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What do I do when I think I've cut too deep?

Profile: kindheartedKitty71
kindheartedKitty71 on Dec 24, 2015
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You put pressure on it so it bleeds less and then you call/shout/gets help. Do not panic. And think clear ly.
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Profile: RubyInTheRough
RubyInTheRough on Nov 29, 2014
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You seek help immediately! Once you've gotten it figured out, call the self harm help line: 1-800-DONT-CUT
Profile: Kalulu
Kalulu on Dec 16, 2015
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Seek medical help immediately. Self harm in its self is something that needs to be treated but especially if you think you've cut too deep because you may suffer severe blood loss.
Profile: DrMichaeleneR
DrMichaeleneR on Dec 16, 2015
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The first thing you need to do is make sure you get the blood flow under control, if there is a lot of blood. Second, make sure you have a bandage around the wound, to prevent infection. Lastly, you need to seek medical attention if stitches may be needed and to help you not want to cut yourself anymore.
Profile: RaneemTH
RaneemTH on Jan 10, 2016
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If your family don't know about your self-harming problem. Do not let them know, take a wet towel, do not let it fully-wet, press it hard on the cut, wrap it with a gauze bandage. try to seek medical help on the Internet whether there is anything else you could do. keep it pressed for a long time before wrapping it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 6, 2016
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First of all, don't panic or it will make blood flow more intense. Try to disinfect the cut and put a proper bandage on it, don't make it too tight or too loose. If you suppose it may be dangerous consider visiting a doctor immediately,
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 27, 2016
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call an ambulance. its the safest option and theyre the only ones who know how to deal with the cut. Dont worry about what they will think of you because would have seen things far worse than this.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 5, 2018
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It can be quite scary at first when the bleeding doesn't stop, but in such a situation, remember to be calm and focussed. Collect ur thoughts and first tie a cloth over it to see if it stops the bleeding... If the bleeding doesn't stop in under 4 minutes, contact the EMS and let them know so u can be given medical help... And I would hope u stop cutting and deal with more healthy ways of coping :] Take care, stay safe and keep smiling as a smile suits u best. - Lots of hugs :]
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 3, 2018
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Apply pressure and wrap it up and contact emergency services or get someone near by to contact them if you aren't able to. If it doesn't stop bleeding withing 20-30 mins depending on how and where you've done it then it's best to contact emergency services as they'd be the only service able to help you, obviously no one can make that happen but there would be worse results if not treated. Basically just apply pressure and if that doesn't stop it or do anything then it'd be best to contact emergency services to have the help that's needed.
Profile: guyinasuit
guyinasuit on Dec 16, 2014
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Find someone - make sure that you clean out the cut, and find another adult. The most important thing is to stop the bleeding. Hold something over it tightly, and make sure to stop the bleeding. See a doctor if there's any chance it could be infected.
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