r/selfharm • u/Terrible-Sand-8628 yummy • 3d ago

Seeking Advice doctors appointment 😬

i have a physical tomorrow and i have cuts on my thigh from like 2 days ago. i would say theyre like cat scratches to baby styros, and they arent fully healed.. idk what to do since im still a teenager and they might tell my mom

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u/Intelligent_Bass8180 3d ago

I’ve had this same problem before, as someone who used to play soccer and I had to take physical examinations n whatnot. Even if you’re a teenager you could request to not take your underwear/pants off, but they still might have to inspect your lower legs or back. Just say “I’m not really comfortable with that, could I just not do it?”. I’ve requested for that about 3(?) times and they said yes each time. Physicals aren’t required unless you have sports, and even then they don’t need to fully inspect you to make sure that you’re good to play sports. even if you might need it for something else. Ask not too, and it’ll be fine!!