Self harm and social services

[delilabell]

If i went to the drs about my mental health which they already known is bad but told them I self-harm would they tell social services because I have children?

Not in my experience. Self harm in adults seems to be viewed differently than it is in teens or children.

Thank you. I'm in a really bad place mentally but am limiting it's affect on my children as much as possible but the thought of social services being involved terrifies me

Several years ago i went to the Dr's and was self-harming they didn't tell SS thankfully i was put on medication and had talking therapy and have stopped self-harming i still suffer with MH but found coping strategies please don't be afraid to seek help

Not in my experience, no.

Thank you , ibreally appreciate your help

So you have a good support network OP?

I don't know about SS, but kindly, you need to speak to someone, in some way, shape or form. This doesn't make you anything but someone who needs help, even a trusted friend or family member?

I've got friends and my dh. Historical sexual abuse has come back to haunt me. I've been on anti depressants for years, had counselling but never admitted it. Suddenly its come to the surface. I keep asking for help but its all waiting lists and phone consultations. It's took 30 years for me to reach this point of realising this is wjat I need help with. This is the cause. I feel like I want a physical wound rather than the wound in my head.