I've wanted to cut myself for a while now because even though I'm normally perky and cheerful, there were times when I felt so depressed that I had to do something. But last night I cut myself with a razor just below my elbow, because that's where I always want to cut. But now I don't know how to hide them. I don't want to keep cutting myself either, but I can't help feeling so bad that it feels like the only thing to do. Help!

I am 16 and i have been cutting for a little over a year.. i used to only do it when i was upset... like 2 times a week.. but recently its been close to every day... its getting hot here and it is in the 80's today.... i usually just cut my ankles and hips... avioding my arms.. but it was really bad the other night and i gave in... i also didnt want to re-cut over old cuts on my anklea or hips... i cant go outside in a sweatshirt... bangles draw attention to my forearm... coverup brings them out.... no one notices my ankles... im not worried about them. I just need to hide my arm... please help. I really just want to stop.

Some of these people I just totally don't understand,''I want to feel what it's lie'' 
Well yeah,like I don't understand them,There are people that don't understand me,
Hi,I Started cutting a while ago,I Started doing it when a really close friend of me died...
It really hurted,And I didn't knew what I whas doing,..As time passed by and the injury gots worse I met this boy..
Terribly inlove as I whas I Stopped cutting,..4months later he broke up,.My world fell a part,And I started again..
now it's a year later,I got my boyfriend back,but sooo afraid to be happy again,A lot happend in that time,
And yes I have honestly be happy a few times,But all those times that my smile whasn(t fake someone somehow needed to prove me that I whas a misserable little thing,I can't stop cutting,And I'm afraid that one day someone is going to see them..
Stop when you can,And this is not something like smoking huns,Once you start,..you get sucked into it,Don't just try it..when you're a self harmer with reason I understand you and i'd love to help you and tell you how to hide youre old or fresh cuts,..But I don't want to support people who just try this,Self harming is serious,..If you'd like to talk to me here's ma tumblr ♥  You can always ask me questions anon or not I'll answer you !

http://www.tumblr.com/blog/thewaythisworks

i recently started aircadets and we have 2 roll up our sleves so i have no way  of hiding my cuts and scars ive tried to stop selfharming but wenever i do i get suicidal thoughts and they only go away wen i selfharm wat should i do?

I cut on my wrists, usually only a few so they're not noticeable. But I got a little carried away yesterday, and wound up cutting myself 36 times on one wrist. I have cuts almost halfway to my elbow. I have a problem though, I have gym class tomorrow, but they're fresh cuts. They'll be noticeable and I know people will start asking questions if they see them. I can't wear long sleeves in the weight room(where I have gym), and I don't know how to cover them up. I've tried using my concealer before, but I found that it's still noticeable. Any advice on how to hide them? :S

is it wierd to cut with glass cause thats what i do and im worried about infection. The glass isn't bad i usually just after washing the dishes "accidently" drop a glass ad tell my dad ill clean it up and grab some pieces for myself. As for hiding well i have them on my upper thigh so its fine but in bathers i just say "oh that where my cat scratched it the silly thing" or "oh you know how injuries you get whilst drunk haha" Plus my dad knows and is very cautious and always looking at me skin when in shorts or just my bra (not in a gross way) how can i tell him ive stop without actually stopping. 

Thanks for the tips btws.

Julia

I have been slitting my arms for the past 6 months and my parents have almost found out 2 times. My girlfriend does it too and i love her so much that we both promised that one day when 1 of us commits suicide we will do the same. I hate my life so much and she is the only thing that i love in life. I cut myself with the blade of a razor. Help me plzz cuz i dont wanna get caught

i boil my knife in hot water for like ten minutes. 

i've never had  problem with hiding.i don't cut deeply,so everyone just assumes that my cat made them.

i wouldent say that you have to be emo to cut your wrist.i think some people do it because they have been bullied and the cant take the stress

Hey umm i use long sleeves when it comes to PE i either use a cute undershirt or wear a sport jumper but otherwise long sleeves just a tip for the summer try getting a thin long sleeved white jacket, they look so cute over tshirts and stuff and they are great to wear as a top layer in the winter thats what  do hope this helps :)