I'm 16 and a self-harmer, unfortunately. I guess I never could understand how it started and why I do it, but I feel it helps. It does take a lot to do it, not only do you have to think about doing it, you have to think about what others will think if they see what you are doing. I tried admitting it, to my parents, but I just went pear-shaped; now they hate me even more. I hate to think what would happen if I was to come out to them. There is so much pressure to hide who I am. So much anger, hate, sorrow, depression. I feel lost, confused, unsure where to turn. I guess that is what is causing it, plus it is causing social problems. I find it difficult to talk to someone, knowing I'm hiding something from them and I'm sure they know that I'm keeping something from them. What to do, eh?

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