Would you and how to tell your GP you self harm?

[LJpd81]

Recently I have been self harming. Im not sure if I'm allowed to say how though. Should I tell my doctor? And if I do , how do I tell her? She is quite approachable and lovely. The idea of telling her that I S/H, fills me with so much anxiety! How do I blurt that out? What would she do? I already am booked for 6 psychologist appointments and I have written it down as one of my reasons for attending. Any advice please?

Thanks very much.

[Harpbird]

Hi LJ, hope your doing ok. I hope your appointment with the psychologist went ok for you.

[LJpd81]

It's nerve racking isn't it. You can do it for sure. I will be thinking of you

[LJpd81]

Hi yes I was so nervous. I think it went good. She was nice. I mentioned SH and drinking. She was good to talk to. I have an appointment next Thursday and Wednesday week after. I feel less nervous now.

I've only been on medication for a few days. I wonder if it's bad I'm drinking tonight. I wonder if it will affect me much. I know there's side effects, but I basically ignored my sensible instincts.

So bad I SH 4 times yesterday. None today. Today was a better day at work. Not sure why, i wonder if medication kicking in to make me happier.

Last 2 days, I've worst chest pain. I'm sure it's anxiety related. A little today, but not as much.

[LJpd81]

My doctor and pharmacist both said symptoms get worse on medication for a few weeks before it gets better. Wish I knew what to expect.

[Harpbird]

Thank you lovely, even though I have been so pre-occupied with my gorgeous granddaughter I haven’t had got thoughts today.
if I get through the night now she is gone , I can breath easy, x

[Harpbird]

Oh LJ I wish this BB could allow private messaging like some other forums. I am so glad you did ok with your appointment. Makes me happy to see there is an up side . Your so brave. I am 57 and crapping my pants for my psychologist appointment next Wednesday, I told my osteopath I would tell her but am very apprehensive, Cudos to you strong lovely.

[LJpd81]

Yes would be great. Agree.

You can do it. I was so nervous. I couldn't even tell my doctor. I had to write a letter. I was cringing trying to read her expression. But I'm glad I did.

It's not easy. Just do what's comfortable for you.

Is this your first psychologist appointment?

[LJpd81]

Thanks so much. Huge hugs for you. Please let me know how you go

[LJpd81]

Hope you're ok. Here if you want to chat.

How old is your granddaughter?

[LJpd81]

Hope it's ok to write this. I'm so stupid and not at all rational. I'm on antidepressants. It's only my 3rd day. I'm on my 3rd glass of wine and my eyes feel weird. Im ok, I guess more tipsy than usual.

I have no sense. Before I drunk my wine, I googled symptoms and I did it anyway.