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Name? Andrea
Age? 15
Do you cut? Yes
Who knows about it? A lot of people.
Have you ever tried to commit suicide before? Yes
Where do you usually cut? My left arm, ankle, or legs.
When you cut, who's usually the first to find out? Brandon (boyfriend)
What's your worst experience with a fresh cut? It won't stop bleeding, or it stains something.
Do you have a fascination with scabs? No
Do you like scars, yes or no? Yes
Do you name your razor? No
What other methods of SI do you use? None
Do you dislike the term "self mutilation"? No
What various ways do you use to hide cuts? Long sleeves, ink, hoodies
Once cuts heal, do you still hide the scars? No
Ever been institutionalized/hospitalized for SI'ing? No
Do you ever run into problems with hiding cuts (i.e: gym change rooms)? Yes
What's the best part about cutting to you? the relief
Do you know of any songs that talk about SI? Yes, but forget the names.
What instrument do you use to cut? a tatical knife
What causes you to cut? Parents, school, myself, guilt
What do you feel afterwards? a rush of adrenaline, and relief.
What is your closest Close Call? I never had one.
How long have you been doing it? 4 years
Do you keep a razor in your bag? no
Ever needed stitches for a cut so deep? no
Do you have someone like a therapist you talk to regularly? Every 3 months, yes
Do you have any other disorders not associated with SI? No.