help! i dont want my parents to see my self harm scars?

Question

Ok so Im in my last year at school, which is just about to finish. I have lots of scars from cutting on my arms, but obviously i always cover them with long sleeves and no1 knows about it. anyway i have this graduation ball coming up in a week and i have to wear a ball dress, so my scars will show and i dnt know what to do or tell ppl. my parents already bought the tickets and really wana go, and u have to wear a dress and since the weathers hot now every1 will be in sleeveless stuff and arghhh i dnt know wat im gona do, does ANYONE have any ideas? help! wud faking sickness work??

Answer 1

You have a lot more serious problems than the graduation ball, and you better seek professional help.

Answer 2

Cutting is not a good solution- but I know that is not why you are here. I do urge you to think about what you are doing. Do you know you can cause major blood infections? When I get so stressed out and mad and upset that I feel like I am going to completely lose it I go for a run. I run so hard I want to throw up. It works. And also it keeps me in shape : ). Try finding something else like that. My friend writes songs. They end up being amazing and heartfelt. Ok to get off my soap box.. to answer your question. Go get a spray tan first. then secondly go to clinique for $7 you can get a concealer stick that looks like eyeliner (very great to carry in your lil evening purse). Cover them with m akeup and also wear no necklaces and waer very little earrings ..instead wear cute big braclets. Or the gloves were a fantastic idea. Why miss out on a night that could be a lot of fun- you deserve it.

Answer 3

I have them too and I wear long sleeves most of the time. You can try make-up on them. I haven't done that, but I've heard of other people doing it. Maybe you can wear something to cover your arms at the ball, like a sweater or shawl or shrug-something fancy that matches your dress. Depending on where they are you might be able to cover them with jewelry or wrap a ribbon or scarf around your arms. Don't miss out on the ball, just try to get creative! Good luck!

Answer 4

Faking sickness is not a good idea becuz eventually they take you to the doctor's and surprise surprise ur not sick. Just tell your parents and pupils the truth or stuff that idea just where lots of jewellery you can also say its drawing textas anfd pen ink becuz you just felt like drawing a random picture b4 the night!

Answer 5

1st of all cutting urself is a bigger problem than graduation. this might sound silly but instead of cutting urself which releases indorfens ( soz bout spelling) try excercising that releases em too. and about the ball gown maybe rty a tanner or come out and juss tell ur parents

Answer 6

there is makeup you can try, like estee lauder maximum cover and dermablend and many more, there are foundations out there especially to cover up scars. have a browse in the shops or internet, probably be a little bit pricier than normal but if it makes you feel more confident, and you'll be able to wear what you want!

Answer 7

1. You should attend your graduation. It is timeless. It is a time of pride and achievement.

2. Why are you more worried about showing your scars to your family than the multitudes of strangers? You and your family need to sit down and talk, maybe in front of counseling.

Answer 8

This site has a lot of useful links:

http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/cutting.html

Also, consider giving this number a call...

Self Harm Hotline

1-800-DONTCUT

Help for "cutters"

Answer 9

Get those elegant white gloves. If it's really warm, then maybe get those ones made of lace. Insist that it is the fashionable trend and that you love it. And make sure it will go decently with your dress.