How would you react if you saw self-harm scars/cuts on someone's arm?

With shock, then think they have issues and avoid that person.|||sadly this is done because its a relase for some..to inflict physical pain upon themselves it alivates the mental anguish they may be suffering. it can be just as addictive too as a drug...because some the feeling the pain becomes a rush...a high almost. these ppl need help...they like anyone with a problem dont want anyone to know and wont always admit to it,but yes it is serious and they need help. my nephew was a cutter, he had a rough begining in childhood cuz of his parents an stuff then well it caught up with him when he got older..he sought out some help ...hes no longer cutting. if this person you see with cuts and scars is a friend of yours, perhaps gently ask them what happend or tell them they can come to you and talk to you anytime about anything to avoid doing that to themselves..that you wont pass judgement for any reasons....if its not, perhaps mention it to a school counselor or something and tell them to keep you annoymous....because either way the cutter needs help.|||Self-mutilation and %26quot;cutting%26quot; is considered to be a mental disorder. This type of disorder is just like many other disorders, there is also relapse and the urge may always be present, event if they choose not to follow through. If you care for this person, you might want to ask they were in an accident. They would make it a little easier to bring up the discussion versus bluntly asking if they were a %26quot;cutter.%26quot;|||DO NOT ignore this person. and don%26#039;t confront them yourself, because they may feel threatened that you have found out their %26#039;secret%26#039;. let an adult know, such as a parent/councillor (no teachers cause they can be funny about self injury), and let them handle it. don%26#039;t not do anything, because self injury is a cry for help, and although they may be mad at first that you have ratted them out, they will eventually be grateful. i once didn%26#039;t say anything when i found out about a friends sister self haming, and i still feel guilty about this, as i am a self harmer now myself.


hope you decide what you feel is right.


good luck


xx|||I have seen them and it makes me sad that the person harmed them-self. I alway think about how wonderful it would be for them to find some help with this problem.|||well i used to cut myself and my family thought i was crazy but i stopped now i see that i think wow they really need help