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Should I tell my therapist I started again?

VolatileVacuum
VolatileVacuum
We've only had one session. But at the time I hadn't cut in over a month and she said she was really proud. I started again on Christmas and I honestly don't think I'm going to be able to stop. I know it's important to be honest and everything, but I feel like I'm going to disappoint everyone again if I don't keep it a secret.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes

She might be able to advise you for the future.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i know its hard to admit in person but yes tell her anything and everything
deleted_user
deleted_user
It is a very scary thing to admit things that are so personal. A therapist can be the one person that will help you without having to tell those you love. I would tell.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I started cutting again on Christmas as well and told my therapist and husband. It was very good and such a relief for me to do so.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, you should, because it's just going to be a bigger issue if you don't address it now..
Don't allow yourself to be convinced that not getting help is the right thing.
And there is hope now, since you just started again.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes. It's really important that you do - I know from experience. I had a session just the other day where I told my therapist that I cut. Although it was very hard to do (and I cried a lot while and after I told her), it brought a HUGE weight off my shoulders. You will feel really good when you tell her, and you will feel really proud of yourself that you had all this courage to do ahead and say it :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
You should tell her, I doubt if she would do much. I've been told by the crisis team it's ok to cut if I get the urge, as long as I do not cut too deep. Your therapist will probably say the same to you.