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Do I mention my SH relapse to the doctor?
Former Member
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I'm a self harmer, I do it for control. After years in an abusive relationship I've been free from that for about 7 years. But it haunts me, and I like to realise I'm the one still in control. Lately, I haven't been and relapse on the harming front. My husband hasn't found out yet but I'm sure that it's only a matter of time. I'm at the doctors on Monday about a back injury. Do I mention my relapse or not?
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welcome! So glad youre seeking help here and that youre thinking about seeking help from your doctor. Do you think maybe you could make a new seprate appotinment for it (just thinking may not get much time if speaking about your back injury).
You have been hurt so much already - you dont deserve to hurt your self too:(. Id like to think that there are better ways to feel more in control. & hope you get the support for it. We are all here aswell
Just a heads up that I've moved this post over to Health & Wellbeing as it sounds like you're after a supportive discussion around this. I've also edited the title to be a bit more descriptive of your post (I realise the other one was automatic, so no worries about that).
It's also worth mentioning that we're primarily a community for people under 25, so the information you find around here might not be entirely relevant, but you're still welcome to stay and talk.
@Past User and @Shaunie have given some great suggestions here, and I just wanted to add that it's really positive that you've got the self-awareness to identify where your urge to self-harm comes from. Relapse is a natural part of a journey through recovery, so it's great that you're keeping yourself open to support around it.
Also, massive well done for getting out of the abusive relationship - never an easy thing to do.
It's been a few days since you posted this - did you end up seeing the doctor or talking to your husband?