Hey everyone,

My name is Jo and I am new here. I am 19 years old and have been self harming since I was 12. If I had to sum up what is wrong with me I'd say I also am depressed and have bad anxiety. My question is, I am going to see a psychologist on Wednesday next week and I'm terrified of telling her I self-harm. I've heard a lot of bed stories about how they lock you up in a mental ward. I've been doing it recently, mostly on my wrists, upper arm and thighs and a lot of them are really deep and have gone without stitches so it's not a very pretty sight.

I want to be completely honest and open with my therapist (I know not to tell them anything about suicidal thoughts...thats just asking for a ticket to the mental hospital). I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the would happen if I told her and what she would most likely do? And if you think its a good idea to tell her? I really don't want to be evaluated in a mental ward but I do want to get better.

Thanks,

Jo