askPittguy
advice column ask question view feedback favorite columnist advicenators

Q: hi im 12 and i do self harm ive been doing this since i was like 10-11 i want to stop but every time i try and tell someone i get nervious and scared what should i do?
I truly feel for you and the struggle you are going through. Please know that a lot of people are probably in the same boat as you but a lot have surely successfully overcome it as well.

I actually think you did the right think by coming to this site in that you started on a series of steps to get you to the point you want to reach. For example, you say you get nervous when you want to tell someone. Well guess what, you already did! You told me and anyone else on this site willing to listen. That's progress.

Maybe a few conversations on here or perhaps support forums online can lead you to a next step in confiding in a parent, sibling or friend. After that, and what you will ultimately want to do, is reach out to a therapist or mental health professional. There is no shame in it and they really can help.

Good luck.

thank you so much for talking to me and actually caring if i live or die

bio
Pittguy

Info
Member Since:
September 29, 2013

Answers:
200

Last Update:
December 6, 2015

Visitors:
9837

Favorite Columnists




layout by Adam Particka

<<< Previous Advice Column
Next Advice Column >>>

eXTReMe Tracker