Self-Injury Support Group

Im sorry your family are like that.Mine were pretty much the same.Going to see a counsellor though may help though.They may have more of an understanding and want to know why you do it. *hugs*

only my daughter knows i cut cause i couldnt hide a massive cutting session from her. my parents would freak if i told them! im so sorry for your pain! seeing a therapist would really be a help for you in my opinion, try it. (((hugs)))

some families try to hide things (bury their head in the sand and pretend it doesnt happen, or joke about it.

these are things they do to try and cope themselves. Or they might have this deluded idea that it is just a phase your going through lol

What they dont realise is that it isnt helping you any.

Ther eis information out there for supporters of people who SI. Could you maybe print out a webpage for friends and family and leave it on the bench or table something, somewhere they can read it.

I have put a link to a page that gives this type of info (how to react, what family can do to help, etc)

I hope it helps.

Best wishes for oyu and I an here to talk if you want.

http://depression.about.com/gi/dyn...

On a side note, as therapist generally understands and is more supportive to people who SI. This is because they have spent time learning about it and why people do it, so they are better equipped to help you. I think seeing a therapist is an excelent idea (and not only because Im studying to be one either) because they wioll be able to help you.

xxx Im here if/when you need.

I'm sorry you have to deal with this without the support of your family. I think that sometimes people get scared and don't know what to say so they make a joke of something that is very serious to you. I would hope that your family is doing the same, joking about something they don't know how to help.
Stay strong and remember that there are a whole bunch of ppl on this site that support you

im sorry and i truley understand how u feel! my family is one of the main resons i cut in the first place and then they found out i was a cutter and still am they thought it was funny and kept telling me how crazy i was! abut the counsoler im supposed to start counsoling tomorrow and am fighting tooth and nail about going cuz i just dont think they'll understand cuz they havent trueley been there ya no! well stay strong and im here if u need 2 tlk 2 someone

my father doesnt even know this time, last time he found out he made me feel worse, my mum has come to all my counsellin sessions and doctors appointments and now she understands i feel awful though as i have aged her by at least ten years and she is already ill, she has now been livin with me 4 2 week, as she doesnt want me to be alone, wot if u tried to get them to go to doctors or sessions with u? they will always answer parents worries as well and she may be able to start to understand and support u like u need xx

i lost the support of my family the day i got married but wen i left my husband they made my life hell they are the reason i started cuttin this time round! i couldnt cope with my feelings! evrytime i heard from my mum i cut even if it was just a message!! i have no family to turn to and it is hard!! try n reason with them hun and try n make things up with them itl be soo much harded without them! although you will manage! I DO!?! "JUST" im here if you need me! "big hugs" xx

the thought of going to a councellor scares me. If i cant get help from my family who r meant to love and support me, wats a compltete stranger going to do for me. I went to my private doctor and he classed me as suicidal, put me on zoloft and sent me out the door.. nothing after, no follow ups no referals nothing..
My mother wont listen, however she does check my arms and all she says is "thats a fresh one" and thats it changes subject of goes away or watever. its like me and my problems are invisable to her and for my siblings who now txt me asking wat object im going to use today and they have told their friends as well...makes me hate me more..:(:( im soo lost i dont know wat to do

My family doesn't know, if they have seen the scars/cuts they never said anything about them (I use my forearms to cut on).

Sorry you are going through this {{{hugs}}}}

i hope you can find even just one person who will accept you for who you are...i don't have a family..and when i read stuff like this i am kind of glad..you deserve support and someone to care..i hope you find it soon.