Top 5 things you should never say to a self harmer:
1) you have nothing to be upset about.
2) what's wrong with you ?/ why can't you tell me?
3) cutting is bad. don't do it. ( it is. they know it is. no need to remind them)
4) your jus looking for attention.
5) why are you doing this to yourself?
Top 5 things you should say:
1) can I help you ?
2) who or how would you like to help you ?
3) you look upset. Would you like to talk about it ?
4) whatever your feeling is okay.
5) I know you can get through this.
