How do I hide it?

Former Member

I was recently self-harmed for the first time in a while, I have a night out on Saturday and I have these cuts on my arms and I need to hide them. I’m really starting to panic I have no idea what to do, does anyone else have any ideas? Anything and very thing would be helpful thank you. xxx

Former Member

Bangles?

Long sleeved top?

Sticking plaster?

Former Member

long sleeve tops, bandages, wrist bands, scarves tied round your wrist

Former Member

wrist band always worked

Former Member

just hold your wrists back and at 30 degrees when you walk and make a statement to others. don't be ashamed, impose your distress on others and make them feel your pain. shout scream and make the ppl listen. be what you are now cos it's that same person in your personality that made you self harm.

Former Member

wear a tubigrip and say you've sprained your wrist. they go all the way up to your elbow so you can hide as much as you like, and they won't fall off or move like bangles might. make up some uber boring story about how you did it and people won't question

Former Member

i have heard that rescue remedy can work. I think it is like a cream that you rub in and it can help hide scars and wounds. not sure as ive never used it but maybe worth checking out!

Former Member

TheSovereign wrote:

just hold your wrists back and at 30 degrees when you walk and make a statement to others. don't be ashamed, impose your distress on others and make them feel your pain. shout scream and make the ppl listen. be what you are now cos it's that same person in your personality that made you self harm.

My god he's finally been banned! Useless that he was :rolleyes:

littlemissy

nicx1811 wrote:

My god he's finally been banned! Useless that he was :rolleyes:

Was this really necessary?

Yes, he was a bit eccentric but he was just crying out for help most of the time. Anyway, this has already been discussed elsewhere.

Former Member

kangoo wrote:

wear a tubigrip and say you've sprained your wrist. they go all the way up to your elbow so you can hide as much as you like, and they won't fall off or move like bangles might. make up some uber boring story about how you did it and people won't question

That's what my sister used when she was younger to hide her fresh scars...

Former Member

if your quite punky or gothic wear some arm warmers or if not just try to covering it up with foundation or wear a long sleeved top.

Former Member

littlemissy wrote:

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Sorry, I'm just in that type of mood tonight, and tbh, his reply was completely disrespectful, and alot worse than mine.

I wasn't aware that he had been "discussed" elsewhere either (which sounds even worse tbh)

Former Member

foundation, bracelets, hairband? hold your bag infront of it, wear a watch?

Former Member

wear a long sleeved top.
its autumn now so you shouldnt have any problems hiding it like that.

Former Member

Wear a jacket. If you get too hot, carry it over your arm.

Former Member

hey thanks for all your sugeestions i end up wearing a long sleved top and some conclearer which worked pretty well as only one person noticed which is good thanks alot. xx

Former Member

girlinthecurl wrote:

wouldnt a scarf around your wrist be a bit much? the other ideas are good though

yeh true it does look a bit out of place but you can get away with it

Former Member

kangoo wrote:

wear a tubigrip and say you've sprained your wrist. they go all the way up to your elbow so you can hide as much as you like, and they won't fall off or move like bangles might. make up some uber boring story about how you did it and people won't question

:yes: This is what I've always done.

Its alright temporarily. If you wear it too much though people start to ask questions.

I wear lots of bracelets on my wrist to cover the scars that are still a little visible. I'm lucky though and most of my scars are now so faded (due to years of using scar treatment) that most people don't notice them. I can see them though and if I pointed them out, people would then notice them.

Former Member

Do you know what made you self harm again?
hope youre ok.

Former Member

I always wore long sleeves...

Just a note, are you taking care of it? You should avoid wearing wooly tops over it as it will pull at the scabs. Put savlon on it and make sure it is kept clean.