Does this person want to stop cutting? If not, then there just really isn't much for you to do. Cutting is not itself the problem - it is a way of dealing with problems, even if it isn't the best way. You could encourage this person to seek therapy for their struggles, and to learn better coping methods and develop better self-esteem. Most of all, s/he probably needs to feel accepted and supported. You don't have to let them talk about cutting to you if you are uncomfortable, but just being a friend would go a long way. Don't count on being able to get them to stop cutting though - it isn't a matter of just getting them through one crisis, but rather changing an established habit, healing deep emotional scars, and developing healthy ways of dealing with life's problems. Stopping the cutting isn't even first priority.

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