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[quote=Anonymous]First, you really need to calm down and try to get some perspective.  One of our daughters also cut herself, and as our (and her) therapist pointed out, yes, it is a scary thing, but on the list of problem behaviors that can afflict young girls it's actually one of the less dangerous.  Eating disorders, drug/alcohol abuse, and promiscuity are all far, far worse because the results can be permanent and/or deadly.  Your daughter isn't cutting herself to hurt herself or kill herself, and the wounds will heal living no permanent damages beyond scars that will fade in time.  She's also not crying out for attention, because if she was she wouldn't be hiding the cutting.

She's cutting because she's anxious and needs stress relief.  Your school's guidance counselor will be well versed on the problem, which is extremely common, and will have the names of competent therapists in your area.

Good luck, hang in there, stay calm, and be glad you found out when you did.           [/quote]

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