Dd has just come home from school and told me that she self harmed on Saturday.
She spoke to the safe worker at school today and told her about it.
The safe worker told dd that she won't get in touch with ss if dd tells me herself.
Dd has an appointment next week with CAMHS, an initial assessment.
I feel sick. Why didn't I notice? How could I not know? What kind of mother am I?
Dd told me on Monday morning that she was feeling down and just wanted to cry. I thought it was because her period is due, that's what I told her. She didn't say much more about it, and seemed absolutely fine yesterday and today. Now this.
I don't know what to do or how to help her.
The cuts seem quite superficial, she used a razor, and they are at the top of her arm.
Do I call the safe worker so she knows dd has told me?
Dd has asked me not to tell anyone.
Do I hide all razors just incase? Will that make it worse? Sorry if this is muddled - I'm typing as the thoughts pop into my head.
I have depression and anxiety - I have passed it onto her, I must have.
I hope someone can help me