Disclosure of incidence of Self-harm (pills intake) many years ago on medical examination.Should I worry about this???

[kaila 0]

I want to ask.Do I need to worry if I disclosed a SINGLE and ONLY incidence of self harm 14 years ago on my medical examination because I had a very abusive relationship with my ex-boyfriend. I was 23 years old that time. At first, I tried to evade the question when the doctor asked me if I had previous history of hospitalization. I thought about it a second time. So, I disclosed I got hospitalized before because I took sleeping pills due to an abusive relationship.I was afraid they would brand me as a liar if I had not been honest in the first place.

So here's the story. I was still conscious and I even asked my ex boyfriend to take me to the nearest hospital.I knew I would survive. My motif was not really to kill myself but for my ex boyfriend to wake up and change his behavior and the way how he treated me. I thought he would change for the better.He was a sadist and he used to physically abuse me too. I must admit that I did not listen to the advice of other people. I was madly in love with the wrong person at that time. I was too naïve and gullible. After that, I realized that what I did was wrong and vowed not to do it again.

I finally separated from him. Take note, this incidence of self harm happened 14 years ago. Since then, I had not been hospitalized for any similar case. Since then, I managed to move on and improve my life. I totally forgot that trauma because I did not want to live in my past until I met my husband who is a God's perfect gift for me.

Do I need to worry if I disclosed this incidence on the psychiatric form on my medical examination?I've read some threads about self-harm. But for my case, that's the only attempt I had. Since then, I've been stable. I'm normal.

I have to undergo personal evaluation by a psychiatrist because of this disclosure before they submit the report to the embassy. I'm confident that I'm normally and mentally stable since then. I had never been treated for any mental disorder nor put on anti-depressant therapy.

My life progressed normally through willpower and determination to stay away from that abusive relationship (mentally, emotionally, and physically). I feared for my life then.

I want to ask who among you have similar cases. Do you get denied for this incidence of self-harm? If the incidence has NO recurrence and if it occurred so many years ago, will they question you? What are your experiences? I need to be enlightened about this.

I want to be with my husband soon. I chose to be honest rather than being found out in the end. Am I right?

Please bring light about this matter. Thanks. I just want assurance. Do I need to go back to the hospital and ask for a certification that since then, I'm ok? What do I need to do?

[Tahoma 2,291]

Just tell the psych evaluation doctor the story you told us and you should be fine. I really doubt that the psych evaluation doctor will refer you for a psych exam.

[kaila 0]

Thank you Tahoma. At least, somehow, I feel relieved. I'll have my personal evaluation scheduled this month. The nurse told me that the psych evaluation doctor will interview me and finalize a report.

I know I don't need to fear because after that traumatic story in my past, I had proven to myself that I can stand even without him. I have a better life now, in the hands of a good,loving, and God-fearing husband.

[Tahoma 2,291]

After you complete the psych evaluation, you shouldn't have any trouble with your Embassy interview.

Best wishes for a smooth visa journey.

[kaila 0]

I was not referred to any additional psych exam. I finally got my visa! My husband and I are in 7th heaven.Thank God for the smooth process.

[Tahoma 2,291]

Thanks for the update...and congratz!

[TBoneTX 43,059]

Thanks for the happy update.

[kaila 0]

Thank you Tahoma and TBone Tx!