should i keep pushing my luck?

Question

when my dad saw the cuts on my arm he said that if he sees anymore he'd take me to a shrink. the a few days later i got bored in class and started erasing on my arm and hand. when he saw that he said if he sees amymore wounds on my skin he's gonna take me to a shrink. he does the same thing when it comes to my lava lamp. i'll leave it on at night and all day and he said if he sees it on again when im not in my room then he'll take it away. he's already said that about 3 or 4 times. should i keep pushing my luck?i just want to see if he'll really do what he says he will, i dont think he will. also he should know that even if he does take me to a psychologist im not gonna talk at all (at least he would if he was ever home long enough to know more about me than my name). so should i?

its not that im an attention cutter. its that you are a bunch of strangers who im prolly never gonna meet so it doesnt matter if u know or not. i try my best to keep it hidden from ppl i actually know and interact w/ on a daily basis

Answer 1

Don't push your because if you do is going to be more serious then it is now. i learned the hard way. i use to cut my self and my dad said the same thing about a month later he caught me cutting he picked me up Push me in the car and drove me away to the shrink. so please do not push your luck

Answer 2

What you need to do is sit down and talk with him.

Just in what you wrote you seem like your crying out for attention.

Why were there cuts on your arm? From self mutilation or from an accident?

But your wanting to push him to see if he really will take you to a shrink because then you'll know he is paying attention and that he does care for you.

You said you wouldn't talk anyways...why not...your father does not have to be present in that meeting and there are doctor patient confidentiality laws that would restrict your doctor from telling your dad.

In the comment "at least he would if he was ever home long enough to know more about me than my name" that seems like your screaming for attention.

Talk to your dad

Answer 3

Unless your father's name is Luck you're not pushing your luck, you're challenging your father. You want to see how far you can go before he acts.
Being a father myself I do not get any pleasure out of following through on my threats, however it is necessary for the kids to understand the consequences of their actions.
I would much rather my kids respect my wishes and not put me in a position where I have to be the bad guy.
If your dad does take you to see a psychologist you should talk to him, cutting is not normal behavior and my guess is you probably don't know why you do it. If you hide it from your family and friends it suggests it's something you're not proud of and the psychologist will help you to understand what benefit you are getting from it.
So to answer your question. No, Respect your father's wishes. And on the same note respect yourself.

Answer 4

Your dad is making a huge mistake not being there for you.

Pushing your dad is no way to get to him. Write out all of your feelings about how you see life. Read it several times.

First chance you get ask your dad to sit down and no excuses. You have something on your mind and you need to say it. Let him know how much you need him in your corner at this time of your life. That you are feeling very insecure and maybe he can remember what it was like at your age.

He probably doesn't have a clue how to talk to a kid. You have to teach him how to be a dad who nurtures his kid.

Please remember that there is love and compassion in the world. Go find yourself and make it a great life.

Answer 5

I cut my forearm to the bone with a chainsaw, I burnt several quarter size holes in both hands and had a near death experience when I grabbed a malfunctioning florescent light, I shot a 16 penny nail through the palm of my left hand, I had a thumbnail ripped off, I cut off the side of a finger with a chop saw, I shot paint into a finger with an airless paint gun and when they got rid of all the dead flesh all that was left on one side was tendons. I have scars all over my hands and forearms that I could never guess where they came from. Right now I have a fresh blister from a heat gun burn and a couple scabs from sheet metal cuts.

Have fun with your little cutting hobby, I think you poor middle class kids are kind of cute.

Answer 6

I think your dad really loves you and wants what's best for you. I don't think he knows how to talk to you so he just keeps giving you empty threats hoping that you will listen. Maybe you should unplug the light and stop hurting yourself and try to start a conversation with him, when he is home. Nothing to deep, of course, but just someting you both like or agree on. Take baby-steps with him. I'll bet he really wants to talk to you! Good luck!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Just say, "Yeah, Dad, I need to go to a shrink. I don't know how to talk to you, you are never here, so i do these things to get your attention. I need help, please help me, Daddy."

If you go to a shrink, not talking will not help you. Talk, and answer the questions, as best as you can. Seriously, no bullshit.

Answer 9

Too bad for you! Your father's words ring hollow and you do not seem to have respect. you have problems that will likely get worse and mess with your life. All this is your choice, not a game of luck

Answer 10

Something is bothering you, so why not go to a counselor rather than a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist will give you a prescription, guaranteed. A counselor will talk with you and a good one can help you feel better.