Self harm, burns

[Givingupandgivingin]

If I go to the gp with this, what will happen?

Hey, do you mean to talk to the gp about what's happening or do you have burns that need treating?

Do you need medical attention now?

I’m not sure. The one on my arm is sore but not that big. The one on my stomach is bigger. Both are blistered.
I’m an idiot.

I suppose I meant that if I have to go - what will happen?

You're not an idiot, I hope that they would give you the help you need. Have you ever discussed it with a professional before?

From experience, they will clean you up, offer antibiotics if necessary and ask if you would like to be referred for additional support.

The additional support will take ages. Possibly years (I'm actually still waiting on one referral put in 11 years ago... . Other referrals have been anywhere between a couple of months and rather longer. Hopefully it's less near you!). They will offer you leaflets detailing counselling offered by charities and support groups; do take this if you would like support, as the wait times for nhs help will be long. In some trusts, you can (could anyway) self refer to counselling services, so ask about this too.

They will probably treat you a bit like a stupid child. This has always been the case with me anyway across several GP surgeries and also in a and e. Don't let this put you off! I do hope you are feeling a bit calmer and more stable now .

If you do not want support to stop, they will not make you. If this is the case, they really don't push you in to it. Don't let that put you off either!

If they follow the guidelines the will be sensitive and compassionate, they will treat your physical injuries, and they will offer you some help for your psychological distress. Please do go and get the help you deserve

No I don’t want to stop because it’s the only thing that’s helping me not do something worse. Every day is a bonus at the moment.
I won’t go unless I absolutely have to because the nhs is stretched enough and shouldn’t have to help people like me who have inflicted injuries on themselves. I just wondered if they alerted anyone but seemingly they aren’t too concerned so that’s ok.

Big hugs @Givingupandgivingin don't judge yourself for using the only coping mechanism you have X

My experiences have been ok and very matter-of-fact. Antibiotics when infected, general advice on how to treat them myself. Questions on methods I use to harm, and occasionally a GP will go all out and try to have a conversation about the reasons and possible solutions to the reasons. Mostly just a "let's just deal with what's in front of us" situation. Thankfully never felt treated like a stupid child.