What do I do

BVB949 · 22-09-2012, 07:16 AM

I believe I am going to get a physical sometime soon, and I think they will see the scars, it's fairly obvious what they are. If the doctor sees will they tell my parents? What will they do, if they tell my mom my life is over and I will never hear the end of it. I haven't done anything in 7 months, but it's not fading. Is there anything I can do? I live in the U.S. if that makes a difference.

musicmad123 · 22-09-2012, 11:26 PM

heya i'm not from the US so i'm not totally sure what the laws are, if you're over 16 I would think they've no right to say anything to your parents. If you're under 16, they might feel obligated to tell your parents, but the fact that you have been clean for 7 months is good and if you let them know that they might be more willing to not tell anyone. well done for 7 months free, that's great :D

Tig · 23-09-2012, 01:02 AM

Hey,

Congratulations on not harming in 7 months - that is a wonderful achievement and you should be really proud of yourself.

That alone would actually be really helpful if you are under 16, because if they can't see any risk to you now (like fresh wounds) then I don't think they would have to tell your parents.

How are you feeling otherwise? Could you do with more support?

x

BVB949 · 23-09-2012, 03:57 AM

I'm 15 :/ I did a few small ones on my shoulder about 3 months ago, but nothing major, I don't think those will be seen. Is there anything I can do to ensure that they won't do anything about it?

Otherwise, I don't feel too different, I distract myself, I always try to make sure I'm doing something so I know I don't slip up.

Thank you for the help everyone.

musicmad123 · 23-09-2012, 09:21 PM

If it comes up, just make sure to tell them how well you're doing now and it's not an issue anymore. Apart from that, as a minor I don't think you can literally ensure they won't do anything, but they shouldn't

PassedExpectations · 28-09-2012, 01:34 AM

how did things go? i hope that you're alright?

obviously, i don't know know your parents... but i was terrified of my parents finding out, but it actually ended up being good that they were told. it may not be as bad as you expect