[Supersonic]

What do you think a PDoc would do if he knew a patient wasn't suicidal, but was cutting? Is it too much trouble to tell the truth? It's not often but it happens.

[~Christina]

As a person that has self harmed off and on all my life. My pdoc was always aware because my T and him are in the same office and he would ask me how I was doing with at my normal 3 month appointment of course. But he's the med guy, of course he is concerned and we discussed whether the meds I was on were helpful or making matters worse, as in if I gained weight due to meds my self harm increased.

But, my T is who really addresses the self harm and has helped me manage and cope., I am self harm free for 2 years.. Which is huge for me and I have never gone this long. I have learned my "Triggers" and how to stay safe.

I think that the best way to handle self harm is to find the root problem and address it, I was actually a bit shocked to find out some of the reasons I cut... I had no idea there was a connection.

Some Pdocs are on high alert when they hear of any self harm like say cutting as a person could cut too deep or the wrong place and actually be in a life threatening situation.

If you want you can Pm me anytime

[Supersonic]

Thanks Christina

[wildflowerchild25]

I think it depends on the pdoc and how bad the self harm is. I was hospitalized twice for self harm but only because those to instances required stitches. Then I was in a program a couple of years ago and the same thing happened and they didn't hospitalize me. My current pdoc won't hospitalize me for self harm but will help me tweak my meds.

Thsnkfully it hasn't happened in a very long time.

[scatterbrained04]

From my experience, a pdoc might quickly address it, but as long as you are not causing serious harm to yourself, it is mostly addressed by your T. I haven't heard of anyone being sent inpatient for that unless it's a serious health risk.

However, sometimes SH is indicative of a mood state that may require hospitalization. I only do it when mixed, so it's a sign of a bigger problem.

[Victoria'smom]

I only do it when I'm to far "gone". So it's a sign things are really bad. I've never had a t hospitalize me but I don't doubt that my new one will.

[chasms]

My therapist and pdoc are well aware of my self harm. I do it often. They just like to know for reference, you would only have to go to the hospital if you needed medical attention for it, i think.