Cutting does not mean that a person wants to kill himself. Seeing the blood makes them feel alive. It's a coping mechanism. Yes she should see a therapist. She probably is in emotional pain. If you are concerned you should take her to the nearest hospital. Admitting to suicidal ideation is more serious than cutting. Some signs of a serious suicidal individual are making the statement, giving away valuables, depression, researching methods of killing oneself, means, a plan, intent, and the most important variable > looking and acting happy and at peace after a serious depression. It means they have a serious plan and mean it. Alcohol and drugs are usually involved. And if there is a family history of suicide the risks increases.
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“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”
