Are most parents angry when they find out about self harm?

I've been a psych nurse with grad degrees for more than 25 years. I've had hundreds of cutters and SIB patients. Parents invariably—no matter how good or bad they were as parents—are completely frightened and freaked out. read more

They often mistake self-injury for suicidal gestures, and really benefit from education about self-harm. Self-injury is a coping skill that some kids (and adults) use for temporary relief from overwhelming emotions, especially shame, guilt, or anger. read more

! - July 25th 2013, 01:29 AM So today I was sitting on the couch and my shorts slipped up and my dad asked what happened. read more

They have seen so much during their years of practice and nothing surprises them anymore. Like another answer said, I agree that inviting your parents to a session might be helpful.If you don't click with this counselor, find another that you click with. My parents were angry when they found out about my self-harm. read more