I used to think exactly the same before I started doing it. A really close mate of mine came to school one day and I accidentally caught a glimpse of three horrifyingly deep cuts on her wrist, so I asked her what it was about...

It terrified me to death, and I really couldnt understand it. I never thought I'd be doing the same until one day.... I started doing it. And by the time I realised I needed help, it was too late and I couldnt stop.

Its been 4-5 years now since the first time I did it. The person you have told is right, you do need to get help before it gets worse, because its most likely to get worse. You might not be able to see, like I couldnt, what your getting into - It might seem minor now, but you have already mentioned about the 'physical pain beating emotional pain' and the 'emotional numbness' that you feel with it, and trust me, you dont want to start relying on that because its difficult habit to break out of.

Try to use other things to release your emotions, like crying, screaming into a pillow ect - try to treat yourself more - and most of all, stay away from sharp objects!

Keep us updated on how you are doing hun, much love babyg xXx