Who should I tell that I self harm?

How about tell your mom you are depressed and feel like a therapist might help you? You can tell the therapist everything if confidentiality applies even if you are a minor. I think it will, but you could double check by asking the therapist.

Would it be wise to not tell anyone? I am strong enough to face depression alone.

It would be very stupid to try to beat depression on your own. Suicide is the leading cause of death in teenagers after car accidents. Don’t gamble with your life like that. Take it from someone who doesn’t like asking for help, but who saw a professional to help him through a rough time in his life. Professionals know what they’re doing and they want to help you. Best wishes, and know things will get better.

You can tell a school counselor, if they are available this time of year. @JLeslie‘s suggestion of telling your mother you are depressed and want to see a therapist is a good one. You can then tell the therapist and explore options instead of harming yourself.

If you would allow me to tell mention something about me, I happen to be bipolar. I understand mental illness, mania, and depression all too well. It’s my opinion that no one is strong enough to face depression alone. No one.

I wish you the very best with whatever you decide.

Thanks a lot. In my school we have a school based health center. Equivalent to a theripist. I will go there to seek help. I really appreciate all of your help.

The only negative thing about the sbhc is that it’s odviously only open on school days. And since it’s summer there is no school. I will stay strong for the time being.

Please do tell someone. I don’t think you should wait until school starts back again. You can tell your regular doctor, even. As a depression and anxiety sufferer myself, I urge you to get appropriate treatment as soon as possible. Life is so much better for me since I took that step. Please keep us posted!

This is my happiest year since the beginning of my depression 2 years ago. My best friend died in a car crash the first day she moved. But I am some what over that. My family is getting less stressed now. My father and I just rebuilt a muscle car for our use only. I am less depressed. The only obsticle I have is facing self harm which has proven to be to addictive for me to stop alone.

I will honestly say that I will never tell my parents because they will be so disappointed in me because I seem like such an amazing kid. I believe I should tell my best friend. Would a real friend be good enough to help?

You may be underestimating your parents…

As a mom, I hope there is nothing my kids couldn’t tell me. My girls are amazing kids, but they’ve each had their ups and downs, and one of them has severe anxiety issues to deal with. They are all nearly adults now, and their dad and I have helped them through a lot of tough times. We have never been disappointed in them for asking us for help. Never. It’s what we’re here for! Your parents want the best for you, too, I’m sure.

I understand. But my parents are very stubborn and they think that people self harm only for attention. They believe that those people should go to mental hospital. First of all it is not a mental problem for me. And secondly I want anything BUT attention. But they wouldn’t understand.

I went through the same thing not too long ago. I think it’s better to tell someone. I told my best friend about it, but to be honest I only felt comfortable telling her because she told me that she self harmed a few years ago. My mom would never understand either, and I never told her or any family member or adult about it. But getting it off my chest and having someone there who understood what I was going through helped so much! If there is no one like this that you can tell, feel free to message me and I would be more than happy to talk to you!

Thank you very much. I appreciate it. I may act mature but I am just 14 trying to find help. But I thought I could handle it on my own. I was odviously completely wrong.

I thought I could handle it on my own also, that completely backfired on me and not only was I self harming but I became very angry and short tempered towards everyone that I loved. I was so moody and spent days locked in my room with the lights off just crying. Getting help was the best thing I could have done and even though I’m not completely happy-go-lucky now, I am feeling much better. Good luck, and stay well!

Once again, I appreciate all of your help. I will stay strong and will get help. I will succeed.

OH please, please, please go get help- I am crying, thinking of my own teenagers harming themselves in secret, I would just be sooo heartbroken, I can’t bear it, please, please go to the clinic.

@thequestion123 Yep, get help please. If you need help, PM me for more info.