Do you think my family knows?

[Anonymous]

I get sad a lot (don't want to say depressed because I haven't been diagnosed) but the day before, I couldn't even get out of bed.

Today my uncle and grandma were in my room and they woke me up pretty early. My uncle said "good morning M/N. we woke you up early to see if you were okay and everything."

Do you think he knows? I do have marks on my arm but I gave them an excuse months back. I haven't hurt myself since then and don't plan to.

[JenSCDC]

He knows.

"I don't have the best relationship with them. It's not bad it's just that we're not close. I kind of keep myself away from them. I don't know why, I just find myself isolating from them a lot."

While you may not think that your relationship is that close, from what you've written it's obvious that they care about you. Don't be afraid to open up to them. You're going to need their support in your battle against your disease, and it's harder for them to be supportive if you keep pretending to them that nothing's wrong.

[backonthelist]

Whether u realize it or not, self harm is a form of attention seeking behavior. U may not consciously acknowledge it, but u wanted someone to see the cuts. .. why?, I can't say. But it's likely ur trying to express something that's bothering u.

[Asker]

It's burns. I felt bad one day and I wanted to hurt myself for being stupid. It's dumb honestly and I regret.

[JenSCDC]

I totally disagree. When I've cut myself, it's only been to make myself hurt. In fact, I would wear a long sleeve shirt to hide the fact that I was cutting my wrists.

[Rainb0w90]

Why don't you want them to know? Support from friends and family is really important and it will help you get better.

[Asker]

I don't have the best relationship with them. It's not bad it's just that we're not close. I kind of keep myself away from them. I don't know why, I just find myself isolating from them a lot.

[Rainb0w90]

Yea I can understand that. Maybe consider seeing a counsellor. 🌸