Why do I like self-harming?
Thank you for asking us this question. Self-harm can be a tough thing to talk about, and we're really glad you reached out to us about it. Unfortunately, we…
Why do I self-harm? Is it punishment? Do I just like to see myself bleed?
That's a really good question, thanks for asking that! It can be really difficult and confusing trying to understand why you may self-harm, and we're really glad that you're reaching out…
Is suicide selfish?
Hey, that’s a really good question, and we’re glad that you reached out to us. Suicide is not easy to talk about, so it’s great that you’re taking that step…
I’m suicidal and have some mental health issues but the problem for me is that I don’t want to get better …
I'm feeling really hopeless and unmotivated. What should I do? I am really glad that you decided to reach out to us, it takes a lot of courage to tell…
What are good coping mechanisms to stop cutting?
"...The pain is what helps me, obviously only for short periods of time but I want something like that that isn't "physically dangerous" I guess. I've tried drawing and writing…
How our appearance-obsessed culture affected me at a young age
We are constantly bombarded by images of young, thin girls in advertisements retouched to perfection, and magazines headlined with “How to Achieve the Perfect Beach Body”. A perfect body has…
I am a suicide attempt survivor
I am a suicide attempt survivor. I've been diagnosed with depression since childhood, and at the age of 15 my mental health had collapsed entirely. My best friend wouldn't talk…
Is calling ConnecTeen free?
Yes! ConnecTeen is a free confidential peer support service for teens in the Calgary and other areas as well. If you ever have a question or something you want to talk…
My struggle with alcohol abuse
This is the story of how I became an alcoholic. Since the age of 11, I’ve battled depression. By the age of 15, I had attempted suicide twice and had…
What to do when you or a friend is self-harming
Every year, 1 in 5 females and 1 in 7 males will self harm. Self-injury constantly plagues our youth and is all too common spread. Self-harm is deliberate acts to…
