[Sterella]

I think I might have broken my arm. I was craving cutting, but I felt really guilty sbout wanting to do it and well a lot of back and forth went on. I dont even know where the heck this idea came from, but i grabbed a heavy bookend nearby and just wailed on my srm.

Ugh! im so msd right now! This is so stupid! This is not dealing with cutting, thus is just another method! How on earth do i explain this to snyone?

Sorry about typing, thid is taking way longrt to type than it should, and i dont feel like going back to fix errors.

[Catsarecool]

At least you were trying to avoid it. Good luck with telling people.

OUCH.................

[Sterella]

I feel so terrible. Why did i do yhis? Everyone keeps asking about my splint. I keep telling thrm I fell down the stairs. But i'm scared to talk to my T. She sounded really excited about my progress, do you think she will be mad at me?

Sounds like you may need some help. Maybe it would be best to be open to it.

However, if you are simply not willing to go there........... I have found the sheepish "I was just clumsy" and be kinda embarrassed about it is always received well and the questions do not linger.

[gayleggg]

I say you should tell you therapist. This is major self-harming. She needs to know if she is going to help. Did go to the ER? If not, you need to have doctor determine the the best way for you to be care for if it is broken it might need more than just a splint.

[Sterella]

No i havent gone to the doctor. I was in the hospital parking lot, but i got scared. I dont want to get in trouble. Ive never done anything like this before, snd i dont wanbt the doctor to think im crazy.

This is a one time thing. I wont do this again, it was just a bad day or something.

[tealBumblebee]

If your arm is truly broken, you need to get it evaluated because it can heal improperly and cause irreversible damage if so. I would just use the "fell down" excuse. Granted, they may give you the side eye (be skeptical) but they can't make you say you did it to yourself.

Assuming you are old enough - you could always play it off as "a drunk night" - those scenarios don't get many questions (I work in an ER). If you have SI scars, they likely won't ask about them (assuming they are not fresh) and if they do address them, tell them you are currently in treatment for them and do not offer any extra information.

I do also, think you should tell your T. Although she may be slightly disappointed in that you hurt yourself (and she doesn't want to see you hurt) - she may also be able to see just how desperately you avoided cutting yourself and perhaps offer some better coping techniques to try next time!

Big hugs and warm thoughts!

[Sterella]

Ok, sorry for making everyone worry so much. I went to the doctor and they did an xray, and nothing is broken. The reason I couldnt move my hand was because of really bad swelling. Thanls for the advice everyone!