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[Aeon]

Mmkay. She wants attention.

The first thing to do is not be angry with her. This would knock the problem into something more unhealthy. She may have not been self-harming to cope with what she was feeling, so much as she wanted attention for her feelings.

Sit down with her and talk. She may not want to talk, and she may shrug you off like you're an idiot, but it will stick in her head. She'll dwell on it if/after she stomps off to her room.

Also, the isolation thing isn't going to make the problem better. Take her out places. To movies, art galleries-- find out what she is interested in (hobbies, etc) and take her to places that showcase that. Be a positive influence.

I wouldn't recommend a psychologist quite yet, unless she continues the behavior even with positive influence on her life. Most teens go though this phase. It's more common in females. Also, try and reconnect her with her old friends, instead of the rocker people at her school. I can tell you, if she continues to hang out with them, she'll most likely get into drugs and alcohol. Talk to her about her friends and how they effect how she feels and acts.

Good luck to her and your family.
Much love.

[iGuest]

RE: How Would You Treat A Relative That Has Slashed His/Her Wrist - I would like some suggestions.How Would You Treat A Relative That Has Slashed His/Her Wrist

Obviously, people here have no idea what they're talking about. Especially the part about "Mmkay. She wants attention.". This person obviously has no idea what he/she is talking about. People who cut do not want attention, but understanding; in fact, if you cannot understand them, it's better to leave them alone, especially if you're of a different age group than your reletive. A lot of people who cut wrists just want to be left alone and not bothered. They do not want to be bothered by things they don't care about.

-reply by Nekros

[iGuest]

thank you!! and my oppion!How Would You Treat A Relative That Has Slashed His/Her WristReplying to iGuestThank you so much!! finally someone has the balls to say it you all have no idea what your on about unless u have actually done it unless you have been so low unless you have been so low that you can't feel anything I wouldnt say anything and shut your mouth cuz u dnt kno what you are on about anyways emo is a type of music it is a type of music that is expressive to raw emotions and calling someone emo is a stero-type like me calling you popular girls plastic barbie bimbos-reply by EMILYY!