qiqilex - I second Miguel'smom. It is an addictive alternative with long term results. My daughter began cutting at 12. She's 21 now and her entire left arm is nothing but a string of scars that are noticeable to everyone and look like just what they are. She wears long sleeves or just a single sleeve to try to hide them, but they are always there.

I love her, and in my eyes of course they are invisible now, but each time she goes for a job interview, or meets someone new, or attends a new class - there they are. And people are cruel and they do judge unfairly. She didn't finish high school because of all the whispers behind her back of "crazy cutter". It's bad enough growing up, but try not to give the evil people out there any more ammunition than they need if possible.

Please think of it and try other ways to relieve that need. Start by making a list of what different things you could do when that need comes over you.

And never feel that because of your age you matter any less. YOU MATTER - PERIOD.