So you just discovered that your friend or partner is cutting themselves; I imagine you feel a little helpless and worried. Cutting is one of the most common forms of self harm. Whether this is the first time you've had a friend tell you this or you've heard it before here is some information that may be useful to know 1. Cutting doesn't mean your friend wants to kill him or herself. In fact, for most, that is not the case at all. It falls under the category "non-suicid