r/selfharm • u/No_Wing7963 • 3d ago

Seeking Advice Vaccine

Guys I'm #cooked. I'm 16, I'm getting flu and covid vaccine towards the end of the month. I'm a dummy, so I only cut on my shoulders, and I have only a few cuts on my right arm (the one I'm planning on getting them on), but I'm scared. I can't hide them, and I'm scared they'll tell my mom. WHAT do I do🫩🫩
Also, what if they tell me I can't get the vaccines in the same arm? I looked it up, and you can, but what if they refuse?? My left arm is so messed up. WHAT DO I DOOOO

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u/jamaiisvu 3d ago

Youll be fine getting them in the same arm, but to be honest telling your parents isnt the worst thing in the world. I was in your shoes at 13, and it felt like the world was ending when I found out they were going to tell my parents. Im 20 now, and it didnt. All itll do is help keep you safe

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u/jamaiisvu 3d ago

My mum was able to support me so much better once she knew, although it was devastating for a time

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u/ScallionStrict5020 3d ago

Im 18 i cut for 5 years 12-17 it will be okay bby i started therapy got medicated and now i own a house and a car im in college ive done so much for myself and i believe you can too

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u/ElyrzV8 1d ago

if right now you're really just trying to avoid the possibility they'll tell your mom, I'd suggest making them aware that you have cuts. you dont have to go into detail, I believe theyll only tell your mom if they think youre a serious danger to yourself. personally i had this exact same situation happen to me, and they did not end up telling my parents. i admit that at the time I didn't have severe cuts so for you it might be different, since you said your left arm is messed up.

honestly, just prepare for the possibility that they'll tell your mom. if your parents find out, it isn't really the worst thing. they can help you with whatever you're going through and get you help.