Psych Evaluation due to Self-harm Scars (SLEC)

[liveralittle 0]

Hi. I'm sorry if the topic doesn't fit in the forum, but I've been restless for a while now. I'm sorry in advance if there will be a bit of dumping of my emotions here, too. But I wanted to know how the process would be like when undergoing a psych evaluation? I'm very scared of not getting my visa accepted because of this, as if my visa gets denied I will be sent away by my parents.

 

I had my medical exam on March 31 at St. Lukes Extension Clinic, it was all going good albeit the waiting times were long, but it wasn't much of a problem. Until we got to the physical exam. I noticed they were making us undress (all except underwear), and started panicking internally, searching up if they ask about self harm scars (Because I have a history of them, and a bunch of them, at that, all over my arm.) and they do. So when I walked into the dr's room, the tension was very cold and all I could do was Pray that it wouldn't be too bad.

 

But then I took off my clothes, and suddenly the doctor asks first thing to see my arms. Bad sign. She looked at me very disappointedly and I felt judged, but maybe that's just bc me being scared. She asked where I got them from, and I said I don't know, and she said to be honest. This is what I said: I started my self harm in September 2024 and stopped between December to February, then did one session recently this month (as it was obvious there were still healing wounds on my arm), and then she let me out. I thought it was going ok, until we went to the Room N thing and the person in there told us we had to be scheduled for a Psych Evaluation and pay extra 3.5k pesos to get it because of my scars. I wanted to cry that time.

 

Now, my interview at the US embassy is on April 14, but the psych evaluation is scheduled on April 21st since that's when they're available. They said it wouldn't be too much of a problem at the embassy, thankfully, but I'm still worried on the evaluation. My father has scheduled me an appointment on April 5 at a psychological service center that will hopefully provide me a medical certificate stating that I'm no longer a danger to myself or others, and he is mad at me, but I guess that's just what I deserve. Anyway, I read a bunch of threads on the same topic here, and I have the outline of the whole process, but of course I'm still anxious. My mother's the one who filled up the form given from Room N, and I heard they ask about family history and whatnot; however, I am not close at all with my mother's side of the family nor do I talk to or know the information of my 6 siblings because they all have their own lives. Will that affect things? 

[maryaaaa 104]

Just now, liveralittle said:

Hi. I'm sorry if the topic doesn't fit in the forum, but I've been restless for a while now. I'm sorry in advance if there will be a bit of dumping of my emotions here, too. But I wanted to know how the process would be like when undergoing a psych evaluation? I'm very scared of not getting my visa accepted because of this, as if my visa gets denied I will be sent away by my parents.

 

I had my medical exam on March 31 at St. Lukes Extension Clinic, it was all going good albeit the waiting times were long, but it wasn't much of a problem. Until we got to the physical exam. I noticed they were making us undress (all except underwear), and started panicking internally, searching up if they ask about self harm scars (Because I have a history of them, and a bunch of them, at that, all over my arm.) and they do. So when I walked into the dr's room, the tension was very cold and all I could do was Pray that it wouldn't be too bad.

 

But then I took off my clothes, and suddenly the doctor asks first thing to see my arms. Bad sign. She looked at me very disappointedly and I felt judged, but maybe that's just bc me being scared. She asked where I got them from, and I said I don't know, and she said to be honest. This is what I said: I started my self harm in September 2024 and stopped between December to February, then did one session recently this month (as it was obvious there were still healing wounds on my arm), and then she let me out. I thought it was going ok, until we went to the Room N thing and the person in there told us we had to be scheduled for a Psych Evaluation and pay extra 3.5k pesos to get it because of my scars. I wanted to cry that time.

 

Now, my interview at the US embassy is on April 14, but the psych evaluation is scheduled on April 21st since that's when they're available. They said it wouldn't be too much of a problem at the embassy, thankfully, but I'm still worried on the evaluation. My father has scheduled me an appointment on April 5 at a psychological service center that will hopefully provide me a medical certificate stating that I'm no longer a danger to myself or others, and he is mad at me, but I guess that's just what I deserve. Anyway, I read a bunch of threads on the same topic here, and I have the outline of the whole process, but of course I'm still anxious. My mother's the one who filled up the form given from Room N, and I heard they ask about family history and whatnot; however, I am not close at all with my mother's side of the family nor do I talk to or know the information of my 6 siblings because they all have their own lives. Will that affect things? 

 

I don't think so. Other applicants I made friends with during DOT underwent psych evaluation too due to scars in her arm and the other was due to excessive. She was asked about it, and more about what she feel about herself now. You'll get through it  They are in the US now.

[liveralittle 0]

3 minutes ago, maryaaaa said:

 

I don't think so. Other applicants I made friends with during DOT underwent psych evaluation too due to scars in her arm and the other was due to excessive. She was asked about it, and more about what she feel about herself now. You'll get through it  They are in the US now.

Thank you ! Hope it isn't too bad, just a little worried if I fail it because of the money that will be spent. My nerves are a little calmed, i guess im just experiencing stress from the pressure put on me. 💓

[maryaaaa 104]

Just now, liveralittle said:

Thank you ! Hope it isn't too bad, just a little worried if I fail it because of the money that will be spent. My nerves are a little calmed, i guess im just experiencing stress from the pressure put on me. 💓

 

You'll be okay, I promise.  It costs 3,500 right? What I can suggest is during the conversation, do not dwell much on the bad experience but focus on talking about what you did to overcome it, speak with positivity, how peaceful and healed you feel. 

 

Wishing you goodluck! 

[thonati 58]

Let me add something here.  Go into the evaluation with a positive attitude.  Maybe, just maybe, you will get some good advice from the session. 

 

As maryaaaa said, focus on positive energy and not dark matter.