How do I help someone I care about from self-harming?

I would talk to them about my own experiences and refer them to either talk to myself, or a specialist.

That's a realy challenging question and I could write a whole book about it. First of all - understanding. It's not a good idea to blame people for their way of reacting to depressing our stressfull situations. Show compassion but also try to make them realise that it makes you worried and that you'd like to find another solution to that. Since they like you they'll understand your fear. At last but not least, try different things that realease stress and make them realise that hurting themselves won't make the problems go away either. And once again: compassion, understanding, compassion, patience, giving hope, understanding!

The best thing you can do is just be there. Don't ask them why if you see that they have self harmed just go up to them and give them a hug and tell them that you are there for them. Don't force them to talk about it just be sure they know that you are there for them and if it is really bad you need to tell a consular

You can't ever stop the self harmer from self harming. You can let them know that you are there for them. Offer a safe place to land. Ask them to message you before they self harm. This won't prevent them from doing it, but you might be able to comfort them. Let them know that you care. Tell them about alternatives, like The Butterfly Project. Read more about it here: http://butterfly-project.tumblr.com/

Something that I like to use or give them is http://goo.gl/H96t7H. You can write the butterfly on their arm. I have seen this help a lot of people. The best you can do for them is be there for them and remind them that you care.

Refer them to the right organization and a professional. Urge the person to identify their need by talking with them.

Share with them that when they're self-harming that their also harming you and your loved ones......

You could talk with that person and ask her if she wants to consult someone. You can let her know that you will always be there for her, but this is above your abilities to help you with that on that point.

Dont look at them like they are insane, dont said it is wrong, they know that, but it isnt simple to stop, explain to them you´ll be there and find ways to distract them

Just by being there and letting them know you want to support them! Tell them they are not alone! Focus on positive things about the person how beautiful, strong they are! Tell them they are loved and they are not alone!!