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]

Thanks for the reply D&G , never thought about it that way. I will “ politely decline in showing her” . I Might not get time to breach the subject. She is “ teaching me how to relax today” oh now that is hilarious 🤣, I can’t sit still for more that a couple of minutes.? Thanks

[LJpd81]

I agree with David. You shouldn't feel pressured to show your psychologist. That's private.

Thinking of you today with everything.

Thanks also for your support.

I'm at the doctor's waiting. I have chest pain and freaking out that she will want to see where I S/H. I also S/H just before coming in. Ahhh.

[LJpd81]

So doctor never asked to check s/h. I might show her next week.

Heart is ok I think. Psychologist tomorrow. Bit nervous as confided in stuff in my thoughts and feelings homework I shared via email.

[LJpd81]

How did you go today Harpbird? Frustrating forum was down today and couldn't check in on you earlier.

[Harpbird]

Hi LJ,

funny how we had same appointments just opposite days lol

glad your appointment today went well.

i will be think of you tomorrow,

my Shoulder injection went well and after that went straight to psychologist appointment.

I was really freaking out not knowing if my GP had notified psychologist .

i did have a letter ready to give her if I lost the plot. But worried for nothing, i brought the subject up, she was very understanding and never asked to see what I had done , just how and why it had started, too long a story for here.
but she actually understood how I felt. Not sure if she will get back to my GP by tomorrow lunch time when I see him for meds review. But I will be honest with him IF he asks.

[LJpd81]

I'm so glad it worked out well. I hope you're doing well tonight.

[LJpd81]

I'm feeling pretty low today. Last night I messaged my best friend a few times. She didn't reply. I asked was she there. She replied she thought I was rude and she was spending time with her boyfriend. I felt so upset.

I reread messages. I don't think I was rude. I was reaching out to my best friend to chat. I feel like a low priority. I have still heard nothing today.

I messaged her tonight. Now I hate myself for messaging, when I told myself I wouldn't.

I'm calling in sick for tomorrow. I have had bad back pain and nausea. Feel awful. Yet I'm drinking wine tonight.

I've written a letter to show my doctor tomorrow, that I am still S/H.

Today, I have hurt myself twice, and tonight did it on my hip too.

Also last night , I told my aunty that I've been sad and anxious lately. She was kind. Has no idea about S/H though.

I still can't tell my family. My dad is so sick.

Also I emailed my psychologist and told her I think I haveca drinking problem. She has been great.

[Sophie_M]

Hey LJpd81,

Thanks for reaching out tonight,

We're so sorry to hear your friend wasn't able to support you last night. We can imagine that would've hurt alot. It sounds as though your friend may need some space. It's so good that you were able to speak with your aunty about how you've been feeling. Was she able to give you any support or advice? 

It also sounds like you have a very supportive psychologist! Please do feel free to contact the Beyond Blue Support Service anytime on 1300 22 4636 or get in touch with us on Webchat 3pm-12am AEST here: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport. One of the friendly counsellors can offer you some support to help reduce youor stress and set you back on track to feeling better. 

[LJpd81]

I'm very hurt by my best friend. She has her own issues. But I'm always there for her. She is there for me me majority of the time, but not always.

I'm upset and not sure why I haven't heard from her today. I even told her I'm hurting myself further.

My aunty was great. She's definitely there for me. And supportive.

My psychologist is great. Even replies to me in her own time, although I don't expect that.

[smallwolf]

Hello.

What you have said sounds really hard! I don't know what might have stopped your friend from replying today. What I could say, and I prolly should not say this is that wife can forget to charge her phone over night. Not saying this is what happened... I have also received messages a day late, and if DND is on!

Still... it is sad to hear. Perhaps you might be able to add another support person to your network so if your best friend is not available there is someone else you could talk to?

Anyway, I want to remind you of the progress you have made... you were able to chat with your aunt, and also mentioned a drinking problem to your psychologist. Remember that this is a journey you are on, and changes won't necessarily happen over night.

What sort of things help you to relax and distract yourself?