honestly, i think the best way to do it, is to have a friend with you that knows about your problem, let them know how you feel, ask them not to over react, and then just tell them. there is really no way around it.

Either stop or do the job properly.  Anything else is attention seeking.

well first of all i used to cut, and i know exactly how you feel. this is gonna sound stupid, but if you just listen it will work, i promise. just follow these simple steps, and youll be able to tell your parents:



1) eat a number of utz pretzel rods(preferably under 10, for safety matters).

2) go hunting, and shoot a buffalo (make sure its female). cut the skin off, and stuff it with newspaper.

3) shoplift a small pack of gum from a candy store, while holding a rollerskate in your hand (preferably left).

4) take apart the fire alarm in your house, and put it back together 28 minutes and 28 seconds after you finish the pretzels.

5) then steal a pair of one of your siblings socks. make sure its done swiftly while in the middle of a game of hide and go seek.

6) turn on every light in your house, and start singing a kelly clarckson song (preferably Since U Been Gone)



After following these 6 steps, you should be able to tell your parents about your cutting in no time.

Oh, that is one of the hardest things to do. What helped me was going to the school counselor with some of my friends and asking them to help me tell her about it. By law (at least, over here) they have to tell your 'rents if you're hurting yourself. Of course, if you think it would be better if they heard it from you, you should do like the others are saying on here and break it to them really slowly. Just start out: "Mom, Dad, I have something to tell you. I need you to promise me that you won't react and you won't say anything until I'm done. And also, please try and keep an open  mind and look at this from my perspective." After they've promised, tell them about your cutting and then explain your reasons to them. It is also imperative that you point out that you aren't doing this for attention, but because you need an escape. (That is, I hope, your reason, right?)  I hope for your sake that they are more understanding and helpful than my mother was (she never told my father). Good luck!