What will happen if I tell my parents I cut myself?

Question

I'm so scared right now I just ****** up last night and cut my leg open really bad. I know my parents will get me someone to talk to. But what will the person do if I tell him/her that I self-harm am scared I will b put in the phsyc ward of the hospital?
I'm 16




what will the counselor do?

Answer 1

You need to talk to some one. You get the help you need, you're not gonna get locked up, and life will start getting much better.... You need to get that leg looked at asap! Trust me, I'v been in this spot, things get much better when you don't go at it alone. Good luck, let me know how things go

Answer 2

Hopefully the counselor will work with you to find out why you have this compulsion to self-harm. You are not alone. Many people, especially teenagers, find this activity to be a release of the emotional pain they are going through. With the proper psychological guidance and possibly medication, you should find more acceptable ways to deal with what's bothering you. Love yourself because I'm sure others do and only want what's best for you.

Answer 3

No, you won't be placed in any ward. Don't worry about that. But you'd be given regular counseling sessions or therapy that will help you stop this (you just have to go see them; you don't have to stay with them). They can work out what's causing you stress, and help you find new and much better ways of coping with stress. You may also be prescribed an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication.

Go for it. You can't possibly like those scars, or having to hide them now, do you? It's hard to explain them to someone else. You also know something is wrong for you to be doing this to yourself. If your friends know about it, they'd be worried for you too.

Answer 4

I know this is wrong , and too late to help , but instead of cutting yourself you should get a tatoo , It costs a little but when you have acomplished your objective you will have yourself a reminder that you have servived . but if you do deside to you will have to consider thre consiquenses { hide it if you can } in other words , I realize It's too late for this cut but your young , consider the tatoo next time .