[Jamie89]

That's awful, even if it's attention seeking it sounds like she needs help regardless. I don't know what the best thing to do is but I just did a search and found this online, it's a list of help/support groups. Maybe contact one of them and ask for advice, they'll deal with people like her all the time so they might be able to suggest the best approach.

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http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/self_injury.php



Agencies which can offer Support and Information

Bristol Crisis Service for Women:
Women's Self Injury Helpline: 0808 800 8088
TESS Text and Email Support Service 0780 047 2908
www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Supporting girls and women in emotional distress particularly those who self harm. This service is aimed at 11 to 25 year olds but will also support older women.

British Red Cross Society:
0344 871 1111
www.redcross.org.uk
Free training in camouflaging scars.

Changing Faces Skin Camouflage Servicewww.changingfaces.org.uk/Skin-Camouflage
For someone living with scarring or a skin condition that affects their appearance and confidence, specialist camouflage products offer a way to cope. Our service helps individuals to regain self-confidence and independence. Run around 120 clinics across the country.

Childline: 0800 1111

Dabs Directory & Book Services
07854 653118 24hr answer phone helpline
www.dabs.uk.com
Wide range of books relating to self harm, child abuse, self esteem, depression, etc.

HARMLESS
www.harmless.org.uk
User led organisation that provides a range of services about self harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends, families and professionals.

National Self Harm Network:
www.nshn.co.uk
Survivor led organisation, aims to bridge the gulf in understanding and to campaign for the rights of those who live with self harm. Leaflets have been produced for those who self injure and health care professionals.

SupportLine Telephone Helpline: Helpline: 01708 765200, email info@supportline.org.uk - Confidential emotional support for Children, Young People and Adults. Keeps details of agencies, support groups and counsellors throughout the UK.

ZEST (N.Ireland): 0287 126 6999, www.zestni.org - Telephone counselling and other support services for individuals who self harm or attempt suicide.