To stop cutting is like stopping to smoke cigarettes. It is very hard in the beginning, but you get used to it. When you feel the urge to cut yourself, lie down on a sofa and concentrate on you feelings. Feel as akward as possible. More information. After ten minutes the wish to cut yourself is much less. SSRI-medicines can help. Throw away all the razor blades in the house and ask your parents not to leave you alone during the first hard time. Seek professional help if you do not manage to stop cutting on your own.