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.

[LJpd81]

That's great you have your grand kids. That's so positive and very joyful. Your grand son made me smile. Hope you're ok today.

[LJpd81]

I've been taking double dose of my medication as recommended by the psychiatrist I saw last week. It's making me feel a bit spaced out. I wonder if this is normal. My eyes have been slightly blury too and looking at my tablet now is hurting my head. Yesterday I felt sad, today I'm ok.

So I would love opinions please. I'm seeing my doctor on Monday and I'm thinking of writing her another letter. Describing my dark thoughts from Thursday, just thoughts I won't say here. Would she tell me to go to hospital again? She asked I tell her if I had thoughts. Just worried she might get me to see a psychiatrist again.

[Harpbird]

Lol LJ, my grandson sounded just like one of the guys on the fishing show. I was so glad I took a video of it all. His mum and dad loved it. LJ writing that letter the other time seemed to help , I won’t take medication, as I tell my GP I take enough pain med with out additional meds. He is happy enough to keep me going back and reviewing me ATM. Maybe your dr will say the same as your just started a higher dose , may need to give it time to work. Hope your weekend is a happy one. I am finally getting my first covid jab at 2pm today, can’t wait, been wanting it for months.

[LJpd81]

That's great. I get my pszizer next month. Hope it goes well Harpbird.

I'm feeling depressed now. Had a call from receptionist at my doctor's. My appointment Monday will be phone call. I asked could I come in person because I have a few things I need to discuss in person. Feeling upset, stressed and anxious now. She said it will be at the doctor's discretion and I will know Monday.

[LJpd81]

I've just told my family via messenger that I have been sad and anxious lately and been seeing a psychologist. And I'm on antidepressants. I did not tell about S/H though or other medical appointments. Such a relief to get it off my chest.

So far only my sister has seen it and said how proud she is of me and always there for me. Makes me happier and a weight off my shoulders.

[Harpbird]

Hello LJ, so proud of you for telling your family member. Sure does feel a relief hey.
you sound like you have a lovely relationship with your sister, you are really such a caring person. Oh I don’t like those Telehealth appointments either, just not the same as face to face. My covid jab went all a ok. I opted for 8 weeks between next jab so will be relieved on the 2nd October after it’s done. Did hurt at all. Was the AstraZeneca.

[LJpd81]

Thanks so much.

I'm glad your vaccine went well. Hopefully no side effects.

My aunty called tonight and my mum. Both very supportive. I still feel guilty when my dad is sick, so now mum will be worried about me. She sounded sad, yet very supportive.

My nan actually had depression and bipolar and was seeing psychologist and in and out of hospital for 10 years before she died.

I'm drinking tonight. Just drunk a bottle of wine. My husband said I shouldn't be drinking with antibiotics and antidepressants. I know he is right. But it makes me feel happy. And it's tonight only. As I'm cutting back, because of my health and cardiologist appointment again next month.

It annoys me when my husband is so matter of fact.

[Harpbird]

So happy for you LJ, your mum has enough love and care to spread around for both you and your dad. With your nan having both depression and bipolar she would be more understanding an have an idea of what your going through . I too am having a couple of drinks tonight. But not much as my grandson has asked for a sleepover, so I will need new ears by the morning as he does not stop talking . Lol his mum was the same at that age.

[LJpd81]

Thanks so much Harpbird. Very kind of you to say. I still feel guilty.

Hope you're having a good night with your grandson. How old is he?

I have 2 niece's and nephew's. I love them dearly. No children of my own though.

I hope you're enjoying your drinks. I've had a bottle of wine and feel drunk. Antidepressants and antibiotics definitely don't mix. I knew that. But did it anyway. I feel spaced out, but don't mind that feeling. I know I'm weird.

Also I finally heard back from that psychologist, who failed to return my calls for an appointment. She called me,more than 3 weeks later yesterday. I of course ignored the call. I have a great psychologist now and I'm happy.

[LJpd81]

Well happy, don't know. Depressed more like it.