
Self-Injury Support Group
Whether you or someone you know or love struggles with self-injury, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, meet others going through the same, and get advice on how to stop. Working together, we can help find alternative coping skills to reduce the urge to self-harm.

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I was on the phone with my mom today and I just suddenly had a NEED to tell her the truth. As I had already suspected, she knew. And I said to her, "Look, I know you already know this, but I have to tell you something. I'm a self injurer." She just plainly said, "Yeah, I know", then got all bitchy with me. She's like "You've been pulling this shit since middle school and to tell you the truth, I'm fucking sick of it." I didn't say anything for a minute and then I said, "look, you can feel any way you want to about it, but I am telling you this because I want you to know that (my therapist) knows the truth and I AM getting help." She didn't even care about the fact that I'm getting help for it!! She just wanted to talk about the last time I did it and lied to everyone about and pick and pick at me until I was in tears!! I knew that she wouldn't really care, but I was hoping for SOMETHING, like maybe a "well at least your getting help" or even "its about time you were honest", but I got NOTHING. Has anyone else shared with their parents that they are an SI and get a reaction like this?? Now I'm terrified to talk about it with anyone. I was going to tell my best guy friend about it today, but I stopped myself. On the one hand, I'm glad that I didn't tell him, but on the other hand I don't want him to believe the lies anymore. I don't know what to do!!! HELP!
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but one thing is for sure, friends are much more understanding than parents. so dont be afraid to tell ur best guy friend, because if he gets educated about it, he might be more help than your therapist
I'm sorry your mom reacted like that, it was completely out of line and you should be congradulated on seeking help.
If you choose to tell your friend about this, I hope it goes a little smoother for you. At least you can take compfort in knowing we don't think any less of you.
Good luck..