by 89bravo on April 11th, 2007

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January had a nervous breakdown and now people dont trust me with anything sharp ive been cut free about 4 to 6 months. Still think i cut and saw a knife in my room for protection. How can i prove to them i quit and its just for protection?

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by Anon on April 11th, 2007
Just an idea, but if you are concerned for your safety, you may want to pick a different item to protect yourself. Maybe get a bat and keep it under your bed. This way you will not have the temptation of using the knife, and you will be showing your family that you are trying to change your habits.
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- Other than not cutting you can also show them that you understand their concern and that you realize it will take them time to trust you won't do it again. They must be very frightened for you.
  
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  by Anon on April 11th, 2007
- I agree. A bat is better protection anyway.
  
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  by Stableboy on April 14th, 2007
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by researcher for God on April 13th, 2007
I would advise that you could ask a friend or someone you trust to simply hold the blade for awhile UNLESS your step dad or your Moms BF is a threat to you.

IF you are under 18 I would suggest talking to a school councilor your trust, a minister, someone else you trust... Depression can kill you if you try to conquer it yourself...

Look up Perrystonejr.org (Voice of evangelism) for SPIRITUAL help with depression & other types of mental attacks.

I too dealt with depression, suicidal fantasies & ideas amoung other things... Relationship with God is one way to deal with bad choices & other types of problems...
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by Sunblynd 5.0 on April 13th, 2007
Protection from what?
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- we have breakin alot. Close to Section 8 housing isnt the best way to live in our area, but its all we can afford
  
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  by 89bravo on April 14th, 2007
- I am unsure of your age, but, ya might want to talk to your city's tenant association about your living conditions if you don't feel safe in your neighborhood. It doesn't take as many signatures as you may think to increase police patrols in an area of a city. There is not reason for you to EVER live in fear for your life... that is no way to live.
  
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  by Sunblynd 5.0 on April 16th, 2007
- We have more police inmaginable than any other areas where i live. Im 17 but next month ill be 18. Since its section 8 or at least close to it its better than it was. Our house was attempted to be broken into and it was stopped right next to my window since the glass broke. From what i hear the guy had a pretty brutal weapon and high on crack.
  
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by veedubl0ve on April 13th, 2007
show them your arms/legs or where ever you used to cut..tell them that you havent cut in a long time and if they really are your friends/family they should believe you..i know how you feel..my boyfriend thinks i stil cut when i havent in 3-4 months and doesnt let me touch anything sharp..i hope it works out..:]]
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by maxpwr2002 on April 11th, 2007
you're not alone with having cutting problems. It's a real psychological disorder, which CAN be treated with a little counseling. Your family/friends are just looking out for you.
I beg you to read this website:
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/resisting_cutting.html
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by nevets - badgicide on April 11th, 2007
Why do you keep a knife in your room? You don't need a knife for "protection".
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- I live in a part of town where there is just overall bad people. We got broken into a few days ago and around spring break my car stolen.
  
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  by 89bravo on April 11th, 2007
- better than what my dad wanted to use to scare them away. Its usually not out surprisily. Its always in its case and in a different location that i can remember if i really need to. By no means ive never used it.
  
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  by 89bravo on April 11th, 2007
- i got plenty of other type of weapons in my room while dad has a shotgun in his room if needed. Including my little bro we all at least got 3 weapons in our room. My window is closest to where they like to try to sneak in.
  
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  by 89bravo on April 11th, 2007
- we cant afford it. Ive tried to convince dad. Its close to Section 8 housing so after 6 years its routine damages. He may have had his job for 25+ years but we jsut cant afford it. We could if he could work to get his diploma again. Or at least something better. I access internet at my sisters but then again she has a rich hubby.
  
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  by 89bravo on April 11th, 2007
- Not to mention no child support for 2 years, that would help out alot too. Hes tried to get his diploma but something always distracts him. Last time my little bro got bacterial meningitis which we needed money to pay off medical bills. My paycheck only goes so far, i cant help much and my bro is still recovering with physical therapy. Strangely no help from family or my mom.
  
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by Patti jo on April 11th, 2007
Because that was your drug' of choice 'so to speak -- Someone who stops drinking doesn't want a case of beer in the house -- Get a puppy to bark and protect you that way - Not a knife
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- cant have dogs here, dad allergic to them. Ive had that knife for 2 months and havent even used it for my drug "of choice"
  
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  by 89bravo on April 11th, 2007
- Then let your dad do the protecting - There's just NO since in having a knife
  
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by cristnalyn on April 11th, 2007
My worry is what do you need a knife in your room to protect you from?
They are just worried about you. Being a cutter does not go away instantly and if you have access to a knife like that the temptation can be too strong. For you own sake you should get rid of the knife and know that the people who don't trust you yet are only doing it out of love. Keep strong and keep working at it. Soon they will see that you are getting better. Good luck!
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