How can I find a doctor or therapist who's knowledgeable about self-harm?
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Moderated by Sarah Robb, LISW-S (Licensed Independent Social Worker, Supervisor Designation) and LICDC (Licenced Chemical Dependency Counselor)
Updated: Jul 10, 2018
Backroad
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Dec 24, 2014
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There are many groups, charities, phone lines and organisations that can help with feelings of depression, anger, anxiety and self injury; visit our links page for some further web sites, and our publications page for further information.
One of the first places you can go for help is your GP Doctor. you might not feel easy about visiting your GP; you might worry about your scars and just finding the words to discuss self-injury. If you want NHS help, we've got some ideas about how to get what you need and want.
Your GP is not a specialist, such as a psychologist or a psychiatrist, but they do have the power and knowledge to refer you directly to a specialist to help you with your self-injury and the associated feelings.
It can feel like a big step, talking to your Doctor. It does take a certain amount of courage to discuss your feelings with anyone. The good news is that you do not have to go into detail about your mental or physical condition with your Doctor.
If you have a good relationship with your Doctor, then you may feel comfortable coming straight out with it and explaining that you rely on self injury to help you cope, but if you don't feel confident enough to discuss your SI, then you don't have to.
hopefulTree78
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Dec 28, 2014
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In my country(India), one can get information regarding such doctors from the health centres spread across each district.
FloraLuna
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Jan 3, 2015
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You can find a doctor or therapist that's knowledgeable about self-harm by asking your family doctor. You can also find psychiatric services in your are and inquire about their services and what types of things they cover. Finding a good support may take time and research. A good way to find doctors and therapists is online. Often mental health type services will be posted online.
Anonymous
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Apr 16, 2015
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You can ask on your local hospital/central care just with a phonecall.. ask if there is a doctor available who can help you with that ;)
calmLove29
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Dec 28, 2015
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search the web. or go to your local surgery and ask for recommendations. we have numbers and support groups here, feel free to take a look
peacefulPond74
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Feb 2, 2016
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Go to your GP (it is very confidential) and tell them your problem they will refer you to the right therapist/physiologist. It is important to seek help.
Anonymous
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Feb 6, 2018
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Speak to someone you trust who may be able to help or talk to or use the internet to help find websites or people who can give you advice or information.
Rwtrek22
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Feb 27, 2018
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Search online for places close to you that specialize in self-harm an/or mental health.
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