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.
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.
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'.
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 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?
There's more information for
you at
www.FirstSigns.org.uk/others
They didn't 'start' me;
I found them to get info.
I hope we can talk soon.
Talking helps; being allowed
to express ourselves is
crucial.
Thank you.