[Face Up.]

Hey there,

I agree with Cassie that maybe you should talk to someone about this before it gets out of hand. It's amazing that you stopped self harming, but it's understandable that you do still miss the attention and feelings it gives you. The alternatives to self harm list Cassie gave you has some great things to help you avoid giving in. These are healthier, safer ways to cope that you should try and start implementing in your life. You can also work on solving some of the problems that are going on in your life that may cause the urge to linger, such as loneliness. Someone like a therapist or guidance counselor may be able to help you identify other triggers, or help you cope in better ways.

But, people around you would be more than willing to give you attention if you ask. Call up a friend and ask them to hang out, for instance. Spend time with family, or join clubs and sports teams to be around other people. If you want, you can even check out the Chat Room here, where there are loads of friendly people. They do care about you, so if you let them in on how you are feeling, I bet they would be willing to help you, as well as just have fun with you. You definitely deserve that! They do love you and they do want to help you, but in order to do that, you'll have to let them in and tell them that you have been feeling depressed and lonely lately.

You can do this, and there will be people supporting you every step of the way.

-Dez