Smka16

How much can can a psyciatrist tell?

Posted on 10/20/09, 04:17 pm

I was a cutter 15 years ago, and now it has returned in thE past 4to6 months badly,
I realize I need help, due to a bad chilhood and being molested by my grandfather for years (who is now dieing of canser) I started cutting from middle school to years after high school. I saw a phicoligist during high school, and maybe a few years after I got married. My husband chris and I have been married scince march of 1998, we have 2 butiful girl one 7 in the first grade,the other 5 who will be starting kindagarden next year, but anyhow the cutting started back about 4-6 months ago. my husband and best friend have stood by my side all along. I have went as far as trying some drugs to cover the depression, so about 2 weeks ago I started realizing I needed to get out side help,but that is something very hard for me to do. I can not bring myself to opening up to a stranger,but now I am about 10 days till the appontment, because I had to book the appontment almost a month in advance. now I am afraid if I keep this appontment how much and when can a psyciatrist bring in a outside party, is there a chance if I go to this appontment I could lose my girls. I need help should I keep this appontment or not?   

• Reply #1 10/24/09  5:15pm
  
  jzldy
  You know you need help! If it were your rear you would go to that specialist,right,Don"t be afraid, I started my first session in 1968,after a total of three therapist, 3x a week. I needed to learn how to discipline my then 3 children without whipping them.One of the twins, abused by a relative at age 3, and a fire setter.The years of therapy for me and later for him when he started a fire at age 12,worked.There are so many antidepressants on the market, listen to your doctors. At least give it a chance.Talk to them, they are there to help you.
• Reply #2 10/25/09  1:59pm
  
  drbarbara
  I agree about keeping your appointment. I would also add that a comprehensive assessment could be beneficial as well. Don't know if the doctor you are going to see does that or not. It sounds like there might be more going on than just you suffering from the symptoms of depression. If so, there are good, specific therapies, in addition to medications available - depending on what might be fueling your depression and cutting. Wishing you a good outcome from your appointment.
• Reply #3 11/25/09  5:06am
  
  Imgoodenough
  I had the same fears when I was getting ready for my first therapy appointment. I cut for a long time too and even burnt myself. If you don't want to spill your guts on the first appointment you don't have to. Therapy is supposed to be a safe environment where you can proceed at your own pace. Until then, finding ways to break the spell of memory and bring you back into the moment can be helpful. when you're overwhelmed make a mental list of all the things around you, describe them, notice any smells or textures. It won't magically fix it in a second but if you keep doing it you will feel better.

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