how to deal with this..????

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[tw..? - sh, suicide, weight concerns, etc.]

idk how to preface this, honestly, but i've recently been struggling with light sh, bad body image, and a major fallout between me and a friend thats left me basically all alone.

for some background information, i'm 15, im in my second semester of freshman year, and in a all-girls-christian-catholic school widely dominated by straight MAGA girls (as a transmasc myself).

ive decided to group all my stories into one, so if you'd like to respond to a specific one over all of them, they'll just be numbered 1-3.

1) i have a track record of generally suicidal thoughts and ideas of harming myself. these have been going on for around two years, but i've never actually acted on it besides for two summers ago and now. i've began to (lightly?) cut on my hips. i've broken the skin but its never scarred. i find my story somewhat "invalid" due to the lack of any permanent marks over the years ive thought of this. i feel increasingly more guilty for doing this, but i find it an easy way to let go of the stress i have and any other thoughts despite it not being an addiction.

2) ive always known i'm somewhat bigger than most of my peers, atleast through my eyes. from fifth grade to now, my thoughts have always been plauged with the idea of being seen as "the fat friend", due to my height and weight (5'10, 153 pounds but ive recently dropped to 134 due to intermittent fasting). all of my friends constantly try to reassure me that i'm not overweight, but i cannot believe them due to the amount of fat on my lower stomach and thighs. i don't know how to stop this self-conciousness, even if ive tried to cope with it through larger clothes or staying inside whenever i can.

3) i text one person outside of school. yes, i speak to people in school, but after 3pm i have no one to speak to until the next school day. this friend has apparently been manipulating/emotionally abusing me (through other people's words, not mine), yet i struggle to get away from them. i'm terrified of falling out of touch due to sharing my identity and struggles with them, and they are HEAVILY suicidal which makes the fear doubled. ive struggled with the lack of communication we've had lately, and the break we've established (2 weeks). i have told my father that i feel increasingly lonely, and he's told me it's my fault for not branching out and speaking to other people. i am a person who's naturally introverted and awkward, and i assume i have some sort of undiagnosed social anxiety. i also struggle with social cues such as saying too little or too much, not knowing what people mean by words or body language, and what to do in most situations. he knows this about me but still insists i reach out (which i've tried to do), and i really just don't know what to do about it.

all of these situations together have made me consider overdosing, shooting myself, or jumping (sometimes all at once and sometimes at different times), but i know that i honestly wouldn't. ive also thought about trying to cut deeper or finding different items to use. idk how to stop these thoughts, and i feel bad talking about them due to my father making a LOT of money. i also refuse to speak to an adult due to the knowledge that i cannot share too much without being sent to a mental hospital.

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ChipperOliveWoodBootsInSanFranciscoWithGuilt 18h ago

Hey there, sounds like you're really going through a tough time right now. I totally get that things feel pretty overwhelming, but please know that your experiences and feelings are valid!! whether or not they leave physical marks doesn't make them any less important. It's rough being in an environment where you feel out of place and alone. Maybe try journaling or finding online communities (more specialized) where you can connect with others who understand what you're going through; reaching out to someone you trust can help too!

TrippySteelBlueAirIconoclastInZurichWithConfusion 17h ago

I'm really sorry to hear about what you're going through. It sounds incredibly challenging, especially being in an environment where you don't feel supported or understood. I resonate with your struggle, as I've faced similar issues when I was younger: particularly the feeling of isolation and trying to navigate social situations without much guidance. It's important to remind yourself that your worth isn't determined by those around you or by how others perceive you. Have you considered exploring creative outlets like art or music? Not only can these channels help express emotions and alleviate stress, but they also offer a sense of accomplishment and self-worth that isn't tied to anyone's opinion… Additionally, it may be beneficial to establish small goals for making new connections; even online friendships can offer significant solace and understanding. Just remember, reaching out for help shows strength (not weakness!) and sometimes finding someone who listens without judgment or action can be incredibly healing…

RadiatingIvoryMetalStoveInAmsterdamWithAnger 6h ago

man, i feel you on the whole "feeling like the fat friend" thing and being stuck in a place where you don't really fit; went through something similar in high school, and it's tough 😕 people always say it gets better, and honestly, with time and finding your kind of crowd or even just one solid person to vibe with, it kinda does.