RYL Forums


Forum Jump
 
Old 10-10-2016, 08:09 PM   #1
lithops
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Wound Care Question - shallow(?) stab wound on upper thigh, can't get stitches

so i stabbed myself in the upper thigh approximately forty minutes ago. i immediately took basic first aid measures (i put pressure on the wound, washed it, sanitized it, applied antibiotic ointment and a bandaid, etc) but i'm worried that i need to seek further medical treatment for the wound to heal properly. i don't know how severe it is as far as stab wounds go-- the skin appears to be cut clean through, and fat is visible, but it's not gushing blood-- but i think it may require stitches.
here's the problem: i can't see a doctor. i live with my mother (i'm 18 but still dependent because of severe mental illness), am on her health insurance, and can't drive myself, so there's no way i could get myself to the clinic or pay for an appointment without her knowing. she absolutely can't know, because she'd probably have me hospitalized, and i can't afford that right now. i'm finally getting somewhere with my recovery. if i don't finish my work for the class i'm in, or stop attending it altogether, i'm extremely screwed. i can't go back to being hopeless and suicidal and directionless.
well. goddammit. i'm feeling faint now. this is great. this is just fantastic.
anyway, help?

lithops is offline  
One Hug Given By:
Old 10-10-2016, 08:50 PM   #2
talaiporia
Chat Mod
 
talaiporia's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: W. London
I am currently:

If you're feeling faint, then it might be a sign to get checked out.

Could you discuss it with your mum?



It doesn't matter where you come from; it matters where you go.
No-one gets remembered for the things they didn't do.
We won't all be here this time next year,
so while you can take a picture of us.
We're definitely going to hell,
but we'll have all the best stories to tell.


talaiporia is offline  
Old 10-10-2016, 10:16 PM   #3
Bellatrix
Voldemort's Bitch
 
Bellatrix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Everywhere
I am currently:

I'm afraid you have to take responsibility for your actions. Get it seen to. I know it's annoying and will have a negative impact on things but you chose to self harm so you have to deal with the consequences.

Good luck.




Imperfection is underrated.



Bellatrix is offline  
 


Currently Active Members Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Censor is ON
Forum Jump


Sea Pink Aroma
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:19 PM.