I don't see why they would keep you in for cutting.
My doctor understands that it's a coping mechanism for me; he'll probably just refer you to some sort of cognitive behaviour therapy.

I cut and I always tell my doc. Sometimes i even call him when I want to cut and he talks me through. You should not be commoited for that. It is not life threatening, it is just a different method of coping and that is why most cutters cut. Don't be afraid.

tell him, improving your mental health is the key to keeping your son and being a good role model.

tell the pdoc that you are but that you do not want to be hospitalized for the reason you stated. discuss with him how you can manage it while remaining as the custodial parent. he should be there to support you not tear you down. express to him how much worse you would be if you lost your son. that it would be detrimental to your therapy.

If your doctor knows anything about cutting he will know that you are not in danger of anything but bad wound care. If you want, first ask him if he knows anything about cutting and for him to explain it to you. Then you will have a better feel for his position on the matter. If he asks you if you cut, be honest. I cut at least 2-3 times a month and not once has my doc. mentioned hospital. He just suggests better ways of outletting.

Oh, and I have 2 kids and it should not be an issue. One has nothing to do with the other.

thank you guys so much. this has been very helpful. i've posted this other places too and everyone keeps saying the same thing. i'm not so afraid now.

princess, the only think i can say if you have a good relationship with your doc that will back you yes go ahead, but then if you dont have a good realtionship with the dr it hard call to make, b/c i the battle to with emotional things and everyone has told me becaeful b/c that a ticket for your husb to take the kids and win, so i been watching what i do b/c i feel i loosing my mind b/c of the crap he put me thru and trying to get my kids, i heard of the right judge for the men then more for him to win on top. i hope you well of keeping and fighting foir yous chidl take care and i will pray ang

Even if you go, and your Dr. can verify your med changes, you should have no prob. getting back once you're released. Is there someone who can take care of him while you're a way? If it's a family member, they are likely to leave him with them, if they get involved. They might not, I don't think they will necessarily, unless they have been involved already.

Even if you go, and your Dr. can verify your med changes, you should have no prob. getting back once you're released. Is there someone who can take care of him while you're a way? If it's a family member, they are likely to leave him with them, if they get involved. They might not, I don't think they will necessarily, unless they have been involved already.

Tell the truth. They cannot help you if they do not have all of the facts. It is not easy, and "everyone" does not always know everything. You will being helping yourself if your are honest with your doc.

Personally, I would tell something like this to my therapist, not my doctor. In my experience, doctors tend to overreact. Dee

I would tell my doctor right away. You have to trust your doctor. God Bless, Bonchi

As a mental health provider your information about cutting is invaluable in your evaluation. Make up a contract with your pdoc or therapist and sign it that you will not cut or harm yourself in any other way. I don't want to make you feel guilt because I was without my kids for a while also, but do you want your son to witness to your destructive actions?