I think I need stitches, but I'm afraid of going to the hospital or calling my doctor. What will happen when I do?

nothing. they will help you get the attention you need. the worst thing that will happen is the bill at the end of the procedure

Doctors at the hospital are trained professionals, the sooner you visit them the sooner you will get healed.

You might have to wait in the waiting room for a bit, fill out some forms (or have someone else do so if you are unable), and after all the information is entered you will then be taken into a hospital room. The doctor will most likely explain the procedure of getting stitches to you and certain things that may help relieve your anxiety. The length of that procedure depends on how deep the cut/injury is. After that, the stitches will stay in for a bit and may be taken out at a later time. But that honestly depends on the situation.

If you think that in anyway you need medical help, get it. Yeah it seems like it'd be embarrassing or hard, but imagine the consequence if you don't.

They will be happy that you came to actually take care of yourself and they will be happy to help you. I'm a nursing major, so most likely they will talk you through it guide you through it and be your biggest support and making sure your happy.

It is always safe to consult with a doctor if you need stitches or not. And if the doctor advices you for sutures you have no other way to go through it. It will be painful but it is more manageable and it can heal fast rather than letting the wound heal on its own. Sutures are mainly done for quick healing and less pain in the future. So there is less to be afraid of.

Please, notify a family member or go to the hospital. You don't need to be afraid, medical professionals are there to help you and they will ensure you get proper care. And whatever happens, happens for the best.

I highly suggest you tell somebody, if the open wounds were to get infected that would not be a very pretty sight 0.o

Getting stitches aren't such a bad thing; they're natural. When someone gets stitches, they're not treated any differently.

If you do not go to a hospital, there is more of a chance that things could get worse. The main thing I would suggest is changing your mindset. Do not see the hospital as a negative place so much as a place to heal.