I am typing this in a rush so it may not be too neat.

I have autism and a part of my stimming is chewing on metal. I know its not healthy but I'm already in therapy and need to deal with the immediate situation.

I was chewing on a pair of scissors with the blades open while I watched YouTube. The awkward angle allowed the scissors to slip out of my mouth and left a large gash near my eye.

Scared of infection I went to the ER. My injury got flagged as possible self-harm even though I told the truth and I was sat down with mental health professionals.

I thought I was being helpful by being truthful about having suicidal ideation - But now they're implying that they think my metal chewing story is a lie and I'm trying to hide self-harm. They pointed out my fingernails were raw from skin-picking.

I have an OCD fear about going to crazy and that triggered me to have a panic attack when I started spiralling on if I could get sectioned.

Now I am placed in a side room to calm down.…