Told my parents

[LittlePaperStars]

I got upset over my friend because she hasn't spoken to anyone in days, and I was scared that she'd really hurt herself.

So I was crying to my parents about it, and blurted out that I self harm. I showed them everything, and they were loving and understanding. But they told me to just stop. It's really hard to stop. But I can't be alone in my room unless I'm changing or sleeping. Otherwise, I have to leave my door open. I technically just lost my privacy until I get better.

Self harming helps me forget about lots of things, but I guess I could handle going without it for a year...maybe it'll stay that way, and I can help out my friend alot more...

[Love.Hate]

Well I'm glad they are there for you, even if they are going about it the wrong way. Tell them that's it's not just as easy as they think it is to stop. There lots of stuff online, that will help you and distract you and now at least you can go to them if you need to talk. They need to know it's an addiction and it takes time to overcome, well done for being brave enough to tell them though. good luck sweetie<3

[Aubrie]

I lost my privacy, too, when my mom found out. Just try to remember that they think it will prevent it. My mom kind overreacted and screamed at me for a good 2 hours and then ignored me for about 3 days. I'm happy for you because your parents were understanding. They may not know how addictive it is, though. After a while, my mom and I went to speak with a therapist. She explained to my mom how addictive it is and you can't just stop cold turkey. She also explained that it's important for me to still have my privacy or else I would end up feeling cornered, resulting in more bad than good. Maybe you and your parents could benefit from a group therapy session? I know you may not want to, but it really helped.

[xktx]

well at least they are supportive. x And maybe this will be a good oppurtunity to stop and gain most of your old life back. <3 x

[dontcare97]

I think it was that very nice that your parents are understanding. I don't know who mine would react. I hope you can quit.

[LittlePaperStars]

Thanks guys. I hope I can go back to the way things were before too.
xx

[Amaryllis]

It was really brave of you to tell your parents. Well done. It'll get better. I'm sure soon they'll learn to trust you again. Once again, really proud of you. I'm glad they're there for you :)

Love,
Faith And Trust

[Weeping]

Well, it's really brave (and good) that you told them.

If they don't fully understand though, you should try to explain to them how addictive it is and that you can't just stop in a split second, so they'll need to give you some time to stop.

Also you could try therapy or something, if you think that might help some.

Well, I know what it's like to have "no privacy". When I came out of the psych ward the psychologists/whatever decided that I wasn't allowed to be home alone, walk to/from school alone (which was like 500m), etc. I wasn't even allowed to sleep alone so well, I always had to sleep in the same room as one of my parents.

And.. I'm here if you want/need to talk. Just PM/VM/MSN/Skype.
:hug:

[LittlePaperStars]

Thank you guys :D
And hey, guess what? FOUR DAYS! I'm so proud! :D
Y'all are awesome!

[HeroesAndCons]

Lucky you
My mom was understanding but my dad flipped

I didnt loose my privacy. But i hoppe for the best
The best you can do is to educate them it will be hard to stop