Helping a friend who might be cutting herself - Newsday  Helping
a friend who might be cutting herself  advertisement | advertise
on newsday  Ask Amy Amy Dickinson, Ask Amy  Amy Dickinson is a
general advice columnist. ...  DEAR AMY: I recently noticed a
lot of precisely cut lines on my friend's arm. I am pretty sure
that these cuts were the results of self-harm. As soon as she
noticed me looking at them, she covered her arm. I haven't said
anything to her yet. She seems like a happy person with loving
parents and supportive friends. I don't think that there is
anyone bullying her. She is generally liked and is popular. I
don't know if I should tell her, and if so how. Please help me
to help her.  --Worried Friend  DEAR WORRIED: A person can seem
happy and healthy on the outside and still be insecure, anxious
or in pain.  The reason some people cut themselves is because
they are trying to find ways to cope with feelings that are
otherwise unexpressed.  advertisement | advertise on newsday
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