stitches or not? need advice asap *SI* PLEASE

joeygirl · Post by **joeygirl** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:26 pm

I'm in a lttle bit of a panic. I have only received stitches for a cut once before and i knew when it happened i would.
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I have just cut again and i don't know whether to just face my fears and wake my husband up or not. Not as bad as last time but not good

any advice PLEASE

the edge of the world · Post by **the edge of the world** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:59 pm

I would wake your husband if you are feeling unsure about it. He would probably much rather you be safe than you let him sleep.

good luck! I hope you are alright....

StevieLynn · Post by **StevieLynn** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:28 pm

Perhaps I am a little late, but I agree. Wake him up. I know it's something that would take a lot of courage for me to do, but wouldn't he be more upset if you didn't wake him and you did need stitches?

:1hug3:

if ok. Have courage. Take a few deep breaths, try not to panic, and go wake your husband if you haven't already. You're ok.

Love,
Stevie

joeygirl · Post by **joeygirl** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:00 pm

Thanks guys. I was in quite a panic. I ended up giving myself first aid (sticky bandage to pull back together) then i called the mental health 24 hour line and spoke to someone for an hour. I am seeing my GP on Monday so i just need to make sure it is ok over the weekend then I will get her to look at it for me. I didn't wake my husband but i will have to tell him today when he gets home from work. Can't hide my arm for 2 days!

Anyway, thanks again for the advice. Really appreciate it.

Aly · Post by **Aly** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:18 pm

Well done for looking after it and calling mental health line. And it's good you're seeing the GP. I hope it's okay in the meantime.

Good luck telling your husband

StevieLynn · Post by **StevieLynn** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:32 pm

Good job taking care of yourself! I know it isn't easy for me to pick up the phone and make those calls, so I admire you for being able to do so. Good luck telling your husband.

Love,
Stevie

joeygirl · Post by **joeygirl** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:48 pm

Thanks. I need the luck. I'll let you know how it goes.

the edge of the world · Post by **the edge of the world** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:58 am

more luck

joeygirl · Post by **joeygirl** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:41 am

Thanks, can always need more luck!
So far I have chickened out telling h. He hasn't noticed yet....

plantt · Post by **plantt** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:49 am

what could you do to call the mental health line *before* cutting?

StevieLynn · Post by **StevieLynn** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:53 am

Tell, him, sweetheart. (hello, pot, this is the kettle.... - no one in my family knows and it has been going on for twelve years.) Think about how he'll react if he discovers it versus how he'll react if you tell him. Wouldn't it be better if he heard it from you? Have courage, dear one. You can do it.

Love,
Stevie

joeygirl · Post by **joeygirl** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:34 pm

Ok Stevie, what you said got to me

I did end up telling my h. Just kinda slipped it into conversation. You know like...."oh speaking of shoes, I have a new cut..." Nice and subtle huh?!

Anyway, he took it well. He was disappointed in me but he didn't get angry this time. Just said he didn't care that he had to work early the next day, I should have woken him up. He has a point.

StevieLynn · Post by **StevieLynn** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:06 pm

Good for you! I'm so proud of you. Telling your husband took guts. And I'm glad he was receptive.

Now maybe if there's a next time, you'll wake him up, huh?

Again, good job! :1hug3:

Love,
Stevie

PS. If you ever need anything, feel free to PM me. My computer is always on.

Aly · Post by **Aly** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:17 pm

Well done you for telling him!!

And yay for his good reaction! Yes, maybe now it will be easier for you to tell him?

Anyway, well done.

Hope appt with GP goes okay and stuff...

Take care

Alexannah · Post by **Alexannah** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:13 am

Well done for telling him, it's good you did. Hope there isn't a next time, but if there is, wake him up!

:) Well done

joeygirl · Post by **joeygirl** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:09 am

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the encouragement.

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stitches or not? need advice asap SI PLEASE

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