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I have been depressed and have had sucidal thoughts and have self harmed for a while now. I really feel like I need to tell one of my friend but I don't know how please help! (link)
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When you're feeling like this it is good to talk rather than hide it away. Suicidal thoughts, and self-harming can indeed be dificult to discuss as there they're things we might feel quite guilty about, a bit ashamed of admitting to...feel it makes us stand out, not look or be 'normal' like everyone else seems to look and be. Nothing you're telling me here is making me think 'freak' or 'weirdo'...and I can tell you for sure that there are VERY many people feeling right now (or who have felt for a while)EXACTLY the same. This I promise you. Some of them perhaps didn't want to talk either? Choose a good friend, one you like and trust and can be relied on. And start trying to tell her. We want to start off a new, open and honest policy of talking about stuff like this...why not start with your friend? Not sure of your age, but as dragonflymagic metioned it could be that you need some help, back-up and resources to get you over this that only adults can arrange and deliver. So next people to approach and tell would be parents. Use the confidence you've found in talking about it to friends to encourage you, and just pour it all out. It'll be easier than you think once you make a start. Of course, if you want to discuss it a bit, hammer out a few things, practice talikng about these emotions and feelings...well there are plenty of anonymous (and free-thinking and non-judgemental in most cases I find) adults right here! And it's free. So get writing if you want a bit of help, or just practice. You can address private questions to individuals if you like, or throw your problem/feelings 'open' to the whole lot of us! Let's start talking?? X
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