Insomnia, self harm, what to do before things get worse? (more info provided)?

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I've always had trouble sleeping, ever since I could tell the time, but since I started secondary school its got so much worse. I start to worry that im not going to get to sleep and that I'll end up falling asleep at school or something, I know it sounds ridiculous. Id get worried it was really late and id start to cry myself asleep. It improved before the summer holidays but since September it got so much worse. Id have to check that my door was closed, my ipod was off, curtains were fully closed, toilet seat was down, taps were fully off etc multiple times. The whole process would take about an hour before i could atleast try and relax, then id keep getting out of bed to check things again. I did not cry however.  Then about a month ago I cut myself for the first time because I couldn't sleep, it took my mind off things and helped me relax so I could sleep. I've done it 3times since and it feels good. I know its bad but I just Tell people my cat did it and they believe me. I've been doing the cutting on my wrist and only when I can't sleep. I want to Tell someone but not my parents yet, some of my mates know but they just said that I was being stupid and aren't very sympathetic about it. Any advice? I apologise its really long :)thank you :)

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Try going to the school counselor if you aren't ready to tell your parents yet. The counselor may even be able to help you tell your parents. In the end you will need to tell your parents so that they can make sure you are able to get the help you need. Not being able to sleep is really hard! Sleep is something everyone needs to be healthy and when you can't sleep its completely understandable to feel upset. Cutting may feel good at the time but it won't solve the problem. Getting into therapy will help you to work out what you've been feeling and find you healthy ways to deal with this.

Joanne · Answer

Why don't you go make an appointment to see a Psychologist. I am sure wherever you live there is more then one Psychologist. You may have to see a couple before you actually find one you like..... They can't help you WANT to get better, you are going to already have to have that mindset when seeing them. What you get out of counseling, is going to be how much work you put into it yourself. If nothing else, you probably should be asked to be put on medication. Such as Prozac. Lol, fine keep that attitude... As you can see it helps you OH SO MUCH! Right? Yeah, I guess it does if you keep your same mindset.

Excellent Cat · Answer

Hit your head in the wall. Then, look at yourself, yeah! wtf are you doing? This is not you. Just F*ck it.

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Insomnia, self harm, what to do before things get worse? (more info provided)?

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