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Self-harm and injections
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Hiya
I'm going to India in July so I need some injections and have been advised to have them over the Easter holidays. I assume they will go in my upper arms, but I'm worried because I have cut myself there in the past. For now, I have stopped so it should be OK. I will obviously try not to cut myself there until I've had the injections. But if I forget and end up with open wounds there beforehand, will the nurse say anything? Will it stop her giving me the injection?
Cheers,
Picc
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I'm going to India in July so I need some injections and have been advised to have them over the Easter holidays. I assume they will go in my upper arms, but I'm worried because I have cut myself there in the past. For now, I have stopped so it should be OK. I will obviously try not to cut myself there until I've had the injections. But if I forget and end up with open wounds there beforehand, will the nurse say anything? Will it stop her giving me the injection?
Cheers,
Picc
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Besides which, a few of the inoculations are delivered into the buttocks, and the polio inoculation is taken orally.
but they won't refuse to give you them. a self-harmer may be a problem, but a self-harmer with typhoid is an even bigger problem.
and which part of india are you going to?
Not harming yourself really is the best option all round, but if you really are worried about not being able to resist the temptation, make an appointment with your GP now to discuss your concerns - or call NHS direct: Telephone: 0845 46 47
Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Also, check out some of our content that may help you to resist the urges:
stopping self harm
Useful links and organisations that can help.
Good luck. And have a fab time in India!
In India?
And thanks, Hannah, I've checked out the links.
word to the wise - take a cushion. and a battery operated fan.