I am so sorry Katie, that you’re feeling this pain. I’ve suffered through depression, and horrible life circumstances that triggered it. It is awful, I know what it’s like to just want it to stop. My only fear, ever, was that I’d be reincarnated in the same exact life, and have to do it over.

This may sound trite, but one of my favorite quotes is this:

“If you’re going through Hell, keep going.”
by Winston Churchill

I’ve gotten through depression, through most of my youth, and each time I found quicker “shortcuts” through hell. I’ve learned and am still working on learning: how to ask for help. Ask for help from people you trust: friends, teachers. Get a counselor, and this can be scary, because so many of them can cause much harm, but keep looking, get recommendations, just don’t stop trying.

In the few 43thing interactions we’ve had, I’ve noticed an observant, kind, enthusiastic soul. Who deserves joy, and love and support.

I’ll be thinking of you, and wishing you well.

xoxoxo

I’ve been in the exact same situation recently, Katie. Wasn’t sharp enough, although it probably would of been if I had really wanted to do it. I didn’t want to hurt myself though, which sounds really stupid.

Did anything happen to trigger the need to cut? I’m here if you want to talk, like I said before.

you can try to look on the positive side and say at least you didnt actually go through with cutting yourself – as Ellie said, if you had really wanted to hurt yourself it would have been sharp enough.

I know how you feel Katie, I really do…
((((((Big Hugs))))))