Signs and Symptoms that Someone is Self Harming

[@lottielily01]

I hate it when people say "they're seeking attention" like "yeah that's why i was hiding them"

[@jenna.b4416]

+Charlotte Smith Exactly.

[@Nancy_boy]

I wish I could tell my mom that .

[@bunnybtv]

it's one thing to go to school or work with short sleeves and shorts with fresh cuts. and another wearing jackets everyday and jeans to hide those cuts.

[@anneliesejohnson8014]

I was at sleepaway camp the other day and my only friend at the camp wore short sleeves and he wasn't addressing it but he was very open about the meds he was on and his anxiety. He had purpley old scars up and down his wrist. Nobody confronted him about it but it was obvious. it was hot out. he deserved to not be burning up without being suspected as being attention seeking

[@emaleemoriah1435]

IKR except i havent told anyone...

[@sodamiilk6421]

Why to people say we cut for attention? If we cut for attention then why do we try so hard to hide it??

[@juliaallen6838]

true

[@blankuser987]

exactly

[@for3stspirit]

Føx Prø PREACH IT SLAP THAT RESPONSE IN THEM HATERS FACE

[@quinnsinclair7028]

Cause it’s much easier to ascribe some sort of blame. If your kid is cutting it’s easier to say “oh they just want attention” cause then the solution is simple. Spend a bit more time with them and they’ll be fine. If you admit there’s another cause you also have to admit that first the self harmer has some serious problems and second that recovery is going to be difficult. Once you admit that you either have to throw in for a rough ride with them or abandon ship. The “it’s just for attention” line is a bandage so they don’t have to face that inevitable choice.

[@jakysuarez9079]

-føx- -prø- exactly

[@bunnybtv]

the unexpected wounds on their body with unreasonable explanation (especially if it's bruises) can be a sign of domestic abuse as well.

[@candlecove7800]

True

[@TrisDoesStufff]

LittlestPeaches Im ur 300th sub

[@bunnybtv]

CleverPetshopProductions actually my 230th or something of that sort subscriber! Thanks for subbing :)

[@ShesNicoleMarie]

I agree

[@juliaallen6838]

if they are in a relation ship. or there are like another million possibilaties (i know i spelled possibillaties wrong)

[@notalemonn]

I try to tell my friends about my depression, anxiety, and my self-harm but they think it's a joke. They think it's a joke because of the 'crippling depression' and killing yourself memes. I'm trying to drop hints to make my friends notice, but they just think I'm crazy.

[@BroodjePatat]

I hate your friends already, sorry... but they have to take it serious.

[@elifnazkamalak3887]

I feel in the same way. But I think there can be a cure for me. I mean, there is a lesson called "Health İnformation" in my country and it also has a mandatory(Is that the right word for it?) book. It also tells about mental health but doesn't really give information. We are supposed to choose a subject in that book and prepare a presentation about it. I'll prepare something about mentall health so I can change something at least in my classroom.

[@BroodjePatat]

Grunge T.x Nice :).

[@kiapen3072]

I want to die I hate those memes

[@missdarling7806]

Same thing happened to me too, she had found my cuts so I was forced to tell her but, she thinks it was a joke or I was lying

[@Iz-nn5dq]

i watched this to make sure that people wont notice....

[@molliemcmullan9187]

Same

[@ZitaLowstorm]

+Isabella Fangirl same..

[@meewpii1097]

+Isabella Fangirl same

[@elaina37]

Same

[@stacy62101]

same

[@sadeejones4363]

I watched this a while ago to see if my friend was self-harming, but it turns out he was actually being abused. He would say all the stuff like "I'm so clumsy" and shit, so yeah, anyone who's worried about somebody else needs to consider the possibility of SOMEONE ELSE hurting that person.

[@bunnybtv]

Thanks you i was thinking the same thing.

[@colawombat6460]

Sadee Jones oh man that sucks i hope he's ok and yeah you can't go straight to self harm it could be more than that

[@peepken9094]

I usually say my cat scratched me. Works every time.

[@giziraleon6830]

Arin James same

[@cedanycedany669]

Arin James I don't have a cat

[@kay-ku3wb]

Me too

[@e_e_eli]

Im alergic to cats so I stay away, can´t use that

[@lynnp2799]

Difference can be seen.

[@giziraleon6830]

YOU'RE DOING THIS JUST FOR ATTENTION!!! Yeah, that's exactly why I try to hide it, Einstein.

[@therealkellinquann6914]

Gizira Leon my parents found out and i had to tell my two closest friends when i was hanging out with them and i hide it any other time but even my mom said i did it for attention

[@introvertedangel8524]

Yep that's exactly why.

[@badasslady1967]

getting help from friends and family? what if they are the cause of our self harm?

[@breathofthewild7016]

Aira Lockheart same

[@angelica2295]

Aira Lockheart agreed

[@gwenrobbins8312]

same

[@julie5640]

Honestly, I don't know if this would work... but if you need to talk to someone, maybe it would even be best to talk to a stranger, like me. You probably will not ever see them again, so they can't really pick on you, and they can't really do anything bad about it like telling your school or something. I know this post was really long ago, I just want you to know that there is always someone to talk to. You are loved! I promise! ❤️❤️

[@giziraleon6830]

Badass Lady same

[@abbycadabbie]

When I used to self harm (I'm currently almost 2 months clean) I would hide my tools right under people's noses. They would look in my drawer and not find anything. Self harm has made me so much more secretive, and clever. I would hide things in the backs of my tv remotes. I would tape things to the inside of my guitar. I would hide things inside a tissue box. I would hide things inside my tv. (It was a little portable tv with a built in DVD player and you push the screen and it opened). I hide things in the most clever of places. So another warning sign is if someone gets anxious when someone is near that item, or is really defensive and obsessive over it, that might be a hiding spot.

[@johndoe3126]

Lol wow that's actually pretty clever. Personally, (male btw) I own about 11 knives and I have them set up in a collection so as to hide them in plain sight. I actually continue collecting them as I was a big knife fan way before I even thought about self harming and I figure I should keep it up so as not to alert anyone. Congrats on how long clean you are btw; it's probably been a while since you posted the comment so maybe even longer :)

[@abbycadabbie]

+John Doe Looking back at this comment really makes me notice how far I have come c: Im currently 1 year and 4 months clean. shortly after this comment, I actually had urges but I ended up turning to drugs so I didnt self harm. prescription pills and weed. but I stopped smoking weed in December and havent taken pills since May. please dont self medicate with drugs lol. im thankful it didnt turn into a bigger problem

[@safafaridi7443]

wow you're so strong, I was a year clean till a week ago, my "Friend" cut herself for attention and it triggered me, and now.. well I cant wear short sleeves anymore.

[@abbycadabbie]

Looking back at these comments makes me realize what all has happened since I wrote this comment. I am currently over 2 years clean from self harm but I did have a drug problem and it did get worse, but now I am about 2 months clean from drugs. Which I got into harder drugs than pills. I'm not proud of my self for the stupid things I've done but I'm proud of how far I've come since then.

[@supernovaofdeath3537]

Abby Mihelic I hide mine behind my mirror in my room

[@emilyc7728]

My parents would think I'm stupid if I told them I had anxiety/ and social anxiety, so I don't know how to tell them.....

[@username6087]

Emily Carpenter same..

[@_xro]

Bruh same

[@a.cnugget0323]

Emily Carpenter I never had anxiety until that one day.... and now I'm stuck with Anxiety I feel your pain but it's important to tell them okay I care about you and everyone else so please tell anyone! I have depression I don't have a disorder or Anything.

[@jordanevans6139]

Same

[@igotthehorsesintheback2225]

Same here

[@katiebutler693]

I think more people would use this as I do to learn how to make it less noticeable to people around me.

[@LikeKristen]

+Katie Butler what you do with this information is out of my control but I really hope you choose to recover instead of harming yourself in secret.

[@katiebutler693]

+LikeKristen I did not mean anything I said in a rude way. I try to recover, then things get worse... so it's nice to know how to not make your loved ones worry... sorry.

[@LikeKristen]

+Katie Butler I hope I didn't come off rude either when I responded. I honestly care about everyone who watches my videos and I honestly don't want to see people using my information to hide their self harm more because that is going to help no one. Stay strong :)

[@brokenkilljoy8087]

same

[@alexishill3277]

LikeKristen love you Kristen! :p

[@alicexylanthrax6169]

When my mom saw my cuts, she said "why would you cut yourself? you're not a pie! haha." that's it.

[@metallictrex]

Omg that's amazing😂

[@bunnybtv]

i mean i'm sad she didn't take more seriously, but maybe she didn't want to upset you. My dad as seen my cuts (when i was still a cutter) many times, one time a full view when i had to roll up my sleeve at the doctors. he didn't say anything until one day he saw my scars and said "ares those from cutting" i said "yes" he said "i'm just glad they are old, don't do it again" some parents have different ways of dealing with it. Some can't handle the thought of their children hurting so badly.

[@danikaschmerl1969]

hahha

[@Chookity-Pok]

That's so mean 😳

[@adam-mh5ou]

wow

[@ChuckE.CheeseGirl]

5 seconds clean PROGRESS IS BEING MADE!!!!!

[@courtneyholm2597]

Chuck e cheese girl literally same

[@epicknightsans4347]

That's good

[@amandapanda7922]

Chuck e cheese girl girl same! AND YOU GO GIRL EACH SECOND COUNTS!

[@Kittyen]

1 second clean!

[@thewoollyonion1567]

20 minutes clean

[@sayreeoffical3580]

I wish someone would notice that I self harm and they would help me because I can't just ask for help by myself :(.....

[@emmagraham7835]

I am here for you. Please look up help online this way you aren't telling people face to face but you can still get the help you need. Stay strong

[@ailincanetegaitan1385]

+Sayree Offical same

[@PorcelainB0nes]

Chances are nobody will notice. If you want to get better you're going to have to tell someone.

[@giziraleon6830]

Sayree Offical same...

[@NightPain]

I was caught by one of my friends and he told his father who told my mother and then she found out that I wasn't actually right in the head. I'd say tell someone, don't wait. Luckily, I was caught because I didn't know someone was watching me do it.

[@justanotchinyourblackparad6455]

I wear a lot of bracelets to hide my cuts that I made when I was younger. So another sign could be that the person is wearing lots of bracelets.

[@orianebellouard8896]

Same ! It works so well

[@macker2593]

I don't have many bracelets so I used hairties some were tight so it opened one so now one of them has blood on a green hairtie out of all the colors ;-;

[@emaleemoriah1435]

i havent warn short sleeves in a year. EVERYONE asks me why im always wearing long sleeves i just say im cold all the time everyone thinks im sick but really im just self harming

[@slimygamer2220]

fat mood Same

[@stampe109]

I feel rly guilty bcs I kinda used this video to find ways to hide it/avoid comfrontation, so when she said in the end thank you for caring, I'm kinda just drowning in guilt, sorry.

[@starstruck5958]

Same

[@klassynicoleoldaccount2763]

Omg yes, same thing here :(

[@nadinek6151]

So I've been clean for about two or three weeks now, because me and my friend Lainey made a deal. At Gym, she saw my wrist and stared me down, and mouthed 'we need to talk'. I reluctantly had followed, and she told me about how she had also been cutting. we made a deal that as long as I don't cut, she doesnt. We talk every day, and she makes me show my wrists to her to make sure I don't cut. This is an amazing video, I didn't come here to hide that I cut. I came here to help others. Thank you for making these videos, it's really snapped me out of my downward spiral

[@slvergle4697]

I know that you made this comment three years ago, but I have a similar story. I have an internet friend that used to cut (we are very close and trust each other) and when he started again I made him promise to stop. What he didn't know was that I was cutting, so when he found out he got me to stop by saying if he found out I cut again he would start doing it. I haven't cut since and that was a few months ago

[@jadiecat3869]

I feel bad for watching this because I'm not planning on stopping self harm, I just want to know how I can prevent others from finding out I'm self harming.

[@emilycortese6566]

Same...

[@abigailmallory4297]

Me too

[@luce1211]

i know it’s been i while but i hope your okay

[@introvertedangel8524]

Sadly same

[@swiivy922]

That little gap in your teeth! I love it so much !!! It's so adorable aaaaaa

[@k9anonymous20]

tissirakui ikr

[@icetealol3726]

I wish more people irl were like you I have that and I get bullied for it so I got braces 😢

[@hikaru924]

the only non depressed comment

[@isaacpena2490]

is not eating a form of self harm? im not really sure...

[@LikeKristen]

I mean disordered eating is a problem but it depends the reason why you are doing it. Sometimes we don't eat because we are depressed or we are having stress in our lives and that wouldn't be considered harmful behavior because you are not doing it with the intent to harm yourself. Either way, not eating is a problem and you should really reach out for help if you are struggling with it in anyway.

[@isaacpena2490]

LikeKristen Okay. Thank you

[@sophiemelancon109]

IsaacThe_ Potato it is actualy

[@sciolistbardstudios3826]

I would say yes, it is. I do it, but mostly because I can't keep food down when I'm stressed. So I sometimes go days without eating (four days is my record)

[@venomfrankie2.041]

IsaacThe Potato yes

[@brokenkilljoy8087]

im watching this so i dont get cought

[@LikeKristen]

how about you start recovery and not continue this bad habit? I have been in self harm recovery for years ( 8 years) and I know how hard it can be but trust me my life is so much better without self harm. I have a ton of self harm recovery, awareness, and motivational videos to get you on the path to recovery, help you seek treatment, and start a better life for yourself. Life without self harm is a better life than you are living now and I highly encourage you to stop hiding in the dark and suffering the way you are now and get out there and get the help you deserve! You are stronger than you think you are and you deserve to feel better.

[@dianatotos9324]

same.

[@LikeKristen]

KZbin cleanup not really sure what you are referring to. I talk about self harm and my experiences to educate others and help people seek treatment. I see no problem with that.

[@50darkenedsharp65]

Why do you comment this?

[@giziraleon6830]

broken killjoy same

[@tiberiussugarplum9780]

I am so afraid... I have PE in the first two lessons on Friday. It's the first time I need to actually wear short sleeves after summer break, but I'm afraid that they'll see my scars and assume, that I do it for the attention. They are to fresh to cover them with makeup or anything. I think I'll just wear a jacket...

[@officialchickenpermissionf516]

Was it ok? If it wasn't, try and brush it off. It's a lot easier said then done, but remember that in a few years they won't matter :)

[@tiberiussugarplum9780]

+I am not a turtle let's say it was... acceptable... this one girl came up to me and said: "omg.. you can't be serious. That's so dumb." and rolled her eyes... buuuut except that... it was ok xd

[@ytalicew1293]

try to "fake it til you make it'. if someone recognizes what they are, say its ok, I'm better now. its misleading, but saying it out loud may actually help you

[@elifnazkamalak3887]

That was what I was afraid of all this summer. Actually trying to control myself worked. My sisters make jokes like "I'll cut my wrists I can't stay strong." (They don't know I was cutting myself.). Even this "little" jokes influence the society.

[@tiberiussugarplum9780]

Grunge T.x If I cut it's usually pretty low, so you can't see it even if my sleeves are rolled up. Two of my "friends" asked me what that was.. they seemed pretty worried what made me feel bad.

[@missdarling7806]

I came to this video to make myself less noticeable

[@ceceliasmith821]

Me too

[@sophiaanna9445]

One thing I'd like to add - don't just say that you care and are there for them, also prove it. People who struggle with self-harm often have trust issues and a simple "You can vent to me whenever you need to" might not do the trick, since they've probably heard a lot of empty promises before. Thank you for taking the time to help and educate others about mental health, it's very important to speak up. :)

[@Julie-gv3je]

I found out my brother self harmed when I herd him crying so I went to see if he was okay and I walked in on him cutting and my mother walked in on me self harming she didn't say anything and walked out and I think most of my friends are self harming and they told me that they were and there was no to stop them 😔

[@phaggot4250]

I'm so sorry 😔

[@pomctato4675]

Julies channel my brother use to self harm but i didnt care idk y

[@epicknightsans4347]

I'm so sorry about this but you guys could try talking to each other to help

[@grapejuice3943]

I got depression when I was 8 or 9... btw not to be rude but I don't think people only being nice to me when they find out is going to help I don't need pity

[@amanqa9101]

What if I'm the one who needs a person like that who cares about me and my self harming?

[@princessofadderall9087]

then take the steps and get help:) you can do it

[@amanqa9101]

Tylers View thanks♡ :/

[@bunnybtv]

getting help can be tough. Just slowly build the strength like not hurting yourself as often, and then throwing away one tool, and then another, just take tiny steps until you are ready to go to a hospital or any other types of help.

[@christianlester9101]

Amanda^^ |-/

[@juliaallen6838]

if no one cares, call a hot line or something. because they will sit and talk. there are some hot lines you can even text if you dont like talking to people verbally.

[@ebonywatson6140]

The cuts don't have to bleed

[@roobyglumandyourmom]

You are right

[@zubrowska9017]

I feel weak and pathetic if my cuts are too shallow

[@roobyglumandyourmom]

@@zubrowska9017 I try not to cut so deep that the scars are absolutely horrible but if it diesnt bleed, I cut even deeper and bigger until it does bleed

[@prismicfusion8044]

Instead of cutting, use a pen and wrote things on your arm/legs instead. It can help.

[@JustPeachy04]

I just started self harm recently and I knew I was depressed and I just don't know what to do, I want to get better but I can't tell anyone. This video sounds like me and I need help, I know I need help but I can't tell anyone or a lot of bad things will happen, if someone can help me, please help

[@angel-gu8co]

what bad things will happen? u can tell a school counsellor if yr a student, in most cases they won't tell yr parents especially if u request that specifically

[@JustPeachy04]

angel they will tell, it happened to a girl in my school, she requested they not tell, they said ok, and broke their word. im worried the same will happen to me. It's not all that easy

[@Mckennaworld026]

Katelyn Wood it happened to me and I got sent to the mental ward

[@broojie8191]

If you can't talk to school counselors or anything try calling the national suicide hotline. They're open 24 hours every day, and even if you aren't suicidal they will still be there to listen and to talk to you about anything. I called them about a month ago because I was self harming and that night it started bleeding and burning (I'm sorry if this triggers anyone) but I was sobbing on my bathroom floor after I cleaned it. It wasn't infected thankfully but the hotline will help you with depression,self harm,etc. they don't judge and all conversations are kept between you and the other person on the line. Here's the number. 1-800 273-8255

[@juliaallen6838]

call a hot line. like now

[@randyzhu9705]

How do I tell my friends that I'm NOT self harming, they think so because I have bunch of injuries, but there from skiing and cycling,I used to be depressed but now I'm not.

[@ashleypalin9341]

Randy Zhu maybe tell them how you get a injury or next time you get one from cycling take a photo but make sure you can see the injury, maybe sure they can clearly tell you’re cycling! Or let them search your room or bags for cutting instruments to prove that there isn’t any to be found.

[@sarahmarshal40]

Two of my friends (one self harms herself) think I self harm but I don’t. I have accidents cause I am always out and about. I hit myself on my bike and am just overall clumsy. I walked past a door and scratched my arm and my friend saw and started having a go at me. I tried telling her that I don’t self harm and how I injured myself but she doesn’t believe me at all and keeps bringing it up.

[@casil5391]

today one of my closest friends(who wears long sleeves all the time) was writing notes in class and her sleeve lifted up a bit and I saw a lot of straight lines of scabs and obviously recent cuts, I also know that she's been struggling with depression. I'm not sure what to say to her or if I'm being mosey and I want to help her but not accidentally hurt her in the process. I don't know if you go back to old videos but do you have any advice on what I should do?

[@tiasmith1997]

LittleFishBigPond it can be difficult to start a conversation and it's really up to you. Firstly just make sure they know you are there for them and that they can talk to u about anything! Good luck

[@amandapanda7922]

Chaosky DONT TELL A TEACHER OR PARENT THAT WILL MAKE IR WORSE

[@klntu4a616]

I think try to spend more time with them.. ..maybe they will open up to you, but just knowing that they have a friend that listens to them no matter what could already help

[@elifnazkamalak3887]

I was wearing long sleeves but in warm days thet were always asking "Aren't you sweating?" :D In Turkey people can't understand that this can be a warning of self harm. well i wish they could.

[@namjesusisnoice2884]

We don’t cut for attention...we cut because it hurts

[@idelm]

But what about if it is female with a who uses a period pad instead of a rag to collect the blood up?

[@poetgibson4853]

Well if that's the case you should look at other signs, and try talking to her, see what she says.

[@juliaallen6838]

you can tell the difference between blood from your arm or something and blood from your uterus. blood from your arm is brighter in color and blood from down there is darker and more thick.

[@emilycortese6566]

That is such a good idea thanks

[@natalyapark8058]

When you watch the video so you know exactly what not to do ....

[@isaks3243]

back during the last winter were i self harming in an unusual way. i was riding my snowboard and doing very dangerous stuff with it like going to the big jumps and trying new tricks or to go offpist and ride around the trees. i have broken a couple of ribs, hit my jaw out of joint a couple of times, dragged my shoulder out of joint once with now a permanent bone damage and a couple of other injuries. this was my way of doing it and for that reason is my arms or other bodyparts relatively free from scars (completely free from self inflicted scars)

[@torrecarnage3390]

i became addicted to self harm , as well i've been in depression for like 45 days , and nothing was able to help me or make me stop , kristen your channel and you as a person mean alot to me now , but if i may ask , why do you do this ?! why do you care about everyone so much ??

[@Mckennaworld026]

khaleel almani so have i im addicted

[@torrecarnage3390]

Itz Myaaa xxx , greetings mya i guess ! i was finally able to get rid of self harming 2 weeks ago , now i know what it really feels like , hurting yourself on the outside to relief yourself of pain on the inside , as much as i got addicted i couldn't stop my self and i knew that its wasn't the answer , it might be past but it left some scars up my wrist that will last forever , and i kind feel ashamed when someone notices it , i don't know what sort of preasure do you have in your life neither is your problems , but i can tell you , it will all be okay , please talk to any one , for me no one was able to help me till i requested and watched all of kritin's video , then i convinced my self to get a professional help after 2 suicide attempts and 2 months and half of killing depression and anxiety attacks , it will all be alright i promise , and i really hope you can get through that addiction and to see you happy as someone may become again , dear sister take a good care of yourself and if there is any thing i can do to help you , plz tell 😊 #you_are_not_alone

[@Mckennaworld026]

khaleel almani 😢I've been doing it since 11yrs old... I'm very hurt about my past and cannot let it go no matter what i do

[@torrecarnage3390]

Itz Myaaa xxx , what is it too painful about your past mya ?! and how old are you ?? you can tell me your story and i hope i can help a little bit at least.

[@Mckennaworld026]

khaleel almani um😢 can't say it here... but it's hurtful.. and im 15

[@silent__bibliophilia__16]

the power of harmless sharpeners.

[@emmyparrotte6740]

my friend self harms ,she doesn't like talking or venting , she won't get help either , I don't know what to do

[@epiksadd]

I had this sun spot on my hand and it kind of bothered me. I went to sleep one night, then I woke up the next morning and my hand was hurting. So I looked at it. I unconsciously dug out the sun spot on my hand, so currently I have a large hole where it used to be.

[@bisselleschool]

I feel like I need to vent a lil (sorry) a little over a year ago my cousin found out I was cutting and made me promise to stop. So I did.(I know 9times out of 10 they don't stop) I did, well for a year. I recently started feeling all of the self hate, feeling unwanted. Honestly I don't love myself and I haven't for a long time. I started cutting again except this time I'm cutting my upper thighs instead of my wrists. No will ever find out, correction no one can ever find out. I can't disappoint my parents anymore I'm already enough of a fuck up. -the girl with the scarlet thighs

[@carmenmonzonis7533]

+bisselleschool hey there, we care for you here. You know that keeping the secret is even worse than telling it and dissapointing your parents. Please be strong and tell someone. You stopped once, you can do it again.

[@kaiisinthesky3393]

I know what it's like on the other end my cousin told me she self harmed and I only saw her a few times a year but when I found out we made a deal and it's kept her clean and alive. Our deal was that whatever she does I can do. She didn't stop for her she stopped to protect me.

[@brittbate13]

Hey I'm glade that it's has helped your cousin stay clean but saying that to some one who self harms even if it sounds like it would be helpful could actually make things worse because if she does slip up and you find out and do it then it could make her feel worse that's she hurting you bye doing that and that builds a lot of guilt and anxiety over this and on the other hand she could start doing it in more secretive places so you won't see maybe start luring to you and that could really hurt your relationship to your cousin now please know I'm not attacking you or anything like that I'm not tell you off or anything I'm just informing you that's all have a great day

[@brittbate13]

*lieing not luring

[@Em_Elizabeth]

My school chaplain made me promise to not hurt myself. He said it's a sin... X-(

[@StephaniePage1710]

Thanks for continuing to spread awareness about self-harm and how to help those who are struggling with it.

[@alexissheets960]

I have been clean for two years. I have recently been watching a lot of your videos and want to tell you from the perspective of someone who no longer self harms how accurate many of your videos still are, as well as helpful in knowing that others have been through the same struggles. Thank you for taking the time to make your videos.

[@marybraswell2276]

I would just like to say thank you, I was able to kind of direct a friend to this video so they could know that I was self harming, because I was to scared to say something. Thank you for posting this, because of this one video I was able to get help, and I have stopped self harm.

[@anniemcmahon6778]

2 years clean ☺️ hope y’all are doing well too 💓💓

[@abccdefg4830]

Skating is like the best excuse ever, just sayin

[@lilyerner649]

I clicked on this video and I already self harm.

[@MeowPants28]

i scratch really hard until it leaves a none-perminant mark,it helps releave my emotion but it helps so no one sees any scars or nothing.

[@valerie3303]

I just stumbled across your channel by chance one day recently and I just want to say thank you for everything you are doing. You are a beautiful person inside and out and watching these videos has become something very helpful to me personally. I'm struggling with depression, anxiety and self-harm resulting from these and it is so good to see someone who cares enough to make these kinds of videos even though it's hard to talk about sometimes. Thank you so, so much!!!

[@hcyfyvnhuchchc8489]

When I was younger I hid my cuts real good but my mom always found bloody tissues and towels or clothes. I used to tell her I had a nosebleed.

[@kj4266]

Talk to my family? They are the reason why I self harm.. I talk to my teachers about my self harm and they are very helpful and nice and I’m 1 month clean so far

[@thebl00dg0d8]

my crush saw that i was self harming and pulled me side and told me that he was there and if i felt like i needed to cut to find him or to see a school counsiler

[@sadiepeterson4494]

Are both you okay? I hope you are and i want you to know that you are loved by many and appreciated

[@xoxolucindaishbadxoxogames1935]

I always find myself getting more Education on self harm When I want to self harm

[@sano4503]

"If you are watching this video, you're a good person for looking up how to help someone you care about (I paraphrased)." Pssh, no, I was looking up how to hide the fact that I do well enough that people who Google this will stop asking if I have a goddamn cat.

[@d.m2506]

Took a lot to tell my parents 2 years ago I use to watch a bunch of these videos and they really helped thank you for helping me I am officially 2 years clean!!!

[@amelia7762]

Does anyone think that maybe Marina Joyce isn't kidnapped but she self harms...

[@patriciapat2106]

holy cow thats true omg 😐

[@harleyquinn1329]

she bruises quite easily, she has something that makes her bruise easily

[@oliviaplayer8039]

I've had a real nightmare over the past year with one of my friend struggling with severe self harm. Your videos have been amazingly helpful, thank you so much for the advice and help and everything. Really. Thank you.

[@lydiaholland4044]

Kristen I've been self harming for 2 years now my parents knew about me doing it when I first started but they thought that I fully recovered. I feel like I'm dying from depression but I also want to die but at the same time want to recover but I don't think that I can. My scars are hidden because they are on my legs and I only wear pants so no. One finds out. I really need help and advice.

[@klaraciric6282]

thanks for making this video, it helps me with recovery. i highlighted these signs that applied to me hoping that people will notice and help me out. so far, nobody noticed, but i'm hoping someone will !!

[@Mai-vn4jr]

My mom found my bloody tissue.... I told her I had Nose bleeding. She believed me.

[@sadiepeterson4494]

Are you okay ? I hope you are!

[@Mai-vn4jr]

@@sadiepeterson4494 Hey wow, thanks for checking in :). I totally forgot about that Comment. I am actually 1 Year und 2 month Clean at the Moment :D

[@sadiepeterson4494]

Mai 18 that awesome! Im so proud of you!

[@Mai-vn4jr]

@@sadiepeterson4494 Thank you! That's so nice of you UwU

[@lynnp2799]

My heart goes out to ones whom have nobody to help them to stop self harming. If I could would be there for all of you. Doing all in power to help someone that does. My heart hurts because it continues. All of you are unique and special. If you are in a situation ask for help from someone. Hugs to all of you. Wake up every morning and tell ypurself you are special, beautiful in every way. We all have bad days and struggles but nobody is worth you hurting yourself.

[@raging__rabbit]

Okay so, I used to cut and when my mom found out she broke down and sobbed. I stopped cutting for a year, my mom made jokes about my cutting that made me feel like I was just a play thing to laugh at. I felt pretty uncomfortable and angry every time she made fun of my scars and my "act." She thought that my suicidal and self deprecating thoughts just magically disappeared and always asks me "Why don't you go ask that employee for help?" Like I have the confidence of a plant, mum :,)

[@courtneyholm2597]

'I have the confidence of a plant' same

[@Miles1024]

For some reason I feel jealous of my friends who self harm because I cant do it anymore because my parents told me that if I did it again they would take away every sharp object from me and tell all my teachers to do the same

[@tatymwagner5982]

Some people cut places like hips do no one sees it

[@antiquixx4414]

That's me

[@emmarc1208]

My best friend sent this to me and asked if i self harm.. i broke down and just told her i did 😪💔

[@pheolixliamchalk6733]

Lately all the dreams I've been having is peopl3 s3eing and commenting on my scars and I'm unsure what to do or why it's happening...any ideas...

[@lazytrashtown405]

depressedshadowed yeemo the same things happening to me, I don't understand why, and in one of my dreams hundreds of people saw my cuts but they just looked at me like I was just another piece of trash going by ;-;

[@sashatrimble9716]

I had sports day the other day,and I was covered in cuts,all over me,and someone saw me,I had a panic attack. Everyone was talking and laughing and I thought that if they knew why...they would understand why I feel the way I do. I had to do races,and pictures,videos. I felt ashamed. I wanted to cry. I wanted to try and take my life again. The teachers were staring at my arms and legs. When I turned to look my teacher was continuously staring at my left arm...I'd picked the scab and it was bleeding so out of control.my arm went numb and I felt like I was going to die,I was taken to the medical room,because I passed out. Now,I still cut. I can't stop. I feel worse because on hot days...I can't take off my jacket. Sir explained to me that I didn't have to hide away. But I did because my cuts had multiplied. By then I had no arm skin in sight. I took off my blazer...the teachers saw,and I was taken out of class for a bag check. They found broken glass and razors. And that night when I went home...was the night I tried to kill myself

[@nicoletadimitriu8577]

I put bandages over my cuts and wear long sleeves so that no one sees anything, no blood, no scars, nothing

[@sadiepeterson4494]

Are you okay? I hope you are and i want you to know that you are loved and appreciated

[@charliebaker966]

I like the fact I watch this to say I self harm and I don't want to let other people know but yet I have told you a lough I have been hiding for years

[@ytalicew1293]

I wish I could somehow subtly direct this video to someone yaknow

[@doctorfrick2675]

me too

[@courtneyholm2597]

Alice W I relate

[@laceluz6662]

I feel like if someone is “seeking attention” and not covering up, that’s a horrible way to put it, we just want people to look down and see that we want and need help ❤️❤️ Stay happy yall

[@freyaharvey4732]

What if someone's cat just kept scratching them

[@nevaehs8947]

Freyaepic 631 you can tell the difference

[@victoriafordyce8185]

I was a cutter , I used it for feeling pain. I have scars that are daily reminders. I was nine when I started. Depression and bipolar disorder. Takes over my every day life

[@rebekahjett7326]

I love your channel

[@demicx1156]

is overeating/bingeing a form of self harm?? I mean I know not eating and throwing up is but yeah

[@aalakaatlantalord6066]

Same I also watched this because my friends keep thinking I'm self harming but I just say I'm not but I am

[@emmaedelmann220]

I self harm by cutting

[@Jaz______04]

when someone finds out and they manage to say why didn't you tell me and she's doing it for attention at the same time

[@xpallodoc]

Over 1000 subs

[@LikeKristen]

xpallodoc I know! I cant believe it!!!

[@peachybtan]

My mom asked me one day to roll up my sleeves, I denied but she forced me to. Right when she saw the cuts she slapped me across the face and said exactly “ How could you do this to me? Do you hate me? Did I do something wrong? Am I a bad mother?.... Why do you want to die?” Mom I’m cutting because I want to live,I love you. Also she said I was sick, mentally. And that hurt me .

[@theabacross1581]

omg I love your teeth! does that sound Werid? I don't have a fetish... idk I just reminds me of m Martinez

[@sleepyspace6224]

I saw my friend’s(who has depression) wrist, and I thought I saw something, but wasn’t sure. I don’t wanna be abrupt or force anything on him, but I wanna make sure he is ok. Thanks for the video :)

[@gemmathomson3597]

Picking scabs isn't self harm, I always pick scabs and I'm really happy😀😀

[@LikeKristen]

+Gemma Thomson Well obviously it all depends on your mind set. Yes a lot of people pick at their scabs and if they don't admit that they are lying. When someone self injuries themselves they are doing it to either feel something or to punish themselves. It is self harm if you are doing it to punish yourself or to feel something.

[@caseyholt1822]

Often when you pick scabs as self harm, it would be like, you pick the ENTIRE scab off, quickly, so it hurts (often it hurts a lot), and you do it over and over, so it doesn't heal, and when it does heal, it scars badly. This especially applies to self harm injuries. I have some scars on my legs that I picked over and over again before they finally healed, and they are really ugly looking. The ones I never picked are all white and shiny beautiful. Marks of the pain I went through. The other ones, the ones I picked, are red and stick out, they are angry looking. So it would depend on your mindset for sure, but also, how MUCH are you picking?

[@shelbyeades5652]

Gemma Thomson it could be.

[@dollop_head]

The end got to me a lot. It is true. I am trying to help a friend. Thank you for having videos like this, it helps a lot.

[@maryklingeisen6163]

Haven't self harmed in mouths but I still think about doing when I have stress at work

[@sunnyshinegacha8856]

I- I self harmed for the first time in... 12 months... Today with scissors... In the 12 months I did dig my nails into my skin and snap a rubber band but this is the first time I cut in 12 months...

[@RobloxGymnastics]

Another possible sign is if they're purchasing and going through a lot of heavy concealer and tattoo-coverup makeup stuff. Sometimes people will try to cover up scars with makeup.

[@midnightgacha5012]

I do that, mainly because I play soccer and the jerseys we have to wear are short sleeved

[@quinnsinclair7028]

In all fairness release emotions isn’t the only reason for self harm. Sometimes you go long stretches without feeling anything at all and the pain helps to remind you that there’s still someone in there. That you’re still alive.

[@jungkookjungshok940]

it's sad when u have depression and anxiety at the same time bc u need help bc of depression but then you are anxious about what people would this abt u

[@hetaliaamvs7378]

when my friend found out that I cut, she started crying not knowing how to bring it all in. I still cut and it's getting harder to hide it now. my mom saw my cuts she knew I did it but she said 'jess! you did it again!" and stormed off when I went into the kitchen my parents were going through my things

[@jaydamcbride650]

I always hide my self harm (and cuts) but I kinda wish that someone would find out about my self harming because I’m not strong or confident enough to tell anybody😔

[@antinova5703]

So I know this is random. But people think I burn myself purposely. I was born (or somehow have) numb nerves (in a way. I can feel pain, still). When I am in the shower, most water feels cold. So I turn the heat up to full heat and end up burning myself by accident. It makes me sad because I hate it when it happens. People also think I self harm, cutting self harm, because there is bloody toilet paper in a trash can. A few times a month they see it. But that is just me cleaning my female down there area during my period. Because blood makes me dizzy and disgusted, a little. I do self harm. But I barely do it. I watched this to try and help my addiction.

[@heyitsval8853]

i hit my head as self harm, i am so depressed. I tried to tell my friend, she thought it was a joke. We aren't friends anymore. She was helping me with depression a bit because she took my mind off of feeling sad, but after she thought i was joking we fought because she was tired of me ,"talking about death all the time." i hate her, and now im so lonely.

[@ameliakay9646]

okay wait so what if I pick my scabs off but I don't have the intent of hurting myself or punishing myself its just a symptom of my OCD would that be counted as self harm?

[@Username-by4ec]

I have a friend who's constantly punches her wall which leaves bruises on her knuckles. I'm really worried about her but I'm not sure what to do. Any advice?

[@Miles1024]

I started cutting because I wanted to know what it felt like and then I kept doing it and got addicted.

[@jasonmartin1326]

Long story short(er) I don't really have much of an appetite anymore since I started starving myself last year. I haven't been doing that anymore luckily, but I don't feel as hungry as I did before (which is kind of concerning). I'm still unhappy with my body. I don't really know what to do but i don't know if I can keep my issues from my friends. They all care about me and I care about them too but I just don't know what to do..