ADVICE COLUMN
MACY TRISTE
Article 06
Published: 09/15/15

Macy,

I have a self harm addiction. I've been trying to stay clean, but I've never made it two days without cutting. If I don't have something sharp, I'll end up banging myself against something or punching myself. How do I stop? I can't stop the feeling inside me, and self harm has been the only way to make it better, if only for a little while.

And if I slip up, I have the hardest time concealing the scars, especially with swim and gym class. How do I cover up?

From,

Anxious

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Dear Anxious,

I'm sorry this is happening to you. This has happened to me too.

If you want to cover it up. It's harder than stopping it.

But the best way to actually cover it up is to wear long pants and long shirts.

The best way to do it is to cover up the places that you had cut yourself.

I sincerely hope you don't have to resort to hiding him.

You need to get help and not from some random columnist in a school newspaper.

I'm not even sure if this advice is good advice but please try not to hurt yourself.

But if you really are insecure about the teachers finding out, then follow what I have advised above.

Don't hurt yourself. I love you. Someone also loves you, go find that person.

Sincerely,

Anonamacy

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"I don't really think you are fine"

"I think I know when I am ok."

"I highly don't think you are."

"Don't fucking tell me what to feel"

And the editor stormed out, leaving her columnist behind.