How do I hide my self harm scars from the doctor?
First of all, it’s very important that you DO tell your doctor. You KNOW that cutting is wrong and harmful and can even be fatal, either through hitting a blood vessel or infection. Show the doctor your scars and talk about them, and let him refer you to a mental health professional that can help you STOP it! Actually, he will most assuredly ask you to raise your sleeves. The light-headedness means he will have to take your blood pressure, and your cutting could be the cause of your light-headedness. You can ask him not to tell your parents, but he might have to, either because of your age, and since you are a “potential harm to yourself and/or others.” That’s very true, and you need help NOW. It’s also the magic words that can get you locked up against your will - and all that takes is someone - anyone - seeing the scars. It’s best to let a doctor handle it. EDIT: don’t put makeup or ink on a scar or wound. The skin may not be 100% healed, which would mean that that stuff can get into your bloodstream >
Physical Exam and Self Harm?
I had that same problem a couple weeks ago. I actually asked a question on yahoo as well. I had a lasering appointment, and I was afraid that my doctor would see my scars and cuts. These were my two favorite answers: 1. I'm covered in scars as well. At some point in your life you just have to let go of the embarrassment and humiliation by letting them show. Do you really need to have your arms lasered? Just wear long sleeves. Wish you luck. 2. OK you started therapy so if the doctor points it out, tell them that, also show them you are trying to help yourself by asking them if they can recommend something to reduce the scar appearance. But hun whatever is making you cut myself, on the grand scheme of life isnt worth it. Never let the haters or challenges beat you... this is a chance to show who you are and grow as a person... Please get better soon xoxo So yea. I hope this helps. By the way, it wasn't as bad and embarrassing as I thought it would be. She didn't say anything at all about it, actually. She knew that I didn't want her to see them, I think, so she pretended like they weren't there. Like, when she was doing my arms, I guess she saw them. But she like put her hand over my scars pretending that she never noticed them and like just didn't look there again. I don't know, I just appreciated how she didn't bring it up or question me or anything.
What do doctors think about self harm cuts?
I see a wide range of patient ages. I sometimes see young children with labial adhesions. Many of my patients are elderly. But I think my favorite patients are my adolescents. They can be a fun group to know and it's nice watching them change and grow up.Being an adolescent can be incredibly hard. It can be a dark time emotionally. I was bullied pretty intensely in the eighth grade, so much so that I changed school systems. I know where some of those dark thoughts and urges come from.About every 3 to 4 weeks I notice cutting scars on one of my young patients. Usually they are old and healed. Occasionally they are fresh.It becomes a point of discussion. How long ago? What feelings and situations were being treated with this action?My patients who engage in this behavior are trying to treat themselves. They are treating emotional injuries with a physical action. I hear a lot of people scoff at this behavior as a 'cry for help', but as a cry for help it can be very effective. It can get you to the psychiatrist if your tears didn't.If my patients are still depressed or still have urges to self harm, I get them to an appropriate psychiatrist. I sometimes treat depression in adult patients but I do not in children and adolescents. They are already a population at higher risk for suicide, and I want an expert helping them.
If I tell a doctor that I self-harm, can he/she tell my parents? (I'm 14)?
Where I work, the department of pediatric, the patients (actually “adolescent clinic”) are seen without parents in the examine room. The nurse reminds the patients that anything that is said in there stays in there - that is one way to get to the bottom of a lot of things (is to be completely honest with the doctors without being afraid). This prevents a lot of unwanted pregnancies and STD.And of course, if the patients self-harm, they will get help.Tell your mother / father when you go to the visit that you want to be alone with the doctor. And what you do is tell the doctor that you want this kept from your parents. They will honor your request.By law, they have to tell someone if you say that you’re going to kill yourself, or hurt someone. But self harm (as undesireable as it is), isn’t the same thing as hanging yourself today (if you know what I mean.)Am a nurse.Best wishes.
What will happen if you hint to a doctor that you self-harm, but you do not leave marks such as hitting yourself in your face?
Thanks for the request.What do you want to happen if you hint to a doctor that you self-harm but don't leave marks?If you're self-harming, I'll tell you need help.I can be empathetic but I don't play around. What do you hope to accomplish with a hint? Really, really? If you want help, speak your truth. Otherwise, maybe you're not leaving marks now, but eventually you probably will because it will escalate. Then you won't have to hint, but you'll just wonder how to cover the scars and whether or not they'll heal.Get help, please.
How can I hide self-harm scars on my thighs from my doctor?
Thanks for the A2A.I agree with the previous answer that advises you to be honest with your doctor. They aren't there to judge you - and if you ask them to ignore the scars and decline any mental help they offer you then they are obligated to forget about them. You haven't specifies whether or not you still self-harm, but if you do, I'll also point out that the doctor is likely experienced and could possibly help you (although, like in all answers of this nature, I'm not going to tell you to seek out help - if you do it's your choice, and I know from experience that being told to do so will only make things worse).If, however, you really want to hide them then I'd suggest some theatre makeup concealer. Try to find something that matches your skin tone and texture, then keep the doctor as far away from that area as you can. Hopefully they won't notice, but if they do, I'm sure you can think of some way to explain the makeup - claim it was a dare, or that you're testing it or something along those lines.Again, I'd agree with the previous answer in terms of honesty, but otherwise, I hope that this suggestion helps.
Self-harm cuts on my leg? How to hide from doctor/make them heal?
I completely understand. If they are thick and deep or red and really noticeable, then make-up might be the only option because they will take time to heal. What does help heal them faster is neosporine and peroxide. If they were more healed i would say, use sharpie and doodle over them and say you draw on yourself when you're bored. If you have cocoa butter or scar cream, that helps them heal faster and not look so red. Scar cream like merderma helps but takes time. Honestly your best bet is make-up because your appointment is soon. The doctor will only glace, so if you put enough make-up on you should be fine. Also about not wanting to use make-up on fresh cuts, the appointment shouldn't last too long, just wash it off when your done. Band-aids will be noticeable so i suggest not wearing those to the doctor so she doesn't get suspicious. :) Good luck
How can I avoid having a doctor see the self-harm on my thighs? My mom doesn't know I self-harm, and she'll be there.
This breaks my heart. I am unsure of how to hide this nor if I should be helping you do this. Depending on the exam you are undertaking at the doctor, there might be only a few things you can do to prevent others from seeing your scars.I would HIGHLY recommend asking to speak/see the doctor without your mother in the room. That way you can ask the doctor and get medical advise about your issues without the added pressure of family in the room. If you are getting a PAP - the Dr will absolutely see it and probably ask your mom to leave the room while they speak to you privately anyway.Please seek help on your own if you really do not know how to share this with your healthcare provider or your family: Welcome - SiOSand if you feel that things are getting too much for you to bear: Home