You are not brave if you cut yourself... You are brave for refusing to cut yourself and facing your problems... By facing your problems you excel yourself... Slit that wrist and you have succumbed to cowardice in the most basic form by giving up without a fight... Probably the first fucking rule in the book of bravery and all the warrior codes in existence...

Brave
1. possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.
2. making a fine appearance.
3. Archaic. excellent; fine; admirable.
noun
4. a brave person.
5. a warrior, especially among North American Indian tribes.
6. Obsolete for:
a. a bully.
b. a boast or challenge.