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Is it bad that I like my self harm scars? Like the way the look??
That's an interesting question! I feel like when it comes to self-harm there are a lot of layers to unpack and it's not just one simple thing. There are so…
How can I learn to accept my self harm scars and be okay with showing them and not feel the need to hide them all the time??
Hello, and thank you for reaching out to us! That's a very good question, and I would think that you can't be alone on this. Self-harm, no matter how taboo…
How can I cope with getting triggered by seeing other people’s self harm scars/cuts in public as someone who is trying to recover from self harm?
That's a really good question. Recovering from self harm is tough enough as it is, without seeing it in public as well, and it's completely understandable that you may be…
How can I cope with being triggered by seeing other people’s self harm scars/cuts in public as someone who is trying to recover from self harm?
Thanks for reaching out about a question like this, it's a good one! Cuts/scars from self-harm are often triggering for many people. Self-harm is stigmatized in society, so feeling uneasy…
Why do I feel the need to self-harm? I’ve tried to stop, but am unable to. I also don’t feel as happy as I used to.
Thanks for reaching out! It’s difficult to answer why exactly a person may choose to self-harm because we don’t know what that person is going through and what kind of…
I have lots of friends telling me that they are depressed and/or are cutting. Aside from giving them the ConnecTeen numbers, how can I help them?
It's honestly really great that you're able to support your friends in that way by giving them our number. Not everyone may know about our services or feel comfortable speaking…
I’m worried about telling my parents about my thoughts of suicide and self-harm. what should I do?
When times are tough and you want to let the important people in your life know about what's really going on and how you've been coping, it can definitely be…
Why do people cut themselves? Does it hurt?
Thanks for asking this question! It can be really difficult and confusing trying to understand why people may self-harm, and we’re really glad that you’re reaching out about this and…
My friend is self-harming. Should I tell someone else about it?
Thanks so much for your question! We really appreciate you reaching out to us, it's so important to ask for help when you're not really sure what to do. It…
