how can i hide cuts from cutting myself?

Question

i dont want my mum to find out, and i really don't want ppl at school to find out cause they make fun of me enough already without know that i did something as stupid as cutting myself on purpose, and i dont know what to do.

Answer 1

People always seem to assume you're "looking for attention"--which isn't usually true! No wonder you want to hide it.

Here are some ways to hide them:

1. Band-aid. Good for small cuts, and pretty inconspicuous. Don't have Band-aids on all the time, or multiple ones at the same time. Be ready with a believable lie.

2. Long sleeves, long pants.

3. Carefully making sure scars don't form. Chances are, there'll be small scars, but they'll fade. Vitamin E (applied to the skin) is useful; also Vitamin K (swallowed). There are anti-scar patches you can get at the supermarket, but they're quite expensive.

4. Cutting in places people don't usually see. Remember that you may want to use a bathing suit in the summer. Also, be safe: Don't cut anywhere there's really tender skin, or blood vessels close to the surface. Nick one of those, and you're sure to have to visit the emergency room.

5. Wristband, bracelet, watch, armband. Make sure they don't slip away.

6. Nylons can conceal scars if you have to wear a skirt.

7. A wrist brace, knee brace, ankle brace, etc.--the sort you use for a sprained joint.

8. Using tactics that don't leave cuts: Squeezing an ice cube, putting a rubber band around your wrist and snapping it, or putting your hand in very cold water, and then in warm water (it feels like it's burning hot, but it actually isn't--it's a nervous system thing. Also works with feet.)

9. Temporary tattoos can cover scars. Permanent tattoos should be done by an experienced artist, since they can never completely cover up the scar but must be carefully planned because scar tissue holds ink differently.

10. Substituting body piercing or tattooing for cutting (they are more socially acceptable).

Anyway, obviously you should try to find another way to handle whatever cutting handles now. It's temporary, and it hurts, and it doesn't solve the original problem... but it is obviously fulfilling some need, or you wouldn't do it. So find out why you do it, and you can find out what else you can do to serve that same purpose.

Cutting is quite common--usually a response to anxiety or depression or just the craziness of the teen and young adult years. It's technically a "maladaptive coping mechanism"--which means you've got an inefficient way of dealing with stuff. But it's not a one-way ticket to the looney bin, either--one in ten people have tried it; one in eight of the people who've tried it end up with a long-term habit. So it's pretty common.

Regarding hiding it: Wise choice. It's already enough that you feel you have to do this; you don't want others feeling sorry for you, berating you, or being horrified at you on top of it. If you want help, find one person you really trust--a good friend, a parent, a teacher or counselor (beware: a teacher may be required to report it). It might actually be a good idea not to mention the cutting right away, because it horrifies a lot of people way out of proportion--just talk about the feelings you're having trouble with that bother you.

Eventually you aren't going to need to cut anymore... You'll find other ways to cope. Trust me on this--if you are strong enough to use such a drastic method, then you are strong enough to face whatever made you start using it in the first place.

By the way, those people who are making fun of you are idiots. If people like that think badly of you, you may take it as a compliment--it's like being hated by Hitler!

Answer 2

I would recommend using sun screen, my doctor said it allows the scar tissue to heal and not burn in the sun.
Also, if you have concealer, it is a good way to make your scars less noticeable. I do not advise cutting though, there are better ways to take out your anger, sadness, what ever you are feeling to make you cut. Running really helped me, drawing or painting on yourself helps, using a rubber band instead of a blade, or hitting a punching bag. For anyone who is reading this that has just started or is thinking about starting, remember:
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1. One won’t be enough.
2. First Aid supplies get expensive.
3. Little kids will point and ask about them in public.
4. The numb parts will stay numb.
5. Showers will sting, shaving your legs will never be the same.
6. Scars get itchy, long sleeves will make you sweat.
7. Your mother will cry as she scrubs the blood from your bed sheets
for the third time that week.
8. People will say, ‘I never knew you had a cat!’
9.You’ll jump every time a friend touches you, because they unknowingly hit a scab.
10. They burn in the sun and become more noticeable.
11. You’ll apologize for cutting so deep, while wishing you’d gone deeper.
12. Some stains never go away.
13. The wounds inside are harder to heal.

I have cut myself and I am not ashamed of it, but I would never wish the pain on anyone else. It may help for a few seconds, make you forget for a minute or two. But you will always regret the first time.

I hope this helped and that you are able to hide your scars, just remember there are other ways.

Answer 3

How To Hide Cuts

Answer 4

I've been cutting and can't tell anyone. I'm so worried I'm going to slip up and someone will see and find out. I can't let that happen. I just dont know what to do anymore

Answer 5

You're probably annoyed by all the people telling you 'don't cut' by now. I'm not going to tell you that because its not as simple as it seems, but I do encourage finding an alternative e.g elastic band around your wrist

Ways that I tend to hide my own scars is
-Wearing long sleeves/jacket
-Bracelets, watches and other accessories
-Do it in places nobody would see e.g hips, upper thighs, maybe the very top of your arms, that way you can still wear certain short sleeved shirts
-if you're stuck wearing short sleeves then, depending in where they are, cross your arms until you can put a jacket on. Quite effective, it worked for me until I had climbing for PE, but then I wore my jumper
-Make them shallow, this way a little concealer can hide them. But make sure they're cleaned regularly

Answer 6

You could use ace bandages. Like the kind you use when you have a sprain. You could obviously wear bracelets and London sleeves and stuff. Try vitamin e it helps take the scars away. Bandaids work too! Just know you are worth so much more than that blade.

Answer 7

Hey I first want to say, you're worth it. You're worth more than a blade to your skin. You're amazing so please try to stop :) my best friend dealt with the same thing but I want you to know you're amazing and I luv you!!

Anyways, for now you could use bracelets, concealer, long sleeves, temporary tattoos, and that's all I can really think of. But remember you're worth more than a blade ❤

Answer 8

I cut myself too. But i also told someone about it and im getting help. People do love you and dont want to see you hurting. Please tell someone and get some help

Answer 9

I find eye showdoe and foundation and put it over my cuts

Answer 10

I'm going to answere a question that a lot of people ask people cut because it switches one pain to another taking your mind off of emotional pain using physical pain I've cut for seven years I'm fourteen