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unafraid
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I would like to help others that struggle with selfharmers. Loneliness we can feel in this and how a
Ambulance staff a and nurses in a.e hospital can treat us unfairly. My discussion page his to surrport and help each other x .realise we are still important ..people are important and that's you and I too...
Ambulance staff a and nurses in a.e hospital can treat us unfairly. My discussion page his to surrport and help each other x .realise we are still important ..people are important and that's you and I too...
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Hi @unafraid
Thanks for talking about this, it can be a taboo subject but one that is so important.
Mind have some advice for friends and family about how others can support a person who is self harming, I wondered what you thought about it?
How would you like ambulance staff/doctors/nurses to treat you?Scope
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If anyone reading this is struggling with self harm, you can read Mind's tips on helping yourself immediately when you feel like self harming and also longer term support.
If anyone is struggling and wants to speak to someone, you can call the samaritans for free on 116 123Scope
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