By ohhdear.___. - 26/03/2012 14:54 - Canada - Hamilton

Today, I found out my 12 year old daughter is going through a bit of an "emotional" stage. I got a call from her school saying she was sitting in the corner at recess trying to cut her wrist. With a plastic spoon. FML
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Same thing different taste

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It isn't really important that she used a plastic spoon. If she wants to cut her wrist (and/or even commit suicide) she has a big issue. Please, take it seriously. Even kids can get in a depression, search help to get her back out again.

That...that is silly. However, you still should get that checked out. When I was 8, I threatened to kill myself with a butter knife (thought the butcher knives would hurt too much) and as ridiculous as it was, it was just before my onset of serious depression that I still struggle with.

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Get her some help; it is not necessarily an attention thing, some serious issues might be at hand. I completely understand how she feels, these things can go on for years. Start early and let her get some control.

I would get her some counseling. It sounds like a cry for help and she needs support.

Colonel_Lexi 18

Ah that emo stage, good times!

Please, please get your daughter some help. This may be nothing, or it may be a very serious warning sign. Get her in to talk to a counsellor ASAP - the worst that can come of that is being told there's nothing wrong.

desireev 17

OP PLEASE pay attention to this!! Whether she's seriously having a hard time or she's looking for attention, it could end badly if nobody helps her! She could do something to herself because she feels that she's not getting the amount of attention she needs! PLEASE help her! No matter her reasoning for doing this, your child needs help!!!

Uh.. I would be concerned.. It could continue and she could end up actually cutting herself with a knife or scissors or something. It's not really something to joke about.. Dangerous and unhealthy. Try talking to her?

starman02 12

That's so sad! This is a cry for help. I hope you can help her find her happiness. That is such a young age.

loganmarquez 3

It's not FYL, it's F hers. Depression is a serious issue. Don't disregard this as nothing.

This is not a "stage" kids go through. I hate when parents or even doctors call real psychological issues a stage. Especially at that age kids don't know the boundaries of life and death. It's all fun and games until oops you went too far. Your child needs someone to talk to, whether it's you, a close family friend, or a good psychologist/psychiatrist.

I doubt OP's child thinks this is 'fun and games'.

sarahlove281 4

Comical it may be, you need to talk to her.