I cut myself in my back yesterday (yes, in my back. I was aiming to hurt myself in a way that it'd hurt with every movement I make) not thinking of the fact that I have physical therapy tomorrow morning and will have to take off my T-shirt.

What should I do? Should I warn him before he sees it? I have half a mind to say "I should tell you - I hurt myself Saturday and I have some cuts on my back as a result" (He knows I am depressed and have been suicidal (including suicide attempts) in the past, while he was treating me) before taking off my shirt. Or would it be better to just take off my shirt and wait for him to say something, then say "I cut myself"? Or should I just say nothing at all/say "I don't want to talk about it" or something?

That's a tough one. I see no reason to really warn him honestly. A lot of times with myself I leave it be unless I am asked. To be honest. i really don't think there is a wrong way to go about it. Its really up to what you feel most comfortable doing. if you feel more comfortable giving him a heads up, then I say do it, cause it will put you at ease. If you are not comfortable telling him before he sees it, I would let it go unless he asks about it.

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Which one to do you feel most comfortable with?

I intended to warn the therapist before showing him, but when it came to it I was afraid to. So I didn't. And when he said "What the heck happened to your back?" (well, not exactly that, it gains something in translation) I pretended I'd forgotten all about it, saying "Oh I'd forgotten about that. I sorta did it myself". He asked if my head had been messed up again (it doesn't sound so impolite/accusing/crazy in my own language, it really was rather sensitive) and I said "yes". That was that.

Thanks for your help. =)