I would write a letter to him, let him absorb the information. Since he knows you so well to begin with.. he might already know something like this is happening. Get out all your feelings in the letter... that ay you can get them out without any interruptions. Give him websites to go to for information if you dont think that he will understand... or so that he can better understand how to help you if you want him to. Also i would tell him it isnt his responsibility to cure you and tha t isnt the point in telling him.. you just want to confide in him so you have a shoulder to lean on every once in awhile. But also prepare youself incase he takes it negatively at first as some do when they first find out about self injury... but time and understanding should bring him back if he is a true friend.
I hope that this all works out for you and i am glad you want to tell him =)
Hope that helps, even just a little.
Take care of yourself
x Kate
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