I don’t know who to talk to, I’ve been struggling for about 5 years and 2 years ago my parents found out I was self harming, they tried to help me and I convinced them I was okay and they didn’t really try to talk to me about it again.

I was in a mentally abusive relationship for almost 3 years, which really damaged my self confidence. One of my closest friends know about some of the things that happened between me and my ex and she tried helping me get through it but I was too scared to tell her everything that he did to me. Part of me thinks that if I tried telling anyone they wouldn’t believe me or they wouldn’t care. I’m scared of letting people in, scared of feeling even more alone. Everyone’s always thought of me as the outgoing, funny and happy one so I don’t think anyone would take me seriously.

I know it might sound stupid to some of you reading this but I’m terrified to speak to a doctor or anyone really about everything I’m feeling and been through. I don’t want to feel alone anymore.