Cutting addiction

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I'm a cutter. I cut myself really bad for, like, three years and then, somehow, stopped. I don't know how, but I did, and I was really, very proud of myself. Recently, however, I've learned my parents have gotten the offer on the house they want to buy accepted. I don't want to move, but what can I do about it, right? Anyway, my mom and I got into it last week and I took out my razor blades. Then, a few days ago, I got into a fight with my mom and dad, and did the same, but I did it more, and a lot worse. I want to stop, because it's not the best habit in the world and summer is coming up soon. Which means I either wear short sleeves and get more wristbands, or wear hoodies all summerlong. I want to quit, though. But I don't remember how I did it last time, or I wouldn't have the problem now. It is an addiction, it is an illness. But I'm sick of it taking over my life every time something goes so called "Wrong". I want to make it go away, and not have to be selfconcious about it if I'm doing the dishes and have to roll up my hoodie sleeves or if I'm walking around in the middle of the night in a tank top. If anyone has ever cut themselves and overcome it and never had to go back, whatever the reason, please help me. I'll be eternially greatful. Thanks.

Thanks for the welcome!That makes a lot of sense, and I've been to counseling before. I didn't put that in, must've forgot. But it didn't work out for me. I hated going. But you're right, I need to talk to someone. The thing is, though, is that my parents don't really understand fully why I do it. They sort of get upset about it. So I guess I'd just rather wait untill the heal, than tell them. What I need to do, however, is figure out how not to do it again. Maybe find a friend on a forum I can talk to.Thanks for your advice, though. It really helped me.

That makes a whole lot of sense, I'll do that. Come here instead of cutting. Thank you so much.

Yes its an older thread I dug up, but I thoght it better given this threads title to post this here instead of creating a new one.First off a local (for me) Story on Cutting. Second and more important: A web site on the subject with a fair amount of information. One section includes cutting hotlines and lists the best ones for each state.