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. I haven't seen my psychologist yet and I'm not any medication. Blood pressure but nothing for feeling anxious or sad. I have to wait for September for my appointment. I am happy there are phone counsellors in the mean time and this forum.
We can't be 100% certain how Lifeline would have accessed your details. However, upon reading their terms of use it does says "In situations where Lifeline personnel believe that life is in immediate danger, Lifeline has a duty of care to contact emergency services. In these circumstances, Lifeline will disclose any identifiable and relevant information obtained during the text conversation to emergency services".
Thank you Sophie. I assume when I self harm and I call someone, that's not a reason for emergency services to be called? As I will never go further than that and hurt myself further. Just self harm
It was an online chat Sophie. They ask for personal details, including phone number, before putting you through to a counsellor. I didn’t give my real number for fear of this exact situation.
Appears my conspiratorial mindset was justified. I didn’t get a visit from anyone.
Thank you for sharing that with me. I wasn't aware they required your phone number. We can sympathise with how anxious that would cause you to feel.
Hey LJpd81,
It depends on whether or not the counsellor perceives there to be a risk. If he or she believes there is an immediate risk of suicide, emergency services may be contacted. It's important to let the counsellor know whether or not you feel safe.
