[broken_will_crimson_tears]

Attention getting? Are you sure? I've cut for over a year, and not until recently did a single soul know. Still my parents don't know as I struggle to defeat RISID(Repetitive Impulsive Self Injury Disorder). I have gained no attention from my self-destructive behavior. I dwell in quiet corners, avoiding any attention. Cutting can be brought on by various mental disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, rarely by Skitsophrenia, and Depression. I am one who has depression. I am stymied, why you would call something so secretive attention-getting?

[Diana in Wisconsin]

First of all, welcome to FR, Newbie. Nice handle, by the way. I doubt you're for real, but I'll answer anyway.

"Attention getting? Are you sure? I've cut for over a year, and not until recently did a single soul know." SNIP "I am stymied, why you would call something so secretive attention-getting?"

What type of attention are you hoping to get by posting this information in a Public Forum, on your first day here, to STRANGERS? You can honestly say that you never ONCE hoped that someone would find out about your psychological problems and help you out? Posting here about your psychological disorder(s) shows that you're still looking for attention and/or help.

I'm not a trained therapist, so am not qualified to help you sort out your problems. That's YOUR responsibility first and foremost.