they are there to help people with these kinds of problems. And if you ever feel the need to kill yourself and can't find another way out of it you need to call a hotline or 911 right away honey. There are a lot of reasons to live, your mom, best friend, other friends. Think of all the opportuinties in life you would be missing out on if you killed yourself sweetie.
Please consider everything I've told you, and if you have anymore questions or just need to vent I am here for you honey.
