Thought help: I went to the doctors today to get a prescription and she had to take my blood pressure so she saw my cuts. - Help.com

She may be as confused as you. Maybe she doesn’t know how to handle this.

How old are you? Maybe, now that she knows, you should make an appointment and talk to her. She may be able to help you out.

You know that cutting is not normal behaviour. Any help offered should be accepted.

Relax though. You have over-reacted.

cailean - I’m 16. Thing is I don’t really want to talk to her because it would be really weird because my mum sees her too and I’d just worry all the time.

Mas - My parents haven’t noticed because I always wear long-sleeved tops, hoodies, jumpers or cardigans. I don’t give them the chance to see anything.

Technically unless she believes you are in danger right then, she can’t say anything. And she may not have said anything for many reasons:

She’s seen them before on others and knows about SI and chooses not to say anythng.
She could be in shock and there for not said anything.
She could be a cutter herself and knows what it feels like to be called-out (I know many medical professional that self harm).

If your worried, perhaps talk to the doctor - at 16 you are old enough to make decisions yourself.

Mas - Actually it’s worse

You needn’t worry though. Doctor’s have a very strict code of confidentiality.
They cannot tell anyone without your permission. Especially since it’s not life-threatening.

Do you know anyone else you can talk to? I really recommend talking to someone, in person.
The main reason is hugs can be wonderfully healing.

cailean - I talk to my teacher … but not too good on the hugs front. It’s ok though, my mum gives me loads of hugs, even if she doesn’t know how much I need them sometimes :)

Mas - The thing with the teacher stopped for a while but it’s just starting up again. And I recently got myself an online counsellor. I am trying, just on my terms, no-one else.

I can understand the hug problem with the teacher…they have to be so careful these days, that they’re not accused of something.

Keep trying. Maybe you’ll find someone who you can share it all with, and get positive results.

You know we’re all here for you too.

Thanks :)