I Lied To My GP
 

The other day I had an appointment with my gp about getting a referal to a psychiatrist as I as he said , probably have depression, now, my mum was in there also and my gp asked how long it had been since I self harmed and I said longer than 4 months 3 weeks.. But it was a lie, i only lied becuase my mum was there and she would have known that the answer was that I had cut reacently if i had got her to leave before i ansewered my gp.. Is it bad that I lied to my gp??

I think worse things have happened at sea! Obviously it's not ideal, but it's not awful either. What's more important is being honest with the psychiatrist. Will you be able to attend that appointment without your mum there, so that you'll feel comfortable being more honest?

Best of luck with the psychiatrist!

I am not sure.. Ive been forgetful about stuff and mum says vacant.. My gp says that that could be part of depression.. And thanks i hope it goes well as well.

I've lied to mine before too, sometimes I think we aren't ready to be honest, and as Narcissa said its not ideal but not the end of the world either. Just try to remember that the more honest you are able to be, the more they will be able to help you. I know it's hard at first though but good luck with the psych.

Okay thanks. And i hope the psychiatrist is nice..

I hope so too.

I hope its not a guy..

Hope the psychiatrist is nice!

Why would you prefer it not to be a guy?

I dont trust guys..

I don't blame you. I would have lied too.. as long as it doesn't need medical attention I don't see why you have to tell him... Make sure you see a psychiatrist or therapist that you are comfortable with. That is very important. I think that doctors should ask parents to leave the room before they ask that question. Its personal and not everyone tells their parents about every cut nor should they have to.... sorry don't mean to rant.. I hope things work out for you .

It's not too bad, but I would tell them the truth when you're mother is not around. And tell them that you lied because you felt uncomfortable sharing the truth around your mom

zivalover16: I tottally agree with you about asking parents to leave before asking that question and its okay to rant :)
High_Voltage: thanks for the advice.

okay thank you.