Why?

I was so confused when I first got bullied, like I didn't know why it was me being targeted. I thought maybe their just jealous of me in some way. But looking back on that situation, I cant help but feel like I changed my self. Like I was the one who 'decided' to be depressed, because i didn't understand how small and harmless words could possibly hurt anyone. I know people try to help, but for me, i haven't found anything that helps beside from sleeping in for hours and taking myself away from the real world. Id do anything to quit self harming, but a small part of me feels like it shouldn't go away. For two reasons. One, because i went throught that and i got over it. But then theres a second one, because i did that to myself, it was me who put those cuts and scars where they are, they need not to leave, they should stay, just to prove how much of a despicable human being i am. I hate it, but i cant help it. No matter how hard i try, or how much help i receive, nothing is working. Please let me know how you cope, because at the moment i know I'm not ok, I'm just to afraid to talk about it in person.

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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