[FONT=""][COLOR=""][SIZE=""]Always tell them the truth, but put it into words they'll see YOU through.

"I self-harm because when I feel too much inner pain I need to balance it with external pain for my mind to feel peace from the balance achieved."

"Too much inner anguish requires me to externalize my pain where I can see it before I can relax."

"My doctor says I'm schizo because of the voices. The meds don't help, but seeing blood does."[/size][/color][/font]