Hi, I’m Arianna. I have SI’ed recently and I’m not sure that I can tell my parents. Well, I want to tell them, but I’m scared. Like sometimes, I’ll burst out crying because I’m afraid of something(I am extremely afraid of many things) and they’ll laugh at me. What if they think my problem is a joke? What would I think of myself? I’m scared that when I tell them they’ll laugh. But, they could help me. Has anyone gone through this before? What happened? Any advice please, I could use anything.
Arianna first you need relax and understand that some parents aren’t in tune with their kids. When I dealt with a similar problem with my parents I was very nervous. Yet once I got it out I felt very relieved. Don’t be afraid to tell them. Do it before things go even further. Tell them it’s not a joke. Tell them you need their support. Give them a chance. They may not be able to save you, but they can help, and listen to you when you need to talk. And don’t forget about other ways of support. I don’t know how old you are, but school councilors can help you out. Sometimes it’s even easier, to talk to them because it’s not someone you know. Get help before the scars consume your body. It’s not something you want to live with. And remember, it’s never too late to stop. Good luck Arianna and don’t be afraid.
Adrianna I agree with Lightfoot1. When i first told my mom it was only because an administator at my school had called home, because my friends went to a teacher because i had told one of them i had thought of killing myself. I was really nervous, but i sat dwn and asked her if she would talk with me and kind of explained what happened. I had been terrified of her yelling at me or thinking that it wasnt a problem but instead it turned out she listened and got me some help. Talk to your parents as soon as you can, because the sooner you do the easier it will be to get your life on track. I hope you find the courage to talk to them. Good Luck Adrianna and remember we are here for you.