Comments on: Self-Injury

By: MattyT

MattyT — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:26:13 +0000

Thank you for sharing such a personal issue. I too hope that others who suffer from similar forms of depression can seek – and find – the help that they need.

And no, this is not who I see when I think of people who cut themselves.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:55:18 +0000

The stigma can be worse for those who self-harm but not by cutting. Being told “no, that doesn’t count” is worse than humiliating, especially given the courage required to speak up in the first place.

Well done for being able to stop. It’s not as easy as it sounds but it is possible.

By: kristarella

kristarella — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:37:20 +0000

I had a friend at high school who cut herself quite badly. At the time it did seem like an attention getter because she came to school and showed me her arm. I figured, even if it was for attention, she needed it, so I just hugged her and tried to show that I cared that she was hurting.
I realised later the reason for cutting, when I was tempted to do it myself. I thought the pain would be more bearable if it was on the outside instead of the inside…

I too hope that people will show compassion and provide help to those who need it.

Thanks for your post!