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How to support my friend who is self harming
HazzyA
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Hi,
So I have a friend who's self harming, the teachers know, her parents know and she is going to counselling and stuff. Has anyone got any ideas om how I can support her as her friend. I'm one of her only friends anx I feel like it's important for me to be there for her .
Thanks
Hazzy
So I have a friend who's self harming, the teachers know, her parents know and she is going to counselling and stuff. Has anyone got any ideas om how I can support her as her friend. I'm one of her only friends anx I feel like it's important for me to be there for her .
Thanks
Hazzy
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Sounds like youre a great friend
Welcome to The Mix,
Just echo'ing what has already been said, it's also important to take care of yourself while supporting somebody who is self-harming, how are you doing?
"Like when I was down you just had that smile that made me feel like everything's worthwhile. Thinking of the day when you went away, what a life to take, what a bond to break, I'll be missing you"
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