I'm not asking anybody to understand the mechanisms of cutting, the mental reactions that go on, leading us where we go - I am just asking that people understand that we're not insane and oblivious to their behavior. Here is my guide for dealing with people who just don't get it, which is of course, similar to many other lists about dealing with people, only mine. Settle down, and be patient. Realize that people can come from entirely different or very similar walks of life, yet still not comprehend aspects of you that they do not find in themselves. Some people don't want to understand.
Some people do understand and refuse to admit it because it's scary.
Some people understand and think you are crazy anyways. Some people want to understand, but will never be able to. It doesn't matter, the point is some people will never achieve empathy, and any amount of explanation cannot change that. Relax and try to accept it. People forget that just because my scars are highly visible, it does not make my cutting highly public or available for their comment.