[forestfruit]

I'm going through a very low period, I think I'm depressed. My psychologist asked me to run some tests to rule out problems with my thyroid, hormones etc, so I need to go to a doc. I've no one at the moment, have not been to any in years.
However, I'm ashamed of my recent cuts, particularly in my stomach, which he will want to see if he runs a general exam. I live in a country where these kind of behaviors, like self harm, are not widely accepted. I think he/she might juts look at me and ask me why I'm doing this selfish act, or something...

Ideas? I'm avoiding seeking a doctor because of this, don't have the guts to go there :-( and if I wait until my scars fade, it will take a while and I need to get this fixed asap as my depression is worse and worse :-(
Thank you all.

[shaanti]

Does your psychologist know about the cuts? I'm curious what he/she would say, or what advice they could give on how to deal with it when you see a dr. I live in the states and whenever I've had to see a dr and had cuts, they don't say anything. It's pretty obvious they are self inflicted but they have always ignored it with me. Maybe if they say anything you could just mention that you have a psychologist and it's being taken care of? *hugs* I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with the depression.

Take care!

[Mike_J]

SI isn't accepted anywhere.

You should see a doctor, could find something that is very treatable and I'm sure any doctor who has been practicing for more than a year has seen about everything

Good luck

[elizabeth1984]

Hello,

SI is a difficult coping mechanism because unlike others, in it is difficult to hide and provokes questioning. I know I have made countless excuses for mine, and even to this day they are still visible on me, even after they had been inflicted 10 years ago. Sometimes it feels like no one can possibly understand why we do these things, except others like us. And I've always despised when people say "it's a way to get attention".

I'm sure in ways it is a cry for help for us, but we know all too well that the last thing we want is questioning and attention brought to something we are ashamed of.

I agree that you do need to get the tests done, but I wouldn't worry about your doctor. Perhaps use some bandaids or makeup to conceal them, and just brush it off if the doctor asks about it. It would be good to tell your psychologist though so they can help you through these difficult times. The faster they are able to determine if you have other underlying medical issues, the more quickly they can help find treatment for you.

Take care and feel better. *hugs*

[TheWell]

When I go to a doctor they see my cuts. I tell them that my therapist and psychiatrist know and we are working on the issue. It's embarrassing but it prevents them from freaking out. And it's true.

[Fuzzybear]

[lonely43]

Fuzzybear I give you big hugs

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How about seeing a psychiatrist and asking him to do the exams?