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Suggest Remedy To Stop Hurting Oneself
This is going to sound really stupid, but I want to know how I can get myself admitted to hospital as I self harm and need help but can t ask for it, but if I get admitted to hospital for something then they will find the scars and I will have to tell them then I can get help. Please, I m not mad or insane, I just need help.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
Hello and thanks for your query.
I appreciate the fact that you have been able to realize that you have a problem and that you need professional help.
Now, regarding getting admitted and treated as an inpatient, you need to first consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation. If your self harming behaviour is severe or if you are feeling suicidal, then usually inpatient treatment would be advised.
It's not appropriate for you to try getting admitted for some other readon and then hope that the doctors will notice your scars and refer you for professional help. Rather, the best option would be to directly seek professional help from the mental health services.
You would need psychological therapy such as dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and sometimes medication to help you control your self harming behaviour.
Best wishes,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I appreciate the fact that you have been able to realize that you have a problem and that you need professional help.
Now, regarding getting admitted and treated as an inpatient, you need to first consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation. If your self harming behaviour is severe or if you are feeling suicidal, then usually inpatient treatment would be advised.
It's not appropriate for you to try getting admitted for some other readon and then hope that the doctors will notice your scars and refer you for professional help. Rather, the best option would be to directly seek professional help from the mental health services.
You would need psychological therapy such as dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and sometimes medication to help you control your self harming behaviour.
Best wishes,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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