Relapse Sucks
 

Ive been to a psychiatric hospital and a 9 month long program for my cutting
just got out of the program 6/23
and i relapsed 7/5
and its still bleeding.
I definately need stitches
but don't want to show my parents that they wasted all that money to get me better
so I dont know what to do
Its probably the worst cut I've ever done/seen in the 5 or 6 years I've been cutting
so yeah.

oh hun, im sorry. is it still bleeding from the wound you did on sat??

not sure how long after the injury they can do stiches anyway. i would go to a&e/minor injuries to see if there is anything they can do.

make sure the wound is clean and apply pressure, keep the area above your heart if poss to stem the bleeding, and then keep a dressing on, but hun if its still bleeding from sat then you need to seek medical attention cos you will have lost blood.

you could try posting this in first aid forum or pm the first aid advisors: aidey, animad or bitter angel to get some more advise.

take care sweetie,
xx
p.s you parents you rather you were really happy than just pretending, the money wont matter to them, you being well will xx hugs xx

I know how relapse feels. It does suck. And I'm sorry...
But it's still bleeding? Maybe there's someone else you could ask to take you to the doctor? Because that can't be good.

I'm sure you don't want to tell them, but you really should. Your health and safety are more important than their money. And if they don't already think so, this should make them see it differently. Relapse happens, I know it sucks, but it will get better. Just keep trying.
Keep us updated, kai?
*hugs*

it's very difficult and stressful to readjust into the community after spending so long as an in-patient, so don't beat yourself up about having a slip. it doesn't mean things have to go back to the way they were. you need lots of support around you to help you through this difficult transition, but you can do it. xxx