How to cope with family and friends not understanding

This is a really difficult one, all I can say is if you're a parent or friend reading this, don't be judgemental, blaming people who are self-harming is of little use and can make things a lot worse. Don't clame you can solve the problem, it needs professional help and the person self-harming has got to want to stop, offer support and encouragement, and find out as much as you can about it, this will make the person who's self-harming feel you really care and want to help. 1