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[female, age 19, began to SI at age 12, first year university student]

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Yes. I'm currently trying to stop. Although I've tried before, I feel that this time I may succeed... I've gone exactly a month without hurting myself and I'm feeling really good about it.\n\nI want to stop because I'm sick of feeling ashamed and alienated I guess. I don't want to see scars all over my body anymore. I don't want to live in fear that the people in my life will find out about what I do. I want to be healthy, and have healthy methods of coping.

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[female, age 19, began to SI at age 12, first year university student]
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Gabrielle For Self-Injurers - In Their Own Words published by 2 years ago ()

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You can do it!

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I, too, have cut since I was 12. It's been about a month and two weeks since the last time I've cut. I've been trying to stop too. Talk to a close friend you trust! Write out what you feel, 'cut' yourself with a red marker. Hit something with a bat! Exercise, eat chocolate. I've heard chocolate has stuff that works like serotonin. Serotonin is the stuff in medication psychiatrists give. I know you can do it! Your stronger than you think! I can honestly say I feel happier that I haven't cut for a little over a month. People said they already see a difference in me.

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