No bandages can I leave it?

[maleonolo]

Dad swung at me with a beer bottle, I have a medium sized gash on my upper arm. Can't tell my doctor because he's friends with dad and also don't have that much money. I'm used to cuts but this time it looks weird... like a sort of white layer and at another part it looks like there is brown stuff, it's hard to describe. It twitches occasionally which never happened before

 

[TBRS1]

I don't know how to do it under your circumstances (unless you can get to a clinic that will treat you), but I think you need stitches.

If nothing else is possible, clean it well with disinfectant, and use adhesive bandaids running across the cut to hold it closed, and wrap it with clean bandages.

(that's what I do if I can't get to a doctor right away).

 

[FayetheADHDsquirrel]

Can you get to an emergency room in another town?

 

[Judge]

In minor emergencies, my mother used to use household flour to speed up blood coagulating until I could see a doctor.

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[maleonolo]

Can you get to an emergency room in another town?

The bill would be sent to my parents, I don't think it's fatal anyway. Just want to prevent infection

I don't know how to do it under your circumstances (unless you can get to a clinic that will treat you), but I think you need stitches.

If nothing else is possible, clean it well with disinfectant, and use adhesive bandaids running across the cut to hold it closed, and wrap it with clean bandages.

(that's what I do if I can't get to a doctor right away).

No bandages but cleaned it with soap, it doesn't feel painful at all, my body is numb, everything is far away like I'm watching myself on TV. It might not hurt if I used the bottle on my neck

 

[TBRS1]

No bandages but cleaned it with soap, it doesn't feel painful at all, my body is numb, everything is far away like I'm watching myself on TV. It might not hurt if I used the bottle on my neck

Is it normal for you to feel disconnected like this? If not, this might be mild shock.

Is there someone safe you can contact?

 

[Masked Man]

Dad swung at me with a beer bottle, I have a medium sized gash on my upper arm. Can't tell my doctor because he's friends with dad and also don't have that much money. I'm used to cuts but this time it looks weird... like a sort of white layer and at another part it looks like there is brown stuff, it's hard to describe. It twitches occasionally which never happened before

Your doctor would not be able to tell your dad because that's a violation of patient privacy.

I urge you to go to an urgent care clinic if at all possible. A wound like that could turn bad quickly.

 

[FayetheADHDsquirrel]

Did the dissociation start after the injury occurred?
Did this happen today?

 

[FayetheADHDsquirrel]

Are you doing okay? I still think you need to get to an emergency room. If you are feeling dissociated and don't have anyone you can trust that can drive you there, call 911.

 

[Masked Man]

If you absolutely are not able to seek medical help, then if you can get to a drug store/chemist, try to find some Steri strips to hold the wound closed. This will help the wound heal without a giant gash and also help to limit germs from getting in. Clean the wound as best you can before you use the Steri strips. What Are Steri-Strips & Butterfly Bandages?

 

[FayetheADHDsquirrel]

Are you doing any better? Did you get someone to take you to the emergency room?

 

[RemyZee]

Dad swung at me with a beer bottle, I have a medium sized gash on my upper arm. Can't tell my doctor because he's friends with dad and also don't have that much money. I'm used to cuts but this time it looks weird... like a sort of white layer and at another part it looks like there is brown stuff, it's hard to describe. It twitches occasionally which never happened before

Sorry you are having to go through this.