'self harm is an addiction you can't expect to stop overnight. It will always be there but you can handle it, i might still feel like it sometimes but i'm getting there last time i harmed was a year ago. i beleive in you and if you need me even just to tell someone who understands you're struggling you've got my number.' not exact words but the main bit i remember from a conversation with a friend on tuesday. we're not majorly close (she's been at uni last 3 years) but the other day i opened up to her, on tuesday she opened up to me and told me that she was down the doctors at 13 cos of self harm. first time anyone irl has told me about their experiences with self harm direct. she appears such a strong person and talking to her has given me a realistic hope and goal for the future.
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