[sarahxxkristine]

I cut...well barely, but it was still a cut...I told my T over an email..she cant tell anyone right? Ill never trust anyone again if she tells.

[Lenny]

Originally Posted by sarahxxkristine

I cut...well barely, but it was still a cut...I told my T over an email..she cant tell anyone right? Ill never trust anyone again if she tells.

No..not generally...in the event of mortal danger to you or another a moral obligation is present.

It is good that you tell her...she needs to know you to help you.

Lenny

[Kiya]

right - T can only tell someone if you are in serious threat of your own life or going to hurt another. I was afraid of that at first too, and T has a right to be concerned, but that concern is for YOU and your well being. If you're not suicidal or going to hurt others, than confidentiality will be held most likely. You'd have to double check that with your T as far as T talking with a consultant to find the best way to help you. Make sense?
I am also sorry you felt you had to hurt yourself. If you can stop, please do. Find other ways to feel your pain, anger, rage, numbness.... or ground yourself.
********hugs!!!*********

[(JD)]

I agree with Kiya, please stop. Stop now while you can. Adding a poor coping response, one that will in the future need to be stopped and a better coping skill put into it's place, is not something to be doing knowingly.

I'm sorry you are feeling so worthless or numb or in pain that you wanted to try this. See if you can find other avenues of expression of your feelings rather than something that can go terribly wrong, and at best very difficult to live with or stop later.

[Christina86]

Hey you.

They cannot tell unless you're a severe danger to yourself or others, or if you're considered a "minor", in which case they may be able to. I'm not entirely sure for certain on the "minority" thing.

[sarahxxkristine]

hi guys thank you for replying. She told me to tell my counselor or call her office if the thought of hurting myself persisted..I wouldnt tell the counselor though...I know she has means to tell...its clearly stated on ur agreement when u start counseling...So id never tell the counselor...But my Therapist cant tell the counselor can she? ahhh theres so much that goes into this....they have talked on the phone before and my information has been sent and such...so i just dont know the boundaries they need to follow and such,

[bipolar_bear]

I think this is something that you need to discuss with your t. Tell her your concerns. It is not beneficial to your relationship to be afraid to tell her what is troubling you and will inhibit her being able to help you. I know it is scary to ask such things but it is so important.

BB

[sarahxxkristine]

i suppose. I just hate the feeling that she may think i dont trust her as a professional if i do ask if she would tell or not. There are soo many worries attached to confronting people, id prefer just having the wandering thought....

[Sannah]

Originally Posted by sarahxxkristine

There are soo many worries attached to confronting people

Hi Sarah! This is an important life skill to master. You will learn a lot from it....

[sujunew]

Originally Posted by sarahxxkristine

i suppose. I just hate the feeling that she may think i dont trust her as a professional if i do ask if she would tell or not. There are soo many worries attached to confronting people, id prefer just having the wandering thought....

hi sarah. while it is scary asking your t outright something like this it is a 'normal' kinda question to ask- when you are placing so much trust in someone you need to know that they are going to respect that trust and what they might do with that info if they have concerns for your safety. if my t is really concerned about my behaviours (which has only happened 2x in the nearly 3 years of seeing her) she has asked my permission to call my psych nurse and let her know. You need to be able to fully trust your t as you are sharing so much of yourself with them, so please ask any questions you need to reassure yourself that talking with this person is safe and ok. Good luck.

[Greg77733]

Hi, by law if she thinks you are a threat to your self or anyone else she has to go to your shrink and tell him. They will then fill out a 1013( i think) on you and off to the hospital you go. On anything else they can't say a word unless you give your permission. I hope that helps,take care