I'm scared if I tell someone I self harm, they'll think I want to commit suicide and send me to the hospital. Could this happen?

There is a possibility. You should tell someone that you trust such as a doctor so they can get you the help ypu need. :)

Actually! it is possible if the person we are speaking to doesn't understand what the difference is... and the situation we are into.....

If you self harm, we strongly suggest telling someone. Some people may take things radically, and it could happen, but on a very rare chance. The best thing to do is talking to a counselor.

not at all. it's just their first reaction out of a good place in their hearts. they want to see you get better and not see you be hurt. do not be scared. and don't be so defensive, everyone is there to genuinely help you. :)

Self harm is a very serious thing to deal with & alot of people take it very seriously. Self harm is in the same category as suicide. Yes, it could happen.

Most likely not, some can think you will and want to be careful, but assure them you will not. It's good to consider reaching out and I assure you the sooner you do the sooner you get help.

This scenario could happen, but in all actuality it probably won't. Many people know at least one person who self harms, and they see that while it is dangerous behavior, it's not entirely a life or death situation. It always helped me to send them to a resource which explains self harm in a manner which presents itself for what it is to you. Make sure to put it in a way they understand.

Oftentimes, people who don't understand or have experience with those who self-harm, will tend to automatically link self-harm with suicidal thoughts. I think to avoid an extreme reaction to telling someone, it's important to think about who you're telling and what the best way to tell them would be. You could tell them face-to-face, write a letter, or have a trusted friend/counselor tell them, and those are just some of your options.

Never be scared to tell someone that you self harm :) If you want me to give you some helpful sources for self harm, then I can do that :)

This could happen but that is not a problem because they just want to help you and are showing you that they are there for you