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How do i cover my scars???
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Hello
I've just joined this site. I dont self harm very often at all but i've had a bad spell. I never do it sober....just drunk. Normally its with a razor blade on my leg and i wake up the next day feeling disgusted with myself. my boyfriend knows and is supportive as he's had depression problems in the past.
However, last week i used a razor blade on the bottom half of my arm. its a right mess. They aren't deep cuts, buts lots...its obvious what i've done. My mum knows and my boyfriend and they have been supportive.
I've been using some gel thats meant to help scaring but its not helping. With the hot weather everyone is wearing short sleaves but i'm stuck with my jumpers to cover it up. I've tried to find some clothing that is suitable to wear in the hot weather but is long sleaved so to cover my arm....but all the shops are short sleaves or 3/4 length. Its really getting me down and affecting my confidence. I wanna forget what i did and move on but i cant as its affecting my everyday life.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation and if so how did you deal with it.
I've just joined this site. I dont self harm very often at all but i've had a bad spell. I never do it sober....just drunk. Normally its with a razor blade on my leg and i wake up the next day feeling disgusted with myself. my boyfriend knows and is supportive as he's had depression problems in the past.
However, last week i used a razor blade on the bottom half of my arm. its a right mess. They aren't deep cuts, buts lots...its obvious what i've done. My mum knows and my boyfriend and they have been supportive.
I've been using some gel thats meant to help scaring but its not helping. With the hot weather everyone is wearing short sleaves but i'm stuck with my jumpers to cover it up. I've tried to find some clothing that is suitable to wear in the hot weather but is long sleaved so to cover my arm....but all the shops are short sleaves or 3/4 length. Its really getting me down and affecting my confidence. I wanna forget what i did and move on but i cant as its affecting my everyday life.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation and if so how did you deal with it.
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Are the cuts deep enough to scar or is it just a short term fix while they heal? For the short term I'd probably go with the long sleeve option, shops will have summer stuff in but you'll find long sleeved stuff online, especially ebay - there's loads on there. What's your style - if you usually dress quite alternative then get yourself some funky armwarmers or fishnet gloves/sleeves
Are you using silicone gel? If not then get some of this, your doctor can prescribe it. I'm using patches called Silgel for my leg scar (which is also available as the gel which would be better for your arms) and it doesn't work instantly but over a few months it makes a big difference
Well done for trying to put it behind you. It's hard to deal with but you gotta look forward not back
i find using sudocrem or savlon straight after helps the healing.
There's nothing else practical to add other than to direct you to the fact sheet that The Site has on scars and treatments. You have been given some great advice.
The only other thing is to wish you a warm welcome to The Site community. Hopefully you will find all the support and advice on here that you are looking for.
Take care and keep posting
a lot of people are not familiar with self harm. it's a big deal on the internet because so many people turn to it for help but in everyday life, far more people than we realise have no knowledge of self harm at all, so it might not be obvious to them. i've done lots of work with children of that age and hardly any of them have mentioned the scarring they've seen, which a while back was quite shocking. they tend to just accept things as they are, and most wouldn't have the nerve to ask. if anyone ever did used to ask me i'd say that i had a friend with a nasty cat, and they'd accept that. i'd try not to worry about it unless the situation arises. and in the mean time, get your scars out in the sun and fresh air, it will work wonders.
yeah i used to say i was playing with the cats! i got away with that cos i always play rough with them. now im away from home im finding it hard to find excuses! especially when theres more than one cut
try to cover them i guess; bracelets, whatever.
make-up. If there reaally bad i know that you can go to the dr and they can recommend a foundation that covers scars.
excuses: cats
or: honesty. my one freind was just like "i got drunk and cut myself", mots people admired her honesty.
theyll clear up
when someone asked about one I said I caught it on barbed wire. I worked at a farm so it was plausible but honestly is good if you have the confidence.
Or creams such as cocoa butter are meant to help apparantly and they smell good!
once the scabs have healed you can get make up from boots specifically designed to hide scars/tattoos. it is waterproof and smudgeproof and i've found it quite effective in hiding my scars when mine were red and noticeable. It is called KERAMASK. Bio oil is good to use on the marks to speed up fading.
1 Use a different hairstyle or wardrobe.
2 Apply concealing makeup.
3 Apply a camouflage kit that contains a mixture of adhesive creams and powders.
4 Use concealing tape/adhesive tape/mircropore tape.
5 Undergo cosmetic surgery for a more permanent solution to covering a scar.
6 Consult your dermatologist on methods for scar concealment or treatment that may be the most suitable and cost-effective to suit your needs.
So my question is why do you have Razor Blades in the first place?
What do you use them for when you are sober that isn't related to self harming?
Hopd this helps and stay strong beautiful
jmtx x
Hi jmtx. Just so you know, this thread is really old so the OP is not around any more.
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Welcome to TheSite :-) It would be worth introducing yourself to us in the Introduce Yourself thread as well so we can say hello properly!
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JPick