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how do i tell my family i'm sad
how do i hid my cvts
how do i tell my family about those cvts
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If you feel it is safe to tell your family, you can simply plan a time to sit down with them and talk openly or you can write a member of your family a letter explaining what you are going through. Please make sure you are bandaging your wounds appropriately (neosporin, cleansing wipes, covering in the day with gauze or band-aids), letting them breathe at night. Some people cover them with clothing (long sleeves/bracelets/tights/etc.). It is incredibly vulnerable to open up and ask for help, but it is absolutely worth it. If you are not ready to tell a family member, try and see if there is another adult you can trust (eg. your doctor, a school counselor if you are in school). If you have an urge to self harm, keep a frozen orange or lemon in your freezer and hold it in your hand or on the spot you want to harm. If you ride the urge, sometimes you can prevent yourself from doing it and the cold can be a helpful shock to the system and the smell is nice! Be patient and forgiving of yourself. You deserve to heal and to be heard.
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