[Ging1994]

I'd like to ask your opinion on people who cut themselfes everyonce in a while for non susisidal reasons and what you think about people making fun of people who cut themselfes

[IM4U]

Hi Ging,

I'm glad it's for non-suicidal reasons. However, cutting behavior may be a message that something is wrong.

Do you think it is a sign of not feeling valuable? Almost to the point of self-hate?

It is sad for people to make fun of others who cut themselves. But you know that kids can be cruel to each other.

I do think the "cutter" needs to talk with an adult about the matter. The pain in the mind and feelings may be as serious as on the arm or other place that is being cut. The young person may need to spend some time with a counselor who can listen with care and understanding along with helping get to the root of the cutting behavior.

Hope this helps, at least a little bit.