i was in pretty much the same situation. and it sucks.... u feel like your the only one on this earth who does it, cause all your friends, family and other people just stare at u like your some strange alien from out of space.. and it isnt fair!!!
i know from my experiences, that if people laughed at me, or made fun of me or just started or whatever or said f(*&^d up comments, i would g o and do it again... They dont understand mate!!!! i suppose they are hurting as well,
but it doesnt give anyone any right to judge people, say horrible things..... tell ur brother to shut up!!!!!
i use to stay in my room too, until my mum took the door off, cause she knew what i was doing in there, i wasnt allowed to go anywhere by myself, every door was taken off, so she could watch me!!! and i felt like a child again u know....
Try not to just stay in your room, i know its hard cause i was the same!!!!! try and get out for a while even if it is just for a walk round the block....
u can email me if u want mate,,,.....
glitter_princess05@hotmail.com
take care, and dont take no bull****;..
love lysie