Doctors...I really need some answers to this

[I_smile_because_I_have_to]

Hiya, Right Ive done something which Im not even sure I want to do but Im doing it because my friends think I should. I booked a regular doctors appointment to see whats going on with me, my friend said he'd go with me. I was wonderin if I did the right thing and what the doctors likely to say and do, as Im a minor but I dont want my mum to know. Will a regular doctor even be able to do anything for me? And what am I supposed to say to him/her? Im really scared and completely confuzzled...please help.
xxx

[Anonymous]

I'm assuming you are doing it because of cutting? Since this is the cutting and self harm forum. I think you are doing the right thing going to a doctor. He/She might be able to help you. That is very nice of your friend to go with you. I think you are doing the right thing.

-Ekia

[Ravenous]

Yea just get some advice from doctor or a counsellor or similar, try and stop first if you can't then you should let your parents know what you are doing

[<-Dying_to_Live->]

I think going to a counselor first would be a wiser idea, because they are trained in dealing with situations people like you have. A doctor will tell you your hurting your body (obvious), but a counselor will help you through it

[Whisper]

Actually a doctor would classify it as "self mutilation".....jerks!

[I_smile_because_I_have_to]

What should I say to the doctor though? How do I explain it? Im lost...:(

[dying lullaby]

just say that first of all you are not suicidal...unless you are then dont say anything unless you are ok with your mom knowing which you already said your not. then tell him that you cut and you hate it( i am assuming that you hate it) and that you want to stop(yet again, assumption) and if he can help you at all. if not then ask him to refer you to someone he knows of that can help.
also you might want to ask him in the begining if he has to tell someone if you told him that you are doing something stupid but that you still want to live(assumptions all over the place)

that is my advice, take it or leave it...i'll never know. i hope all goes well
take care
bri

[BrokenJigsaw]

I was forced to go to the doctor recently about depression and self-harming.

Because my Mum found out.

It's good that you actually want to go, and perhaps improve.

The only real things the doctor can do is diagnose you with a particular problem. He doesn't have any powerful magic wand to wish it all away I'm afraid.

If you are really depressed, he could prescribe you some medication, but that sometimes does more harm than good.

And if he feels that you'd be better off talking to someone, then he could refer you to a therapist or a counsellor.

It all depends on if you want to get better, and if you feel like talking could help.

I have to visit a counsellor every fortnight now.

Think carefully before you make any decisions, is all I'd say...

[I_smile_because_I_have_to]

Thanks everyone your'e all stars :) 1 week till my appointment...Im wetting myself...but I need to get it sorted cos its just getting worse...Grrrr! Love ya all bye bye xxxxxx

[I_smile_because_I_have_to]

Hey hey, well I've been! My best mate took me. It wasn't as bad as I expected...well at least I didnt have a nervousbreakdown and hes not telling my parents. He has referred me to a psychotherapist who are sending me a letter but because of my folks seeing it my best mate (bless him) piped up that he wouldnt mind if the letter was sent to his house...which is really cool. He is the greatest.
The weirdest bit abpout yesterdsay though was the fact Id been so secretive about the doctors etc but when I got home my sister saw the cut marks. I mean I got all defensive and said it was a bush but she aint stupid so ya know...but shes not stupid enough to tell my folks....I hope
Oh and btw my doctor was asking me all these questions which I knew were like about symptoms of depression and shit but all he told me was that he was referring me...what does that mean?
Thanks bye xxx

[<-Dying_to_Live->]

if ur sister loves u, she will tell ur parents so watch out

[flutegirl08]

hey just tell the docter what is going on but if you are a moiner they will hafe to tell you pearntes by law i no it sucks but some times its a good thing it like if oyu were telling a teacher you were going to kill yourself the wound be requied to tell by law by going and talk to help get you aout i found out it help and belive in god i thught i cound not make it thow anymore but isarted beliving more and i got thow would you rather live for some thing you have even thow you might not be ably to see it right now or would you rather die insaed and hurt the pepole that love you

[unknown(to_myself)]

i really should get help myself.......smart move!!!!!

[Eliza]

I don't know what it means that he asked all these questions but didn't really say anything, maybe he thinks he's not in the position to diagnose you and wants the psychotherapist to do that or something. Or he might be sending what he got on you over to the psychotherapist when referring you. Anyway, congratulations on going! I would never have dared. After I learned that the confidentiality pledge is actually limited, I don't trust anything to a doctor. Well. Not that I go. But I wouldn't trust anything to a doctor.:eek:

[Bankai15]

Why the hell are you 2 posting in a fucking 2 year old tread!?

[Eliza]

Oh whoops.. sorry I didn't check the date seeing as it was on top of the forum so I just radomly replied.. Sorry again:whoops:

Ok. Down thread, down! No more returning from the dead for you

[unknown(to_myself)]

same here