As said already...if it needs medical attention the get it. Don't worry about what the drs or nurses think, they are there to treat it. (See my thread "make it stop").
(((((jade)))))
for those of us that SI it mostly is about hiding it (not attn seeking); it is our way of feeling emotional pain physically/punishing ourselves/relieving any tension...
I hope you find lots of support, a safe 'anonymous' place to vent, and useful resources here at PC...

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