I just read this article and thought it might be interesting to other people too. I have read about people feeling more depressed towards the winter which makes sense to me as I always loved the sunshine but after reading this it occurred to me that generally I do seem to have depressive breakdowns and worse anxiety when summer or winter is due.its like I spend weeks - months on a slow decline just to have to claw myself back out of it again and again every year.
it just occurred to me that even though I love the idea of summer and getting out having family fun actually, because I have scars i find the whole thing very stressful. Never knowing what to wear and always having to cover up so I am far to hot and uncomfortable in my own body. It definitely causes anxiety for social situations because I feel ashamed and need to hide.
Then as winter is due although I can make much better outfit choices it's always aining so we spend more time miserable indoors and stressing about xmas every year.
I think these little things could be making me less able to cope with bigger triggers when they do occur therefore blowing everything out of proportion so I cant cope at all.
love to here other peoples thoughts on this!
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I would say the main reason is because I have a son. I was ashamed of what a weak mum I was at the time. Children shouldn't be exposed to those things and now he is nearly a teen I worry that teenagers can be impressionable. I would never want him to think that is a good way to deal with problems. Then there is the shame of other people asking questions...and believe it or not they do. I went on holiday for a few days a few years ago without my son so I decided to be brave and show my scars and rude strangers have no problem in staring and asking about them which is very upsetting. I dont need to be reminded of my shameful mistakes over and over. The only person that ever sees my body is my partner.
I kinda had a feeling that was the reason why you were hiding them, but didn't want to come straight out and ask. (just in case you weren't comfortable in sharing)
I have decided to just put up and shut up regarding this anyway now. I did a lot of research yesterday on how to 'come out' about my scars and there is such a massive stigma about it. Just as much as I dont want people to see it, society doesnt want people to show it. Even Instagram blur out any pictures of people with scars. I feel ashamed enough without making other people feel bad. Its record heat in the uk right now. Kids dont even have to go school because it's so hot but I'm not going to cry about it so jeans and sweaters it is haha
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