selfharm help

[forever lost]

im 13 and my bestfriend self harms.
shes depressed and thinks everyone hates her. for ages ive tried to convince her the truth that she has plenty of friends but she doesnt buy it.
she has a couple of illnesses and believes thatthey are part of the reason,
i don't know what to do any more
please someone give me some advice on how to handle her

[Love.Hate]

You have to be there to support her, keep telling her the truth but dont overload her with it, or she will shut you out.
Be there for her, talk to her if she wants to vent, give her a hug when she needs it, you could even show her this website?

Do her parents know? because if you can get her professiobnal help its definately worth while :)

[LonelyOleander]

If you just be there for her, always listen and hug her often...it helps more than you think...

[StoppingTime]

Honestly, it isn't great to pester her about it.
She has things going on in her life, and she feels this is the best way to cope.
Of course, it isn't, but telling her that won't help.
You need to be supportive, attentive, and patient.
If you notice she's going through an especially rough day, sit down and talk to her about it. There is nothing better for you or anyone to do than to comfort and be with her, because this takes her mind off the action.
Even though what she may tell you may seem mixed up and confusing to you, listen anyway. People need to vent sometimes, and this is one of the best things they can do.
And be patient. It won't be fixed overnight. These things take time.
Talk to her about coping methods (i.e. the butterfly project).
Even, if she is comfortable about you bringing it up, show her this site. It has helped so many people.

Good Luck!