Mom asked me about SH

[Megson]

My sister was talking about two of her friends who used to cut.

My mom says, "What's cutting?"

Being stupid, I jump in to explain it to her. And, OF COURSE, she's like, "Well, why in the world would anyone do that!?"
I tried to explain the basic science behind it. She seemed to kind of understand it better. THEN she asks me if I'VE cut before. I told her no, that I only know so much about it because I write stories and researched it for a character. It was a lie, but very believable.
She then tells me that if I ever feel like cutting or if I ever had, that I should tell her and she'll 'send me to a doctor.'

I'm not sure if this is good or not. I DEFINITELY would never want to go to a therapist. It doesn't matter what you say to me. I will never tell a complete stranger all about my problems. I never even tell my closest friends any of this.

[damaged goods33]

I was also very skeptical about being sent into therapy but I had no choice once my mom found out I was cutting it was off to therapy we go. With therapy its all about connecting it took a couple tries before I could find a therapist I could confide in. Going to therapy is nothing to be ashamed of or scared of. I was also scared and refused to speak about my problems to a complete stranger but once you find the right therapist that you can confide in then therapy can become a life saver! I really hope you reconsider your thoughts about therapy but no mater what you choose I wish you the best of luck!

[Amaryllis]

Honey, believe it or not, it's -much- easier to talk to a complete stranger about your problems. If you don't know them, you don't care what they think. With friends, you have a relationship to keep there and you don't want to lose that.

You are -extremely- lucky to have a mother who would say that. Aww man, I'm so envious of you xD I would be absolutely euphoric if my mother said the same to me. Take this wonderful opportunity and tell her, honey. It's so much easier when there aren't any lies, especially when your parents actually want to -help-. That doesn't come very often.

Be strong enough to ask for help. You can do this. Faith and trust. Be brave now. Once you get professional help, you won't be alone. If your first psychologist fails, try another. And another. And another. Don't give up till you've recovered!

[Love.Hate]

Talking to a stranger is suprisingly easier, I was very reluctant to go to therapy because I felt the same as you do now. But it is something you really ought to reconsider as they don't judge you, you don't see them all the time. And to be honest it's good to have a moan about life once in a while. I think your mum saying that's good, because at least she is showing you she cares :)

[Riley6606]

lol, sux for you

[Ashleigh]

tbh i would jump at the oppertunity your mum has given you. my mum just tells me to stop and then thats it. id love to have councilling but being 15 without my mum backing me i cant really go to appointments. i think that this would be very beneficial for you xx