I hated it when I had to talk to my school nurse about my SI'ing because I felt like she was being paid to care about me and that although she sounded like she knew what I was feeling, I didn't think she had any idea whatsoever.. It's put me off professionals for life. So for me, it'd really help if someone turned round and said "I've been through this, I understand." Even teachers I talked to & felt okay with.. They always said they believed in me & that I'd be okay and everything.. But it would've been nice for them to say "I know you'll be okay cause I was like you." You know? It'd certainly give me more hope, because they'd really know that you'd relate to how they're feeling..
But I agree that it does depend on the person. If you've found it helped the people you've told though, then it surely can't do any harm?
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