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I am 15 years old, I started self harming the day before my 10th Birthday, I know people say it's silly, but trust me; I have my reasons.

 

I have certain scars which are quite hard to hide, I am normally careful about where I cut, simply for this reason. I cut on the tops of my thighs, my hips, my belly, my back, places people aren't really going to look.

 

About a week ago, I completely went mad, I starting cutting myself, and couldn't stop. My wrists, my neck, all up my arm, even my face. I obviously can't hide these, I just need to know if anyone knows anything I can tell people so they don't worry, or how I can make them look slightly better?

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[female, age 15, began SI at age 9, high school student]
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For Self-Injurers - In Their Own Words published by Anonymous (not verified) 1 year ago ()

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Anonymous (not verified)

heyy

1 year () (Permalink)

I self harm 2 I cut on my wrists I use those acesory gloves gothic gloves. N bracelets but 4 ur case u could try usig make up like condealers n stuff

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Wrist Scars

1 year () (Permalink)

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. I found this site googling how to cover up my wrist scars. I'm 39 yrs old and cut both of my wrists when I was fourteen. I HATE still having these scars and really want them gone. But, I don't think I can afford the options out there. Not to mention during the healing time, they will look worse and bring attention to it more.

 

The good news, is that I don't cut anymore. There IS hope. I've been suicidal since I was twelve. I stopped cutting when I was fourteen. HANG IN THERE!

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XxJustAnotherGirlxX (not verified)

i used to wear long sleeves

1 year () (Permalink)

i used to wear long sleeves even after my family knew about the cutting and after i stopped. but once they found out it was kinda like being naked around them lol u know? in the hospital i could only wear that gown with short sleeves, and that's when i knew there was no avoiding it. i finnaly gave up hiding my scars around a year ago. but every now and then i'll see someone looking at my arms which can get weird. but they never really say anything to me about it. so, i think people can understand that it's not really something to talk about in public, u know what i mean? but u could try make-up, or some creams...i tried creams but stopped. i kinda like the look of my scars, its me. but anyway, that's all i got lol hope it helps

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Elodie

Hiyas

1 month () (Permalink)

I kinda like the look of my scars. It's me-- so true I agree(self injurer here)I don't want to hide it it's like a part of my life, but I want them hidden too cuz it's not something for everyone to no, actually no one does

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