Just a couple questions that have been on my mind while we’re waiting for our NOA2, if anyone has any answers I’d appreciate it
1) I plan to disclose the fact I self harmed as a teen and the fact I’m diagnosed with anxiety (obviously as they do ask about both self harm and mental disorders) at the medical. However, when I was 14 I tried to overdose on paracetamol but panicked and told my mother who then took me to our GP. I don’t remember how much I took or if I even overdosed from a medical standpoint (I didn’t need my stomach pumped, wasn’t institutionalised, or anything like that) but I told my GP what had happened and I was sent to child mental health services, where I had one therapy session and never heard back. I’m happy to disclose this at the medical but I’m unsure if I should volunteer this information outright, I’ve read you should be honest if asked but not offer up information otherwise. Just a little guidance on what to do would be appreciated.
2) My ex was also an American so I have visited to US a lot (twice a year for 2 weeks each between 2018 and 2019 with another visit in early 2020). I’ve never overstayed. My ex and I broke up in 2021, we never filed for any kind of visa for me. If the embassy asks about this I will, of course, be honest. I’m just a little worried about this potentially being a red flag and would like to know how prepared I should be.