Seeing people that make me want to hurt myself in public

[Buttercup]

Hi,
When I leave the house I'm so afraid I'll see someone from my past and because I live in a small place I run into people that made me feel like crap and after I see these people I lie in bed crying and wondering why bother trying to stay clean or even why not kill myself because no matter where I am the people that hurt me will always be around and there's nothing I can do about. It feels like as soon as I'm feeling okay they show up and make me feel like crap and I don't know how much longer I can handle it

[Mynick]

When you see these people, is in the street? For instance, you are walking and they pass by you. If so put headphones and ignore them they'll get bored and if you concentrate in the music you won't listen to what they are saying.
They don't deserve that, don't cut yourself because of them, you are stronger than that and i belive you. Check this thread, (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=190748) there you'll find several ways to stop cutting one of them may just work. :hug:

[1_21Guns]

I feel like this a lot... or felt like this a lot. I'm getting better now. I come from a sickly little village where unless the person moves away, you're practically bound to run into them. What Eduardo said is a good idea, listen to music and blank them out. Yes, these people have hurt you but they don't have to have a hold on you any more, you're stronger than that and you're better than that. There are people out there who won't hurt you, you just have to hold out for them and it will be worth it I promise, keep going, stay strong :hug3:

[Katiya]

Just walk by like your soooo much better than them and mean it! Don't respond or look at them or say a word! ;) works great for me, I live in one of those towns...

[Katiya]

Just walk by like your soooo much better than them and mean it! Don't respond or look at them or say a word! ;) works great for me, I live in one of those towns...

[ksdnfkfr]

You can not base your self worth on the actions
of creeps, bullies and idiots. They are not who define you.
They should not be the basis on which you decide if life is
worth living. Easier said than done I know. But you have to
be in this life for yourself, not others. Dismiss them.