Why can't I tell someone I cut myself?

because they will judge you. because they will think you're crazy. They dont understand. because if you try to explain they just have this blank expression and stare at you like yours psycho. but youre really just hurting, and in need of someone's support. in need of a listener.

There's often a really bad stigma that comes with those who self harm. If you feel as though you can't tell someone, it's likely because you're scared of what will happen if people find out. It may be seen as strange, but that's just because those who haven't self harmed don't have experience as to why you would have done it. However, you may find it is better to tell people you trust, because otherwise it may weigh in on your conscience for a while, which may cause more of a trigger.

It's a subject that almost no one takes serious. They dismiss it as being childish or trying to get attention. Only people in your shoes truly understand. You don't want to be judged. You just want to be understood.

Is it because your scared of how they will react? And you don't want them to treat you with pity? Personally I was always scared to tell someone I cut, I wanted them to notice that I was hurting but no one ever did but at the same time I never told anyone because I didn't want people to think that I did it for attention

embarrassed what people would think of me if they knew what I did to myself. And not wanting to disappoint anyone.

It's hard to feel vulnerable and reach out to someone. Anxiety can also stem from fear of rejection or thinking about how someone will react to this information. The important thing to remember is that you're not alone and reaching out for help will be very valuable to your healing.

You might find it difficult to tell someone you are self harming because you don't want that person to feel like you are doing it for the wrong reasons

because they might think your crazy and want to put you in a mental hospital.... thats not good so i suggest you turn to a therapist

Knowing that you may have a problem that either you will be criticized about or feel as if no one will listen can be a challenge. Not telling is a sense of 'what if' and leads you to keeping it a secret. I personally did not want to displease my parents, but telling leads to one more step to getting help from people who care. Do not beat yourself up about it. Take your time to get ready to bring it up to someone that can help you.

Telling anyone you've cut yourself is a super difficult thing to do. By telling someone, you're revealing a really personal and vulnerable part of yourself. It's no easy task, and it takes a lot of courage to do it. I remember when I told my best friend that I cut. Despite asking her opinion on self-harm and her not being judgemental of it, I was sweating like crazy and I was extraordinarily anxious. Even after telling her I cut, it took so long to calm down! However, I'm really glad I did it. It turns out that she was supportive of me! It was like a weight was lifted off my chest. If you do tell someone, best of luck! And if they aren't supportive, that's on them and not you. You're not any less of a person for struggling with self-harm.