It's summer where I live, and we're going to visit some relatives, we'll stay in this hotel that has a swimming pool..... :( ,and I can't wear short sleves, much less a bathing suit since I have cuts and scars all the way up to the back of my ellbow.
No one in my family knows about my SI (my mom sorta knows but she pretends she doesen't)....
How can I hide these scars??
How do I deal with intrusive questions??
HELP!!!!
2006-11-29 11:17:12 · 8 answers · asked by Debbie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
stop cutting yourself
2006-11-29 11:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mandy 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Its a real shame. Your only young and youve scared your body for life. If these scars go right up to your elbows - I dont see how you can hide them. You need to be straight and talk to your mum or your doctor. Whatevers on your mind, is cutting yourself really the answer? Does it solve the problems? No. Or you would only have one or two. Cutting yourself to the point where it will still be there to remind you what you did when your 30, is going to be a problem. And the only one it will affect is you. You will have the scars in years to come - noone else. You need to talk to your doctor about braking this habit - before its too late. Best of luck x x
2006-11-29 20:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by jojobass86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I avoided short sleeves and bathing suits for months. It's not worth it. I KNOW from personal expierece how hard it is to stop. Counting the days helps me a lot. Today is 9 days w/o doing it. Please tell your parents. As hard as it is remember they can't help what they don't know.The on'y thing that has giving me the motivation to stop was Prozac, 2 counslers, a phyciatrist, and countless amounts of friends and family (against my whishes they found out). Once you tell your mom be prepared for others to find out, so it won't be YOUR thing anymore. The BEST ADVISE (other than stopping) is if your in high school or if your middle school has counslers go into the office and ask to speak to one. Just talking with someone that would listen and help ment a lot. Then take the next step of telling your parents. Any time you are stressed and need to talk feel free to e-mail me at gymluvsjessie@sbcglobal.net
GOOD LUCK
2006-12-02 00:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by gymnastics4ever 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd stop cutting yourself first and foremost.
As for dealing with the intrusive questions....well tell people. It sounds like you need someone to help you and maybe this is just what you need.
This question sounds a lot like a plea for attention... are you cutting yourself because you actually are depressed; borderline personality disorder? Or are you cutting yourself because you want people to feel sorry for you?
2006-11-29 19:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You said you Mom sorta knows......well she should be on this problem...not ignoring it......go to her and get the support you need....Your Mom should find a way to help you get better....this is the issue here....not hiding the scares while you go swimming......
Get Real with your Mother!!!!
2006-11-29 21:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmm,well u should just go and b urself,i kno it is easier said than done,but it will all turn out.i have learned that if u spend ur whole vacation self conncios about something,it is like u didn't even go.if any questions come up, just tell them the truth and carry on
Good luck and have fun!
2006-11-29 19:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by Tay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop cutting yourself and find other ways to get out your frustrations and problems, like a diary or something.
2006-11-30 00:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Sarah Bear ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
u can buy those cloth wristbands. the nike ones tht are sold at footlocker
2006-11-29 19:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by Dan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋