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    Navigate: FAQ Home Page > Self-mutiliation > Cutting and burning self
    Posted on: 04/15/2009

    Question

    I cut and burn myself daily to relieve depression and anxiety. But I hate going to school with band-aids all over me and having to lie to everyone about why I have the band-aids.

    Answer

    I am so sorry. Please reach out for some help! Check this blog post out: http://www.pamf.org/teen/life/suicide/selfinjury.html. Also, visit http://www.selfinjury.com/ or call 1-800-dontcut. Do it now!


    Answered By:
    Nancy Brown , Ed.S, M.A., Ph.D.


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