Does this happen to anyone else?

Morganx15x · 27-03-2013, 09:36 PM

When I get extremely stressed or upset my arms ( which is where I cut) start to burn and throb and my scars become visible. Does this happen to anyone else?

lau_83 · 27-03-2013, 11:10 PM

Mine don't get anymore visible but then mine are very red and raised anyway. I do however find that they do get very itchy and painful if I'm stressed out. As of yet I've not found a way to ease it at all. It's good to know someone else understands it all though.

Morganx15x · 28-03-2013, 01:09 AM

I agree! It's very nice to know someone who understands. I've found that putting ice on it helps.. Which is great if I'm home. Not so much when I'm not though.

PassedExpectations · 28-03-2013, 11:25 PM

you might try rubbing alcohol based hand sanitizer on them... its a trick i've figured out at the gym to cool down cause my arms get hot and red when i work out... when it evaporates it cools down your skin because it takes the heat away, and it evaporates quicker than water

Wonderland. · 29-03-2013, 02:40 AM

I get something similar to this, I get sensations in my arms when I'm really triggered, like my arm is willing me to cut almost.

Between Two Lungs · 29-03-2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AmyShmamy

I get something similar to this, I get sensations in my arms when I'm really triggered, like my arm is willing me to cut almost.

This is what happens to me too.

DontLookUp · 29-03-2013, 04:41 PM

I used to get that a lot, and now only if i have a really strong urge. its kind of like tingling i felt cause you want it so much at that moment?
Idk, and im not sure if its completley psychological or what.
but just so you kno your arent alone. x x

Celticroots · 30-03-2013, 04:09 AM

I hit rather than cut, but when triggered my legs start to tingle. So in a sense yes. I get that too.

Dogleg · 30-03-2013, 08:30 PM

I have the very same issue with my scars when I am under a lot of stress. It is very much a reminder for me to try and do some self-care and soothing. I use it as an early warning system rather than as a trigger (as I used to in the past). I thought I was the only one that experienced this. Thank you for bring up the question.

Morganx15x · 10-04-2013, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys! It's really nice to know I'm not alone!

Heaven20 · 11-04-2013, 09:49 AM

It sounds to me like a psychosomatic reaction and the stress causing your pulse to increase making your scars appear more visible?

It does happen to me too, certain ones get itchy. It's annoying as ****.

Hope you feel better soon :3x