dealing with self harm scars

[ivy21]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but...

I have deep scars covering my thighs, forearms & stomach - as always, approaching summer is a challenge. A constant battle between wanting to be unafraid of stares or just covering up and sweating, suffering.

Sometimes I can’t believe I did this to myself for so many years, its like a self inflicted curse

Anyone else relate? How do i deal?

[Hidden]

Hi, I really feel for you. I suffer with depression and after coming off my antidepressants this last time. I started to pick at my skin to the point that I now have scars all over my arms. I notice people looking probably wondering what the scars are. I can’t hide with makeup or they look worse and the weather is just too hot to cover up so I just let people look and try not to get embarrassed 😳

[hypercat54]

Yes that's a side of self harming which most don't think about at the time, but which you later realise you have to live with forever. You might be able to find a make up which would cover at least some of it so maybe have a word with your doctor? Or ask for a referral to a dermatologist.

[Missy_D]

Wear them with pride in so much as they are part of your history and a part of you. They are a badge of your survival and if it evokes conversation then I hope it is a positive one. Yes I self harm and the scars on my legs and arms don't get hidden in the summer x

[Hidden]

I'm kind of stupid I guess if I saw a person with those scars my first thought wouldn't be there a self-harmer or were one. I think if you have a big smile on your face and have a great time not many people will notice and if they do F-it.