ugh. this week i have a doctor’s appt. and i really don’t want to go. it’s my yearly checkup and last time my doctor asked if i’ve ever had thoughts of SI or suicide. at the time, i had only been SIing for a month or two so i lied and said no without even thinking about it. this time i’m afraid they’ll ask the same thing and i really don’t want to lie again but i also don’t want to hurt my parents and those who care about me. this is going to be tough.
do you guys think, because i haven’t SIed in 7 months, that i should just say no if the question comes up? i think i’m at the point that i can say i don’t SI anymore, but i still feel really guilty that i’ve hid it from my family and friends for over a year now. but where i’m at in my life, i think telling them now would just bring unnecessary pain and worry and stuff like that.
please share your opinions. i think i’m just making a big deal out of nothing.
thanks,
j
hi there. my name is katey.
i, personally, think that if the qustion comes up then you should tell the complete truth.
telling your family now, might bring pain and worry, but it is not unnecessary. if they are worried then you know they care about you and will want to help you in every way possible.
you are not making a big deal out of nothing, because self injury is NOT nothing.
my parents recently found out about my self injury and they are willing to help me in any way i need them to, that just shows me how much they care.
i think you should tell your doctor about your self injury even if he/she doesnt ask.
wether you tell your parents or they somehow find out on their own, they will still be hurt and dissappointed and want to help.
i hope this helps you some.
<3 katey