I told someone who I thought I could trust and depend on to be there for me about my problem. Guess what he said. “We can’t be friends anymore, or whatever we was. It’s disgusting what you do to yourself and stupid. You need professional help, and I’m no professional, so leave me alone.” See what happens when you speak up? I hate everything, I have no hope or faith in anything anymore.
I know how you feel, i kinda went through the same thing but it makes you realize who your true friends are and if they cant help you out when you come to them for comfort then there not a good friend at all. People who dont self injury themselves will never know why we do.
It sounds like maybe this person wasn’t such a true friend to you, especially with those types of comments. Don’t lose hope. There are people out there you can trust, who will want to listen, and who can help.
Have you tried reaching out to a trusted adult? Hang in there – there is support out there.
That was a terrible response on his part. Be proud of yourself for opening up though! Take care, don’t be discouraged 🙂
If one person reacts negatively, it doesn’t mean everyone will. Adults tend to be better people to tell than friends because they have more experience dealing with deeper stuff, stuff that younger people can’t. I’m not saying that goes for all adults or all young people, it’s just generally a better idea to confide in adults when it’s something heavy like s.i., because they usually have resources and know better how to help.
There are people who care, and will help you. The comments that that person said were not the comments of a true friend. I’m so glad that you tried to tell somebody, please don’t give up now!
Staystrong