Is GP likely to inform social services if I disclose very minor SH?

[ByZippyDog]

I have been self harming in a very minor way and unfortunately my mind is now jumping to it during times of stress/feeling overwhelmed. The last batch has possibly left some evidencing scars which may show if I wear a swimming costume on holiday, and I am hoping that this may stop me from doing more. However, the emotions/feelings underneath are still there and the day to day situations which trigger it.

I recently had a phone appointment followed by a face to face appointment regarding a health condition and I just couldn't admit that I am struggling sometimes. The GP seems to suspect I have an eating disorder which isn't the case and then asked for details of my child's school and their age. My child is in recovery from an ED which they're aware of.

I worry that if I go back about the SH that they will think I am unfit as a parent and report me to SS given that they suspect an ED or disordered eating already. It feels like such a mess. I am due more blood tests and I have anemia which I am taking iron supplements for.

I think you may be letting anxiety get the better of you. It seems very unlikely that minor self harm would be a reason for a GP to contact social services. Self harm is very common, and the GPs first concern will be with your health, not in speculating about your parenting skills. There is no reason for him/her to conclude from your self-harm that you are an unfit parent.

So I self harmed when I was pregnant and after too. I had a weekly therapist who knew all about it.
Nothing was ever done . That was 6 years ago.
I personally wouldn't go telling people but if you wanted to see a different GP he wouldn't know you had kids unless he looked.
If you needed help with it I'd recommend a therapist who you can trust.
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I've told the GP about SH a few times (minor) and never had SS involved.

I think you are getting yourself into a pickle by not letting the GP know what is going on. Your GP will only make a referral with you consent if it's about support or without consent if they are worried about safeguarding. Either way they should tell you unless there are very particular reasons. They could be worried about safeguarding if for example it's done in front of your child and causing them emotional harm. So noone can really tell you for sure. But if there is a referral then you can explain how you are managing it and children's services will usually be positive about you getting the support. I think you are more likely to end up with a referral by trying to hide what is going on. Please get some help. Have a look at the national self harm network too

I have self harmed on and off for years (including during pregnancy, when DS was a baby and now he's older too). I've been to A&E, my psychiatrist knows about it as does my GP. Never even a hint of a safeguarding issue (and I also have a diagnosed eating disorder).

I self harmed for years and started when I had severe PND. I also had anorexia after the birth of my second child. GP knew everything, they referred me for specific support (I suffered from anxiety and panic attacks too) and there was never a discussion about referring me to Social Services. I wasn't referred as my children were not at risk and I looked after them so well, I had nothing left over to look after myself.

As a cm I've worked with mothers who SH yes sw were involved to support but children stayed with mum the biggest thing is getting support