[Tigereyes]

I think telling a friend is a really good idea. Face-to-face is definitely best, especially if your friend may not understand self-harm. As mentioned above, it's a good idea to build up to it by telling them you're depressed and have been struggling. Also, know that it will be hard for then to hear about this, so don't be surprised if they freak out a little when you first tell them or ask a lot of questions- it just means that they're concerned. Anyway, good luck. You're really brave for reaching out for help.