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I cut my wrist in front of my psychiatrist and he did nothing. The cut keeps bleeding. don't know what to do. I'm a bit drunk.
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I agree with TE, if they didn't react ask them why and if you feel uncomfortable with them, find someone else if possible
in theory this is an entitlement but in reality not always possible or easy in a hurry. but i think nutter meant what should she do more immediately?
wash the cut clean and cover it up, preferably with a bandage if you have one but if not use a clean sock or piece of fabric or whatever you have. if there is a lot of blood soak it up first with tissues or a sanitary towel. if you've got any antiseptic then put some on to keep it safe. if it bleeds through or if you think you've hit a vein then phone nhs direct. when you go to bed keep your arm higher up than your heart. if it's still bleeding in the morning then PLEASE phone nhs direct and let them help you.
try not to drink any more. have some water and put yourself to bed. then think about what you want to do about your psychiatrist. are you an outpatient now? how often are you having appointments? when you cut infront of your psychiatrist were you trying to show them how desperate you are?
please please take care over the weekend. remember you always have emergency numbers you can call if you need to.
That's probably enough to be getting on with for one night. YOu can think about why you did it, what your intentions were in cutting and your relationship with the therapist later. Sleep now.
I will wrap up my wrist today.
I guess I am surprised that he didn't get a bandage or ask someone to stay with me for a bit, he just said something about referring me to someone who deals with this stuff and then seemed to want to get rid of me. I got the hint and swiftly left. I wandered around with a bloody tissue and then went to a pub.
I'm confused because I'm not sure how I feel. I like the new meds, but don't think I am quite on a normal level yet. I liked going to see him but now I think, what's the point?
I am an outpatient. I was recently seeing him every two weeks but now he says to go back to every month... doesn't seem right.
this. I didnt find my psychiatrist much help at all. But when he eventually referred to to a psychotherapist i found this really useful. You just need to keep fighting and hanging on and hopefully you will get the help u need soon.
seems like you are quite desperate for support right now.