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Something to tell you

Can I trust you?

Worried about me?

Things haven't been great for any of us these last few months. Maybe you've been worrying about me. I can understand that.

I've been worried about me too! Things seem all crazy and mixed up right now. I feel like I'm not allowed to be 'me'; I feel like you might be disappointed by me, and I feel sad and afraid all the time.

It's not bad, but...

I've been doing my best to cope, but I'm not doing great. I'm getting some good ideas from this website, FirstSigns.org.uk - and they say we should talk...

It's "Tell Someone" month all through March see, so I thought maybe I could tell you, and maybe we could relax a little more around each other.

The thing is

I don't know what to do when I'm angry, afraid or upset. I'm so worried and nervous all the time. I only smile on the outside.

I started hurting myself sometime ago. I know you don't understand how that could help me feel better; it's a way if coping with thoughts and feelings. It makes everything 'stop'.

So now what?

How do you feel?

Don't be angry

I know this is a big deal and your first reaction might be weird, but please take a little time before asking your questions.

I can stop

I can avoid hurting myself if I've got the space and time to work through my frustrations and anxiety. But it takes time.

I can't 'just stop', I need time and support to be able to 'move away' from hurting myself. Can you help me?

Please don't ask me 'what I do' just yet - please can we talk about how we get on and how we talk to each other? I really want easier days, don't you?