Cutting Edge

Why even Christian teens aren't immune from the epidemic of self-mutilation—and what you can do.

T. Suzanne Eller

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Cutting, Depression, Self-Injury, Self-Mutilation, Teenagers

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October 03, 2007 1:40 PM

Cassidy

I thought the article was informative and hopeful; hopeful for those cutting and for those knowing a cutter. Also to realize that just because we are Christians, or our kids are Christians, we are not exempt from the same troubles, temptations, and trials non-Christians go through. We need to be aware that God's love is for all under the sun and His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting.

December 02, 2007 3:49 PM

Kat

One thing I've found is that hurting yourself is often viewed as a sinful behavior because it is an action against God's creation. My mother once (incorrectly, that time) thought that I was hurting myself - I was kind of tugging on my hair, but not so that it hurt. She proceeded to give me a long lecture on the sinfulness of my behavior. Little did she know that at that time I was frequently scratching and bruising myself and would later turn to cutting (among other methods). Many Christians see self-injury this way - as a sin and not a last resort.

March 21, 2008 9:18 PM

Thanks for this article. And I'm sure you know that adults are not immune either. After years of struggling with bulimia, I recovered only to take up nail biting and skin picking. Also, I know a woman who cuts herself. I believe mne is caused by chemical imbalance because medications do help. Hers stems from childhood issues.