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I don't think I've ever talked seriously about this to anyone.
It is possible I have never talked about it publicly.
It's not exactly what i call a party topic
Most of the times I don't want to talk about something so personal,
but i remember that others are struggling too and i feel obligated
to speak for them and help if i can.
Self Harm is not for attention
Self Harm is not an EMO phase.
Self Harm is not a suicide attempt.
Self Harm is an outlet for the pain, for the depression, for the anxiety.
You do not like yourself and you want what you feel on the inside to be reflected on your skin.
Next week is marked as an awareness week.
For me awareness means knowing that other people suffered and most importantly got better.
Awareness is learning, sharing and educating ourselves.
Self Injury is so misunderstood and carries such a huge stigma behind it.
People say Self Harm is too scary, too real, too weird, too selfish
People don't get that you are not necessarily trying to kill yourself.
People associate it with goth girls and believe it is a teenager past time and it will go away once "you said so".
Remember this:
Self Injury occurs in all ages, gender, races, ethic groups and socio-economic backgrounds.
Self Harm is not the same attempt as suicide.
In fact most self injurers don't intend to die but rather cope with the pain.
It is not a cry for help. In reality most who do it keep it a secret.
People self harm to cope with intense feelings and emotions,
to regain a sense of self control, to punish themeselves
Most importantly to feel something instead of feeling so numb.
So, I'm gonna remove the stigma for a second.
I used to Self Harm
I'm trying to stop.
With the help from a professional I found ways to distract myself.
So, when i need to harm me?
Guess what?
Letting it out doesn't have to leave a scar.
I know it's hard.
But... Put that razor down.
Put down the light
We are going to win this fight.
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