Self-harm...how to get over my mistake?!


Question: Self-harm!.!.!.how to get over my mistake!?
Hello xx
Well, about 1 1/2 years ago I started cutting!. I've stopped now, and I'm SO proud of that, but I still have these hideous scars all over my arms and they are noticeable!. I've tried tons of scar creams, even prescribed, and none work for me!. I haven't shown my arms in so long, and it's HOT where I live!. I'm tired of folding my arms and wearing sweaters!. I'm tired of feeling ashamed!. How can I get over this or what could I do!?
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Believe it or not, most people don't notice scars, and if they do, most people have the tact not to ask about the!.

And as for the statement someone made about scars not fading more after a year, that's a fallacy!. My scars fade more and more year by year on my arm, and they were hypertrophic scars!.

Be proud of the battle you won!. You have the right to bare arms! (lol lame pun here)Www@Answer-Health@Com

I have heard that after a you have had a scar for a year, it won't fade anymore than it has!. Creams won't work after that year either!.

I had stopped cutting for a while, and wore short sleeves!. Yeah I'm embarrassed, and I did cross my arms a lot!. But at that point it was part of the past!. No one really asked any questions!. And if they do, just tell them it's part of your past!. and that you don't want to talk about it!. Or you can tell them that you used to cut, but everything is fine now!. There's really no way to instantly get rid of them!. You're going to have to hide them for pretty much the rest of your life!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

One thing that can look really cute and can cover scars on your wrist area is wearing lots and lots of bracelets!. LOTS of them!. Also getting those arm bands and 'stacking' them!. One above the other to hide scars!. Also using a little cover up(unless your scars are drastically a different color like purple)!. Also things like derma blend can help!. Some stores carry scar sheets or creams (mederma does work, it takes a while of course) can work but it'll take months to work!. No need to be ashamed hon, just tell them that you're in a better state of mind and place now and that you were having a rough time if anybody ever asks!. Congrats of stopping!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

I'm so glad that you beat it! Good for you!!! :)

Like everyone said foundation will cover it!. But why don't you just get used to going out in public with the scars!. No one will notice unless they are really looking and no one will think, 'Oh my gosh she used to cut herself!' unless they have been through it!. And even then if they've been through it they will understand!. I wouldn't worry too much about!. Try not to be too self consious ok!? You can't spend your whole life buying foundation and long sleeved shirts right!? You have to accept yourself and let your scars show at some point or another!.

I really hope that I helped you and I am proud of you for stopping! :)
- LindseyWww@Answer-Health@Com

well done for stopping!. i hope ur getting help for the reasons why u cut!.!.scars develop over a year so if they are less than a year old they have the potiential to lessen and fade still!. Using vit E oils or scar minimising creams helps a bit!. The other thing that prob works the best but hard to do it use 'micropore' tape on them!. Have to apply the tape everyday for a year and the tension on thescar/wound helps heal them with minimal scarringWww@Answer-Health@Com

my hubby used to be a cutter, he says just go out in public!. no reason to feel ashamed!. what you did was wrong you learned from your mistakes so if pplz ask just tell them!. no reason to feel the way you do!. be proud you stopped!. if you are old enough get some pretty tats!. he says they will lighten up over time!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

I'm in the same situation!. Well, I was!. I finally realized that I should be proud!. I overcame a very tough time in my life, as have you!. Be happy to tell people you overcame an addiction, because that's what it is!. And if people look down upon you, they're stupid!. =] Like that one girl said, you won the war!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

be proud of yourself that you stoped

show your arms it doesn't matter

say a dog or cat didi it if someone askes and if they don't like that aswer ignore them or say it is from the past- i have so many scars and excuses always work for me- Www@Answer-Health@Com

Do you know those colorful bracelets that joggers wear!.there made out of cloth and are 3 inches wide!.They may be sweat bands!.You can double up and make them match your clothes!.I am proud of you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Find something white and really light to wear!!! And pray a lot!! They will look like battle scars who can resist a girl who knows how to fight!? You'll look cool!The Lord of Lords wants to talk to you!!
http://www!.gotquestions!.org/why-pray!.htm!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You'll just have to let your arms down and show them off!. Think of it as a battle mark!. If someone asks you what happened, tell them you won the war!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Some foundations work quite well at covering them up!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

I tattooed over mine!. The creams and such don't work!. Surgery possibly can help!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

good for u, i think foundation might cover themWww@Answer-Health@Com





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