my psychiatrist told my mom...!

[Painted_Indian_Horse]

last week when i was meeting with psychiatrist, i showed her my cuts on my thighs. she asked if she could get a picture of my leg "to show people how bad it can get." i was sure, what harm can it do?
so today i come home from school, and my mom is on her computer on the counter and randomly says, "i met with Dr. L today."
i was like, "oh really? how'd it go?" i was just like whatever cause they met because my mom wanted to talk about my meds.
without looking away from her computer, she's like "she told me you're still cutting yourself, and she showed me a picture."
i was just like... huh? i had no idea my psychiatrist would show my mom. i should have thought of that, but whatever.
i said, "Ok?"
my mom, without looking away from ordering pizza on the computer for my brother and his friends, said, "I really wish you wouldn't do that."

very convincing mom. :eyebrow:
i don't know whether to be mad that my psychiatrist did that to me, or that my mom doesn't seem to give two shits. i mean, it's easier than her hounding me about it, i definitely don't prefer that. but i mean, come ON! look away from the fucking computer! :mad:

:help:

[Fiction]

Maybe your mum just finds it awkward to talk about? And didn't want to look at you while talking about it? Also i'd be annoyed with your pychiatrist if i where you... although kicking up a fuss won't really help anything. Maybe just ask her why she did it? :/

[beedubs]

i thinks its very wrong that he showed your mom the pictures. IMO i dont think you should have gave him the pictures. If you tell any mental help expert that you are going to, or have already hurt yourself. they are legaly obligated to do that.

as for your mom, maybe she just didnt know how to deal with this. it must be very hard for a parent to deal with finding this out, and maybe she is waiting for another time. good luck to you. if you need any help, message me

[Painted_Indian_Horse]

thanks guys :]
and my mom knew already, she just brought it up again. and i emailed my therapist and she said my mom needed to know about this problem cause it's a big deal and she needs to care. i understand that. prettymuch all the time she keeps my stuff private from my mom. i can tell her anything, and can trust my mom doesn't have to know. this has already happened once before, this whole thing with the cutting and telling my mom. so whatever, i was just really pissed at first.

[brennaluvv]

I think it's against the rules to show that to your mom without your permission, but since you were harming yourself I think she had a right but I really think she should have asked you first.

[Schizophrenia]

My psychiatrist told my parents that i cut myself too,she said that she had to say that because parents have to know that.My mother cryed when she saw my wounds :(

[Painted_Indian_Horse]

my mom had no reaction... either of the times she's been told... whatever. she's easier to deal with when she's not flipping her shit.

[beedubs]

maybe the eaisiest way for your mom to deal with it, is to not deal with it. i think you should have a talk with her, because then maybe you can tell her how you feel about her

[Mike321]

I dont think she should of told her really, but like you said, she knows now and I guess she is easier to deal with, if she doesnt get mad at you for doing it.
But maybe have a talk with your mom, so she knows how you feel and stuff
Hope this helps

[Syvelocin]

Actually, professionals usually only have a policy about telling your parents if you are thinking of, you know, really hurting yourself. School counselors will tell your parents, but psychologists and therapists usually keep everything confidential unless they think you're suicidal. I think it was incredibly wrong of your psychologist to say something, especially since your mother was already made aware that you self-harm. And even more unprofessional that she showed your mother a picture of your cuts without even saying something. I really do hate people like that.

At least your mother says something. I do think she should take notice to it more, but it's something. I get ignored. I can't even ask my parents to buy bandaids, because they won't. And steri-strips are out of the question.

I would confront her, though. Say something like "We need to talk," and lay it on the table. Also, I would have a nice talk about that picture with your psychologist. You should be able to trust that your professional won't do that, and without trust, there really is no reason for you to be seeing her in particular.