Therapy

[abbiekadabbie]

My mom and i decided that i should start therapy or counseling. my mom does not know that i am a self-harmer. I know that when i start im going to tell the counseler because i want to stop and ive tried several things and none have worked so far. But my main point is should i tell my mom or wait until i start counseling to decide that?

[Chair]

If she has already agreed to take you to a counselor, it shouldn't come as a shock to her if you tell her.
Then again, it would be better if you met with the counselor first and let them explain about the best way to open up to your mother about your problem.
You'll let her know soon either way, right?

[Kate*]

In this case it's really up to you. My counseling professor told me that self harm isn't something that a professional would be required to tell a parent (as long as it isn't a suicide attempt). She did say that the professional would encourage you to tell your mom either on your own, in a session, or have the counselor tell her for you if you really couldn't do it. If you aren't sure how to go about it, telling the counselor first might be helpful. If you think you can tell her first that's fine too, a counselor would encourage you to tell her on your own as a first resort anyway.

[Dr.Bobby]

Hi Abbie!

Gratz on taking that first step! The answer to your question is that you should do what you're most comfortable with, there's no 'Right' answer, your therapist can help you make that decision.

Let us know how it goes!

[abbiekadabbie]

Originally Posted by Chair

If she has already agreed to take you to a counselor, it shouldn't come as a shock to her if you tell her.
Then again, it would be better if you met with the counselor first and let them explain about the best way to open up to your mother about your problem.
You'll let her know soon either way, right?

I'll tell her eventually

[Parenta]

Hello my all guy


Therapy basically its a medical term,just to apply in those parts of the body which does not show clear injury or any infection,just show swelling that cause by therapy.

[Parenta]

Hay
Me opinion is about this word self harm means when someone became furious and out of temper then some expectations arises to put thiself in self harm badly and harshly.such habit not liked by most of the people.so be careful by all means.