how can I reduce self harm pain?

[colby_brock_fan]

I had self harmed on my thighs and for the first time, I didn't cover them. they're so painful when I move and it's getting harder to hide it. how can I minimize the pain until they heal?

[BetaTogetha]

Do you mean cover with bandages? Are the wounds infected? Or are they wide/broad areas? The pain should go down naturally after a couple days, when the scabs have hardened.

I’m glad you posted on here, we are here to help and support. I don’t want you to feel bad about what happened, but I want to encourage you to speak with your primary doctor or counselor. Self harm is just one way of coping with difficult times, I’ve done it before. Over the years I learned that there are many other ways that could help with coping and working through difficult feelings/experiences. These alternative coping tools are much more empowering and less damaging to your mind and beautiful body.

I’m glad you shared with us and we are all here to support each other 💗

[Lm92]

I empathize with you. I've never had the urge to self harm, but I have lymphedema in my right leg which means it's often cracking open and has open wounds which can be painful. I would encourage you to speak with your doctor about how to care for the wounds. In the meantime, I'm not sure if you're in the US, but if so, Neosporin has a cream and an ointment that is an antibiotic, but it also has a pain relief medication in it that really helps numb the pain for a few hours.