I'm not here to make friends, I'm here for help.

[whateverdude]

I cut today.
Description removed. Sorry; we don't want to trigger anyone. ~Elysium The drew a familiar picture, one that I hadn't seen for quite awhile. Around 6 months, I relapsed. I couldn't handle the stress anymore, the hatred, the misplacement, the feeling of being dreadfully alone. I'm not going to sit here and lie and say I'm ok, because well, I'm not. I need to be in a residential rehabilitation facility and I NEED HELP, but guess what, my family thinks there is nothing on this world for me to be depressed about, because I don't have cancer, or am not dying of an awful disease, or I haven't lost a limb, that well, I have nothing to be depressed about, nothing to cry about, nothing to be in constant pain about. I'm just selfish. I just am thinking about myself. I don't want to be me. I can't be me, not this way, not how I am right now. I am not safe with myself.

[Croconaw]

Welcome to the site.

[Leprous]

I cut today.
Edited quote. ~Elysium The drew a familiar picture, one that I hadn't seen for quite awhile. Around 6 months, I relapsed. I couldn't handle the stress anymore, the hatred, the misplacement, the feeling of being dreadfully alone. I'm not going to sit here and lie and say I'm ok, because well, I'm not. I need to be in a residential rehabilitation facility and I NEED HELP, but guess what, my family thinks there is nothing on this world for me to be depressed about, because I don't have cancer, or am not dying of an awful disease, or I haven't lost a limb, that well, I have nothing to be depressed about, nothing to cry about, nothing to be in constant pain about. I'm just selfish. I just am thinking about myself. I don't want to be me. I can't be me, not this way, not how I am right now. I am not safe with myself.

Welcome to VT! I'm sure you'll find help here, there are other people like you, well, I am one of those people. Check out the mental crisis forum if you need help, just stay strong, and enjoy your stay.

[Elysium]

Introductions :arrow: Cutting and Self-Harm

[Hyper]

You're family simply doesn't understand what depression is.

A big problem in the world especially for kids with depression. A lot of people seem to think that depression = being sad.

But that's just ignorance...

Have you ever had the level-headedness and strength of will to try and explain to them rationally, using psychology, what depression really is?

Do you think that would even be remotely possible with your parents?

Another option is to try and get your parents receive the explanation from a doctor or some other ''figure of authority'' if you have very autocratic parents that don't respect your intelligence or opinions.

I don't know where you live or the state of services there but there are hotlines, help centers, school counselors w/e in many countries. You recognize you have a problem so you should try to seek help regardless of your parents ignorance.

[CosmicNoodle]

I'm here for help, making friends comes secondary. Everything comes second to getting help.

Welcome to the club :)

[Laraa.01]

I have found that over the last few years the understanding of mental health issues has got so much better. Yes you haven't lost a limb or have cancer but you have a very real illness which also takes lives. If you choose to get professional help in a residential facility you'll find that the people there know about what you are going through and are best placed to help you come out the other end a stronger person. Stay strong but don't be afraid to ask for help because now more than ever before, it's there for you.

[Karkat]

I hope you find the help you need. Good luck.

[romes3]

I hope you get all the help you need to recover.