I lied to my CBT therapist. Need some advice. (Could *Trigger* I s'pose. *S.I.*)

[Wolfstar]

Maybe this isn't very important (I'm not sure why I'm posting, tbh), but I think some opinions might be helpful. I saw my therapist yesterday (Tuesday) and he asked me whether I'd felt the need to SI recently (what with my Dad being a complete tw*t to me) and I said 'no'. Thing is I'd gone without cutting for about 4 months until about 2 weeks ago. I've only done it a couple of times since then, but it seems to have catapulted me back to the stage where I feel really paranoid about my scars and awkward about any mentions of it. I don't mind talking about it in the past tense so much, but when it's a current thing other people mentioning it or trying to talk to me about it kind of freaks me out.
Ok, point of the post really is, do you think I should tell him I lied, or should I just wait and see if he asks again, or should I just keep it to myself (especially if I manage not to cut again before our next session which, being 3 weeks away, doesn't seem too likely)?
That all sounds really stupid, but it'd just make me feel better to know what people who understand would advise.

[behindblueyes]

Being truthful will be the best thing that you can do the next time you see him. He will appreciate your honesty, and most likely understand why you lied, because it is a very hard thing to talk about. Telling him the thruth will let him help you, because that is in fact what he is there for!

[Puppet Strings]

I agree with Kate [behindblueyes], that being truthful is the best way forward.
Okay, so it's going to be hard to tell him, but the more you lie to him the less he knows, and so the less he can help you. Sometimes it's hard to tell the truth in sessions, but it's important.
To be honest, I'm sure your therapist has been through this sort of situation before, and I'm sure he'll understand completely if you decide to tell him the truth & go back on what you said previously. In fact, he'll probably be pleased that you've managed to tell him the truth. :] Waiting until he asks again doesn't seem like a good idea, as that could be longer than if you were to tell him, and keeping it locked up inside is never a wise idea.
Good luck & take care, x

[Amaryllis]

Go and be truthful. If you tell him next time you see him, it'll be better in the long run. Honest. I've been there.

[Wolfstar]

Thanks everyone.