is it self abuse?

[Unregistered]

Lately my emotions have been devouring me whole and to stop them I write on myself in pen. The words I write are mean and nasty and I read them to myself a lot. My question would be is that self abuse?

[2NDFLOOR]

It's good that you reached out for help, it seems that you have some things that are troubling you. Reaching out to a professional counselor would be a good idea, NJ Mental Health Care’s number is 866-202- 4357 they can direct you to mental health providers and they even give crisis screenings. Feeling sad can be such a tough challenge to go through. Depression can often include feelings of sadness, withdrawal, pain, and overwhelming feelings of hopelessness. Try to reach out to a trusted friend to talk sometimes just having someone listen can help. You have taken an important step and you are a valuable person in this world. Please call 2NDFLOOR any time at 888 222-2228 for more help. We are here 24/7.