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[xHELPMEPLZx]

I need some advice or something like that.. Idk what to do anymore and I cut and I'm bulimic and about a month ago one of my friend found out because I like freaked out and if it wasn't for her I'd probably be dead but she told me she wants to tell my parents. I don't think I'm ready for them to know. I also don't want them to send me to a psychiatric hospital eventhough I'm 19 I heard they can still send me there. I'm so scared I'm getting to the point where I just want to end it because them finding out will make it so much worse

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

Your parents aren't likely to be able to get you committed to a psychiatric hospital, so don't worry about that. If you were hospitalized for a suicide attempt, for example, the hospital could possibly keep you for up to 72 hours under observation to judge whether you are a serious danger to yourself, but it's hard for an adult to be committed against their will. As an adult your parents can't just decide to send you somewhere. Although bulimia and self-harm are dangerous to your health and they could potentially lead to your death, they're just not strong enough reasons to commit you.

Seeking help is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

I would suggest coming clean with your parents and admitting that you need help. See if your friend will go with you for support, if you feel like you want it. You may need to see a doctor. If your tetanus booster isn't recent enough they may decide to give you one, due to the cutting, and being bulimic is something your doctor needs to be aware of. Most important, you need to tell your parents. Talk to your doctor to address any effects on your health, and look into counseling.

You can do this. Good luck. :)

[Shenron]

Dude, get a grip. They can't send you there unless they can prove that you are insane. And even then, you are 19, and legally considered an adult, so if you are admitted, you can get up and walk away.

On the other hand, cutting is not an escape, it is an addiction. You have to stop NOW. If you can't do it on your own, get help. Talk to a counselor, or a psychiatrist. They have a policy of confidentiality and can not tell ANYONE unless you allow them to. If they do, they will loose their liscense. You don;t want to go down the road of SH, It is a nasty habit to get out of.

[xHELPMEPLZx]

Thanks guys.

I've been cutting for 6 years so I know it's addicting. & I'm going to the hospital next Friday to get help. I'm scared though because I don't know what to expect when I'm there. I know where I live its like 72 hour mandatory stay, but I'm scared they'll keep me longer. Which, really is a good thing and a bad thing because I really don't trust myself to be alone anymore. I cut the other day like deep, but I got butterfly strips so nothing to worry about but that's when I really realized how serious it is that I get help.