[SlumberKitty]

I relapsed this morning. Trying to decide if I want to go to my GP or Urgent Care to have them looked at. But I know the possibility exists that I could end up having to make a trip to the hospital and maybe getting hospitalized. Ugh. Not looking forward to that. So I am trying to decide what to do. I hate that I get myself in these positions. I wish I could just stop self harming.

[Breaking Dawn]

I'm so sorry, Kit. Can you see a private doctor & pay out of pocket & don't tell your regular health care organization?

Best to get them looked at if they might need it, we dont want you to get infection

[SlumberKitty]

I went to urgent care because my GP couldn't fit me in. They really needed stitches which they should be able to do at urgent care. Unfortunately, I was treated like crap. They were like, "Oh you're a cutter?!!" (I hate that term as I prefer self injurer.)

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They even said that they were deep and the sides of the wounds were far from touching.

They did jack squat for me. They just rewrapped it. No after care instructions. No signs to look for for infection. Nothing. I called my GP and I tried to get her to see me but she was like if they didn't suture them then she won't be able to. I tried to explain that they needed to be sutured but she just blew me off. She told me to leave the bandage alone and come see her next week. I was SO Frustrated. I could have gone to the ER but by then it had been over 8 hours and by the time I would actually see a doctor I didn't know if it would be too long for them to be sutured. Plus I have not always had good experiences at the ER either. Sometimes they take care of my wounds. Sometimes they don't. Sometimes I am treated with dignity. Sometimes not. Once the doctor was visibly and verbally angry with me. I couldn't handle that yesterday. They discriminate because they are self harm wounds. It sucks. I was so very frustrated. I tried to take care of myself and get help and I just got blown off. I was so upset. I was even so distressed this morning that I awoke at 2 AM and couldn't sleep. I just have to take care of them the best that I can.

[SlumberKitty]

I have my follow up appointment with my GP today for my self harm wounds. I hope she can see that they needed sutures. I feel upset with her because I was actually trying to take care of myself for once and get my wounds taken care of and then she didn't help me. I don't want to take out my frustration on her but I am frustrated. I know she is going to tell me to call my Pdoc. He's busy. He doesn't have any appointments this month. I have an appointment next month. That is going to have to suffice! I don't know what my GP will actually do today. I guess just check for infection. Whatever. It was a waste of time trying to get help. I felt very unvalued. I don't know if that is a word but hopefully you all understand what I mean.

Originally Posted by SlumberKitty

I have my follow up appointment with my GP today for my self harm wounds. I hope she can see that they needed sutures. I feel upset with her because I was actually trying to take care of myself for once and get my wounds taken care of and then she didn't help me. I don't want to take out my frustration on her but I am frustrated. I know she is going to tell me to call my Pdoc. He's busy. He doesn't have any appointments this month. I have an appointment next month. That is going to have to suffice! I don't know what my GP will actually do today. I guess just check for infection. Whatever. It was a waste of time trying to get help. I felt very unvalued. I don't know if that is a word but hopefully you all understand what I mean.

i'm sorry they let you down, Kit

[Breaking Dawn]

Some doctors should do something else for a living. Hugs & love to you, Kit, who is very valued here by lots of people!