Self Injury

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So, I've been depressed lately. A hopeless black pit of despair for no reason at all. And I've started cutting again. I want help, but I'm not sure if I can stop cutting.

Depression is a huge, terrible, dark thing.

I used to cut myself when I was your age. Now I'm 32 and it's embarrassing when people ask me how I got the scars.

Hope you find other less self-harming ways to cope with depression. But if you must self-harm make sure you use hygienic implements and keep up to date with your tetanus shots.

Replace the blades by ice packs. They offer the same sensation as cutting, but without blood and scars and the whole mess around.
A small pinch of chili, pepper, or hot paprika on the tongue can also be helpful. Check it out before you start cutting, but give it about 15 minutes to work.

I'll try the ice packs. I am up to date on my tetanus shots, and I sterilize the blade with a flame before I cut.

Today I really felt terrible. Being around happy people for 7 hours was pretty torturous, just serving as extra contrast to depression. The razor blade and the few minutes of solace that it offers are looking kind of inviting right now, but I'll try ice packs first. My emotions are really scaring me right now.

Ice pack only made my arm cold, but the paprika sorta worked. I'm debating whether or not to talk to a friend about my SI. I don't really know how to bring it up and I'm kind of afraid of how they'll react.