Good morning
@Harriet1993 (102)
December 6, 2016 3:50am CST
They other evening I was sitting in my kitchen with a friend and she was telling me that she had started self harming again, when I asked her why she couldn't give me a straight answer for why she felt the need to harm herself. She said that she could be surrounded by people and still feel alone, she said that she was waking up every morning wish she hadn't woken up at all.
The only thing I could tell her is that no matter how bad you feel you will always always have people around you who want and care about you and this self harming will only make you regret what you've done in the long run.
I know it's not for attention because she's always been so strong and collected. She has an amazing existence also with so much to live for. I just don't understand why someone who has so much going for her, would feel like she's not worth anything or think that no-one wants her.
Does anyone else feel this way sometimes maybe some advice on how you managed to get through this time or what advice I could give her.
Thanks
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@cpefley (1926)
• San Jose, California
6 Dec 16
That is so sad. You are so amazing for being a good friend to her. We all need people like you that lift us up when we are down. I have been there, and it hurts. It has been a very long time since I self harmed, but when I did, I really couldn't see another way...
@Harriet1993 (102)
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6 Dec 16
I understand as have been through this myself.... It horrible thinking that alone and no one would understand but then I found that that the support I had around me at the time really helped me to see that even if I feel alone or think I'm alone I'm not, not for one second. I think that if you have a good basis of support around you then you can muster through and think about all the people you would leave behind and how they would feel if they lost you
@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
8 Dec 16
To harm oneself is a kind of depression. It is good that at least she shared it with you and you could advise her accordingly. If I come across anyone who talks in a depressing manner, I try to pacify him and tell him that you should try to look at the positive side of life and you should count your blessings. Such kinds of people needs constant monitoring and counselling.
