What are your first thoughts when you see someone with many scars on their inner arms?

Question

I'm just curious, because no one ever says anything, but I'm pretty sure everyone notices.

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Answer 1

Depends on how the scars look. But I would think they are either a cutter or a drug addict.
I knew a kid who had scars on his legs but they were uniform scars. Doctors had taken skin from his legs to graft onto his 3rd degree burns. But it was obvious from seeing his scars that they were not self inflicted.

Answer 2

My reaction would change depending on how new and fresh the scars looked. If they looked old and faded then I wouldn't be too worried about them, as it would appear that they had stopped cutting. If they were red and raw then I would be worried for them.

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Answer 3

it really depends on what they look like. if the scars are straight gash lines i would think they're a cutter. but you can usually tell whether something is self inflicted or either a skin disease or something to that effect. the reason people dont bring it up is because they dont want to be rude. if you are a cutter, you should seek help, dont be so mean to yourself, love yourself.

Answer 4

... Don't know why everyone is saying drug addict. Heroin i guess?
The scars might not be as noticeable as you think. My boyfriend is an ex-cutter and I didn't notice them until about a month after we met. If you want to get rid of them, I hear coco butter works wonders.

Answer 5

Well.. I think they must be cutters, they must have some serious issues, poor them and then I wish them peace and comfort. Thats about it! Oh and if they're fat I wonder if thats the reason.

Answer 6

They either got in abad accident or thet cut them selfs

Answer 7

Id think stretch marks.
( WHat happens when your skin stretches too far for your weight)

Answer 8

my 1st thuought are...they must of really been hurting inside,i kno from expierience....that used to be the easy way to deal with pain and heart ache

Answer 9

i think they might be cutting themselves to release emotions. i dunno why. lots of cases on this on teenagers in my country. some people think it is cool or are under peer pressure. either that or you are looking at a retired stuntman or a hero who rescued a child from a burning building.

Answer 10

I always think they probably lost alot of weight and good for them.