How can I explain that it's not their fault?

[lerinb_drowning]

hi guys!
I've self-harmed for 3 years now and was diagnosed with depression, anxiety disorders and forms of psychosis 5 months ago. I have attempted suicide 4 times. My family are doing their best to deal with it but they don't know how to handle it.
It kills me to see them upset when they see my scars and it just makes me cut and burn more. I'm starting to give up again and I'm not sure how much longer I can stand seeing them feel like it's their fault that I'm so messed up.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
xxx

[lyriclover]

You could always tell them the real reason.... That might help a little.

[Desuetude]

I think the best thing you could do is sit them down and explain to them exactly what you're feeling and how they've done nothing wrong. Maybe find some information about depression, psychosis etc. and give it to them to clue them up about the things they could do to help. You can get things like family therapy which might benefit you as sitting down together and explaining how one another feels so you can get a better understanding of what you can do for each other. They seem to care an awful lot about you and you should remember that you are loved and not alone. If anything maybe it's good they care so much, it will give you a reason not to give up and to keep going. It's hard knowing you have to press on for other people but any motivation to get up in the morning is positive. You can make this, okay. If you feel yourself slipping, post on VT or talk to your family. Don't keep it bottled up inside of you because it ends up weighing you down a whole lot. Stay safe and if you need someone to talk to I'd be more than happy to try and help or just listen.