How can I stop self-destructive behavior?

My daughter was a cutter. At first we didn’t know why, but we found that it was a form of negative attention seeking behavior. She went to counseling. I don’t know what was said in there, but whatever it was worked with in weeks. The counselor would know best. But you have to take the first step and seek counseling. Obviously, there is something you are lacking that needs attention, and that maybe your only way to express it. That being said, please find a counselor. There are counselors in every state who has some program where you can go for cheap. Also, check your local university if you have one by you. I know it’s hard, but you can do it. You’ve already made progress by posting the question on this site.

Sweetie, this is nothing something you have to be alone in. There is a lot of help out there for you. NMA: 1-800-273-8255, You may wish to contact the Mental Health America. Do not be ashamed, help is available. Remember you are beautiful, and there is hope. I believe in you; you have the will to stop this. And now you can have the resources to take this into action! Begin the first steps now. You will make it through this. It’ll be okay, they are there to help you. Just talk with them, they can guide you towards other resources in order to get you feeling better okay? Would you at least want to check it out? You can also go to their site. nmhs (dot) org