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Help with Self Harming
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My friend has recently started self harming herself, this is something she has done before, but not for a long time. I wondered if anyone could help me out as I don't quite know how to deal with this. I have no knowledge of this whatsoever and would appreciate any advise. I obviously would like to help her in any way I can, but am so afraid, because of my ignorance on the subject I may make matters worse.
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How you doing? It's good to hear you want to help your friend so much, have you spoke to your friend about why she might be doing this to herself? Lodes of people use self harm as a release pain to cover other stuff going on in their lives, why not speak to your friend about getting herself some help? Do you have a school nurse you would be able to go to about this? This might be helpful to you, why do people self harm, it's a article that will help you understand why people do it http://thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth/selfharm/whydopeopleselfharm Might be worth checking out. You could also show your friend a article on Dealing with urges like this one http://thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth/selfharm/dealingwithurges, or why not mention TheSite.org to her, their is a lot useful info on way's she can cope with self harm and alternatives *hug*
Im a sorry to hear that your friend is going through a tough time at the moment and I understand that it is difficult for you as you are feeling worried about her.
Thanks for coming to us and posting your concerns on the site we are here to help !
Angel has added some really useful links around self harm for you to have a look at in the post below and maybe you could introduce your friend to the site too ! She could really benefit from some of the information on here.
It sounds like you are being very supportive which is very important for a person to know they have a good support network around them.
Please continue to post on here and let us know how you both are getting on !!.
I hope this has been of some help.:thumb:?!
Take Care,
Phil :wave:
Eileen
Obviously everyone's different, and we don't know your friend, but that's what I find most helpful.
Hope I've been of some help xxxx
I am so glad that you have a special person in your life giving you support, and I am sure she will know how special she is to you.