so confused

[kaitlin9]

ive only recently stopped self harming and i got of school a week ago and everything seem to have come crashing down i have completely lost the old me im going nights without sleep when i used to sleep to 3 pm i spend my time crying in my room and ive tried to reach out to my parents about depression and self harm and they reply good every time no one seems to take it seriously and treat me like an attention seeker suicide has become a constant thought and im scared no one will realise how screwed i am until something really bad happens.

[luck fife1]

get help. I'm meeting with my first psychiatrist on thursday. it's not a weak thing to do - it's stronger than not owning up to your problems. please get help

[Childish Giggle]

Originally Posted by kaitlin9

ive only recently stopped self harming and i got of school a week ago and everything seem to have come crashing down i have completely lost the old me im going nights without sleep when i used to sleep to 3 pm i spend my time crying in my room and ive tried to reach out to my parents about depression and self harm and they reply good every time no one seems to take it seriously and treat me like an attention seeker suicide has become a constant thought and im scared no one will realise how screwed i am until something really bad happens.

Hey,
Its good to know that you have stopped SHing. Self Harm may be able to give you temporary relief from emotional problems but it is not healthy in a long run and makes you more and more depressed.
Most of the times parents don't respond to these situations very well and just put it off by saying that "Its a phase and you'll get over it". Other times they don't know how to respond. I'd suggest telling an adult, maybe your teachers or a counsellor in school or any other family member who is close to you about what you are going through. Maybe even a friend. It'll get you necessary support. You can write your parents a letter describing what you are going through and how you feel. Tell everything in detail. Hopefully knowing the details will help them respond better. You can write what you expect them to do.
And life is not so bad either. Try looking towards everyday things that make you smile, that soothe you, calm you down. Like music maybe, novels,movies

If you want to talk, PM/VM me anytime

[Xx_TanTan_xX]

Here's something I learnt when I first posted a question like yours and had the same situation:
You just took THE most important and did THE smartest thing you could have: you reached out. It's a start, and it's a big one. You recognised that there is something wrong.
It shows that you are strong and motivated.
Sometimes, it takes a lot for parents to show amotion about things like this because they are scared aswell. Give them time, throw in hints here and there, but ultimatly remember that it's not easy for them too.
Try to relax, take deep breaths when you wake up- it might be a tipical thing to say but you will be surprised at how much it helps to calm down and fight back tears. However, sometimes you NEED to cry, you have to, and if that's the case don't fight them back.
Please come to me if you ever need to talk to anyone, I'd love to help you out, I've been there aswell and I know how extremely difficult it is. You have a friend in me.

[14njaa]

It's good you've stopped self- harming. There are no long term benefits, no matter how strong the temptation may be. I have a history of depression and self- harm and just found out about a friend who self-harms. I would recommend that you consider seeing a therapist; I know I was reluctant at first, as are most people. But I've been in therapy for about a year and I can say that it has definitely helped. Reaching out was the best thing you could have done. Don't give up. I know it's hard and it's a daily struggle, but you can pull through and be the better for it!