Self harm is "attention seeking"

I'm new to this and have recently had a meeting at school about talking to someone about your problems. So I have been self harming for 2 years, and it has reached breaking point. I'm aware many people think people cut and claim they have depression for attention and this is no where near true. Cutting, for me, is the only way I am able to get my emotions out without people judging me for what they are. My parents recently found out about my situation and supported me for around 2 weeks until they attempted to forget the problem and now never bring it up. Its definetly not that I want to ask to them about it but that I want support and possibly to see a doctor. I really struggle with trusting my friends at school as I feel if I tell them they will not understand. I personally really find writing my feelings down helps because it feels as if you are telling someone without being judged. x

ALUMINA

Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 8 young people, all accessing the sessions from their own phones, tablets or laptops across the UK. The courses take place on different evenings of the week and are run by friendly, trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers. You don’t need an adult to refer you or sign you up, and no-one will see or hear you during the sessions – you’ll just join in via the chatbox. We want to help you to find your next steps towards recovery, wherever you are on your journey.

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