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Any advice to stop self harming? ๐Ÿ˜ my parents have no idea I'm probably depressed because I have not got a diagnosis...๐Ÿ˜”

I have self harmed twice now... ๐Ÿ˜ฑ , once with scissors when I was really down, upset and I was crying. I also cut my leg with a razor yesterday ๐Ÿ˜“๐Ÿ˜ฐ๐Ÿ˜จ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

But my parents don't know so how can they help me?... ๐Ÿ˜ถ

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You don't say what age you are, if you can you need to speak to your parents or at least one of them, if you can't do this please go and see a Doctor to get some help, often just telling someone helps.self harming will only make things worse as although it makes you feel better at the time, you then add stress from hiding what you have done, please talk to someone as soon as possible x

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having also had a daughter that self harmed its great that you have stuck your neck out like this and asked for advice.It could be you feel that there is something missing somewhere,something not quite right,things just seem too much,and in life thats normal for all of us...a technique used before was instead of physical pain to quell the anger try to force yourself to pick a name at random,then work out what position each letter is in the alphabet,add the numbers up and find the answer,then chose another word,a bit longer this time,as I understand it the same part of the brain that tells us things are not right also controls complex questions,try it you never know,and again remember we all feel down,we all have problems,you are one of us,not different in any way at all...good luck hun

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lin62-65ze

I agree with Kirsty, you need help now. You sound very young, if your parents knew I am certain they would be very upset. Please go to the doctor and seek help. We are all worried about you on the site, we all want to help but we are not professionals, there is a reason you are like this and you are the only one who knows why. Go and get help so you get better quickly๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

Hello Again Asha

See my replies to you on other pages

BOB

Hi I have already replied to you on your other posts. If you are not sure about being depression why not google online depresson tests which should give you a guide? x

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KHaynes

Asha if you are still at home I guess you may be in college?

There should be a counsellor you can talk to or you could maybe try child line

Do you have a friend who would go with you and maybe sit outside if you see the Dr?

I do hope you can get the. Courage to go to the next step

It is very hard to admit there is something wrong sometimes but please try ans talk to a professional

We feel for you but we are not experts

There may be no reason you can find for what you do but an expert wil have seen many people in your situation

You are not alone

Kx

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Young Minds

Helpline: 0808 802 5544

youngminds.org.uk

National charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people, their Parents Information Service provides information and advice for any adult with concerns about a child or young person.

NHS Choices โ€“ Self Harm

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Help and information on self-harm with links to external agencies.

MIND โ€“ Self Harm Leaflet

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This booklet is for anyone who self-harms, their friends and family. It should give readers a greater understanding and knowledge of the condition and of what they can do to help overcome it.

Royal College of Psychiatrists โ€“ Self Harm

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The leaflet discusses different ways in which individuals may harm themselves and why people self-harm. It also discusses what help is available for people who self-harm, what they can do to help themselves, and what those close to them can do to help.

Support

Selfharm.co.uk

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We provide support and services both for young people impacted by self-harm, and for parents, professionals and others. We create a space where people impacted by self-harm can feel supported and we believe we're taking a big step forward with the services this site offers, enabling young people to find the help they need. Our expert panel is made up of professionals who have working knowledge of self-harm, and who kindly volunteer their time to oversee the website and participate in answering individual user questions. We also stand out because you can view biographies of all the people involved behind the scenes - we're putting names and faces to who we are what we want to achieve.

National Self-Harm Network

Helpline:

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Support for survivors and people who self-harm, as well as the people it indirectly affects, like family and friends. As well as supporting the individual NSHN aims to raise awareness of self harm, underlying causes, triggers and the many ways to offer support. We provide training to professional organisations, schools, universities, charities, user groups etc.

Bristol Crisis Service for Women

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Charity supporting women in emotional distress, particularly those who self-harm.

Recover Your Life

recoveryourlife.com

One of the biggest and best Self Harm Support Communities on the Internet, offers help on a variety of topics surroundingself harm, including self injury, eating disorders, mental health issues, abuse and bullying, as well as drugs and alcohol and first aid.

Harmless

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Harmless is a user led organisation that provides a range of services about self harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends and families and professionals. Harmless was set up by people who understand self harm and at the heart of our service is a real sense of hope. We know that with the right support and help life can get better. We hope that you find this site a safe and helpful resource.

ChildLine

Helpline: 0800 1111 (24 hours)

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Free, confidential 24-hour helpline staffed by counsellors specially for children and young people to talk about any issue that is worrying them. Lines can be busy so keep trying. You can talk to a counsellor online as well as other young people via the message boards. The ChildLine website also contains a lots of information and advice on various topics including abuse, domestic violence, bullying and exam stress.

Get Connected

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Free confidential telephone and e-mail helpline directly connecting young people to services that can offer help and support, whatever the problem. Volunteers are trained specifically in speaking to young people.

The Site.org

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TheSite.org is the first place young people should check for advice, information and support on sex, relationships, drugs, drink, health and wellbeing.

Samaritans

Helpline: 08457 90 90 90

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24-hour emergency helpline

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Freyaa123

Hi,

I really feel for you as im in the same boat. I do hope we can get through this together.

Have you thought of someone you can talk to? The emotional pain may be unbearable but see if you can do some sport.

Im currently off of work with my Depression and staying at my grandparents as I can go for lots of country walks here. You may think, how is excercise going to ease the pain? But having a nice view is so therapeutic, you may be able to think things through more. When i've been able to have a stroll some ideas have popped in to my mind that I would never of thought of being back home. Doing sport you can really get out all of that frustration, is there anywhere you can access a excercise bike? I use my grandmas and whenever i suddenly get an anxious thought I pedal faster to distract myself from the pain and temptation to cut myself and it seems to actually work as soon the thought passes.

I really would tell an adult, it may sound scary but it sounds although you need a little bit of support in this dark patch. Have you heard of italk? its a self - refferal counselling service. Its suprisingly common so don't be afraid to contact them, people of all ages benefit from them and 1 in 3 of us have a low patch in life.

I really hope you feel better soon

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