Worried to Death-medical problem!

[Ladysylvie 0]

I really do hope someone can give me an answer to my huge problem. I went for the medical in London yesterday and it did not go very well….I was asked if i have ever attempted suicide….i answered 'no'. But several years ago i did an attempt…i had put it completely out of my mind for years and only remembered the incident after the medical.

I did say i have had depression in the past…which was treated and i am no longer depressed and no longer on any treatment. The lady doctor who was lovely…gave me a letter to give to my doctor for further evidence, which also included a self harm question.

Is it too late for me to send an amendment to the London doctors admitting to the incident several years ago?? Or should i just ride this out and hope my doctor does not mention it in his letter back?

I did not purposely say no to the question…i was so anxious and even my BP was up! but later came down! I'm just a very anxious person and a constant worrier.. I don't know what to do for the best!!

The doctor told me a person would not be admitted to the USA with a history of self harm as it is seen as a violent act!! This again has scared me to death!!

I really hope someone here can help me with some advice of what i should do…PLEASE!!!

[LibCampFireClub 635]

First, it's important to always tell the truth when it comes to the questions on any legal form. Second, I don't believe a suicide attempt is cause for exclusion as long as you have been examined by a qualified mental health counselor and deemed to no longer be a danger to yourself or others. You should consider making an appointment to have a certified mental health examination.

[Ben + Michelle 9]

first, I'm no expert, but since I was in therapy – call it life coaching – before, I did some research the last month.

"a self harm question"

What self harm question? I guess they just want to make sure that you are ok now and in no way dangerous for other people (and yourself). If they ask about the current state and not the past, you don't need to mention it (but of course don't lie)

Couldn't you ask your previous therapist to write a letter saying that you were in therapy for reason x but that this is like x years ago and that you are ok now, no risk to others and yourself?

Edited March 5, 2014 by Ben + Michelle

[shell20 746]

I really do hope someone can give me an answer to my huge problem. I went for the medical in London yesterday and it did not go very well….I was asked if i have ever attempted suicide….i answered 'no'. But several years ago i did an attempt…i had put it completely out of my mind for years and only remembered the incident after the medical.

I did say i have had depression in the past…which was treated and i am no longer depressed and no longer on any treatment. The lady doctor who was lovely…gave me a letter to give to my doctor for further evidence, which also included a self harm question.

Is it too late for me to send an amendment to the London doctors admitting to the incident several years ago?? Or should i just ride this out and hope my doctor does not mention it in his letter back?

I did not purposely say no to the question…i was so anxious and even my BP was up! but later came down! I'm just a very anxious person and a constant worrier.. I don't know what to do for the best!!

The doctor told me a person would not be admitted to the USA with a history of self harm as it is seen as a violent act!! This again has scared me to death!!

I really hope someone here can help me with some advice of what i should do…PLEASE!!!

First of all please try not to worry! I have had depression in the past, I think most people have whether treated or not. I know the lovely doctor you are talking about, I had her too. I took a letter to them saying that I had depression in the past that was successfully treated and I was ok now. That was over 7 years ago and I worried about it, although I didn't self harm. What they are really looking for is that you are stable and have been treated successfully. If I was you, I would book an appointment with your doctor and explain your situation. Doctors are human beings and they will understand! You will be OK, things will work out, so please try not to fret too much.

[Ladysylvie 0]

Thank you for your help/comments...unfortunately my doctor is on vacation for two weeks now and I cannot get to see him or speak to him! So for the next two weeks I will be in constant terror of not getting my visa....and not being able to live my life with the man I love so very much!!

[TBoneTX 46,055]

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