Konnichiwa!

They say time heals all wounds. i'm still waiting for the day.

i've been wanting to find a place i could go and feel as if i'm not entirely alone. Looks like this is it.

i've been suffering through depression a good majority of my life with little alleviation from the guilt, frustration, and self hatred. More than anything, i'd like to figure out how to enjoy life and how to establish a healthy relationship with myself. Self injury is a problem i've dealt with seriously for about eight or nine years, and though i've never been dishonest about it, i've never sought out help until recently. (If you live in a small town, you might know how few and far between specialists are. It's a nightmare!)

i have come to these forums for counsel and friendship, but mostly 'cause there's hope in me for recovery. As far as "people skills" go, i have quite a bit of difficulty expressing myself. Please bear with me. i really do look forward to having a real, decent conversation with someone...

Hi there!
Welcome to the forums. I can definitely understand how difficult it is to get help in a small town. Yikes. I'm glad that you are seeking help now, however. That's a good thing. I'm sure you'll find the community here to be very friendly and supportive.

Hello and welcome to the forum. I'm sorry to hear about all the issues you have been going through. It is good that you are reaching out to talk to people here. I hope you find it helpful here.