self-harm - ConnecTeen

I sometimes self-harm to deal with intense emotions. Are there any other coping strategies that might help?

Posted on September 17, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Sometimes our emotions can get the best of us but it is always good to remember that we are human and we are supposed to have emotions; that is how…

I finally told my parents that I’m depressed and self harm and think about suicide sometimes but they got angry at me and said its just a phase and to get over it

Posted on August 8, 2017 by ConnecTeen

I'm scared to reach out to anyone else now, what do I do now? Hey there, thank you for reaching out to us to ask such an important question. These…

How do I deal with my family when it comes to my self harm? Or my friends?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Thank you for reaching out and asking this question. This is a common concern that many people have. The topic of self-harm can be very difficult to discuss and for…

How do I deal with the stigma around mental illnesses and suicide and self harm as someone who struggles with them?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Dealing with mental illness, suicide and self harm is very challenging on it's own. On top of this, it's even more stressful to need to deal with the stigma that…

Should I stop self harming? And if so, why? Everyone always says that they want to stop self harming or that other people should stop but why?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ConnecTeen

That is a very thoughtful question. One that we have answered in the past so I recommend looking for them here. Self-harm is a method that many people use for…