My friend cuts herself

[ZzeWatermelon]

It's really annoying, but I see marks on her wrists.
And she tells me that she has problems.
Is there any way to help her? It's none of my business, but we are close friends, and I understand her but don't support the idea of self-harm.

[wonderland]

It's okay if you don't support self harm (i don't think anyone supports it as such), the best thing you can do is be there for her and support her. Let her know that if she ever needs to talk about something that you'll listen and show her that you care.

[Dying Ember]

It's really annoying, but I see marks on her wrists.
And she tells me that she has problems.
Is there any way to help her? It's none of my business, but we are close friends, and I understand her but don't support the idea of self-harm.

What makes you annoyed?
Do what Wonderland said. Be there for her, and listen to her and let her know you are there for her.
I know it's not exactly easy to have a friend that self harms and you feel helpless at times but doing little things can help more than you'd think. Knowing that someone is there for you can make you feel so much better.

[CosmicNoodle]

It's okay if you don't support self harm (i don't think anyone supports it as such), the best thing you can do is be there for her and support her. Let her know that if she ever needs to talk about something that you'll listen and show her that you care.

Basically this

And "supporting it" is an odd thing to be honest, I'm against it, bad idea, but often it's the only way people (like me) can get through a day without doing something worse to themselves...or even someone else.

[ScottieDog]

I guess you could mention to her that you notice the scars on her arms and that if she ever just needs someone to talk to you're happy to be that someone. just be careful though as some people react badly to people saying that they noticed their scars. Sometimes there is very little someone who is not a professional mental health worker can do to help a self harmer. It's a very complicated thing to help.

[Karkat]

For the most part, all you can do is be there for her when she's down. She has to be in charge of her actions. If she doesn't want to seek external help, there's not a lot you can do.

But being there for a friend in need is kind of always a good idea. You might even ask her if there's anything you can do to help- maybe have her call you or text you or something if she's feeling like she needs to cut.

But don't treat her harshly if and when she doesn't just stop immediately. She will need time to heal.

[rawrnoodels]

Probably talk to her about it if 1 of my friends was doing that i would move hell on earth to get them to stop but just reminde her what she has in this world

[radsniper]

be there for her and always have a hug ready

[romes3]

Be there for her, and let her know that she can depend on you. Let her know that you care.