One thing the therapist asked me, that I think could be helpful if I relay it here, was “Do you have a plan?” in reference to times I’m doing badly. Not a plan of harm or anything like that, but a plan of safety. And I realized that’s something I’ve always done.
So, the next time any of you are doing badly, try thinking about what you can do that can keep you safe. Do you have favourite music you can listen to? A favourite game you can play? I’m aware, of course, that depression makes it very hard to enjoy things. But still, if you’ve got anything you’re able to enjoy to help you through a rough time, it’s a better idea to turn to that than self-harm.
I figure, if I’m privileged enough to get good mental health help, I may as well relay the things I learn in an attempt to help others :3