Scars

[Samelife761]

Is it ok to show old scars?
Will people notice?
The farthest I've gotten so far is not wearing sleeves or covering them in gym and my language class.
What about other places?
Help!!!!!!!!!

[guiltyinnocence]

if ur comfortable not covering them then go for it.
as for people noticing, iv obviously never seen ur scars so have no idea..but generally ur scars are more obvious to you than others cus you know theyr there.
only you know whats best for you i think
sorry this was quite useless
xxxx

[lucieland]

When mine are all healed I tend to not cover them up. It is hard sometimes because some people do notice, but if you feel strong about them, then you should, and shouldn't take any flak because of it, If someone'd had chemo etc and lost their hair no one would expect them to cover them up.
At the end of the day they are, and will always be part of you, and if you are feeling quite comfortable about showng them this could really aid your healing, and acceptance.
I hope that doesn't sound all weird!
xx

[CrazyChaoticMess]

if you feel uncomfortable showing them then dont,only do it when you are ready,the first time i wore short sleeves in my gym class people were ok with me so be strong and just go for it when your ready

[Samelife761]

thanks
I don't like showing them
because some people have reacted negitavly.
People call me emo, poser
and basicly hate me

[lydia.]

Heya,
I know it can be scary when you start to show your scars. But remember, although it'll make you feel self conscious, I doubt that many people will notice, or that many people will put two & two together that they're self harm scars.
& if people are nasty, they're just shallow minded losers. There's nothing wrong with having scars, you're human.
Good luck
xx

[Samelife761]

How do I get rid of the stupid people that call me emo and poser and fake

[what_the?]

you don't.
You just have to realise that you're better than them, if they don't understand, it's not your problem!!!
You've got to do what you feel is right. When I first showed mine I got loads of funny looks and awkward questions, but people soon accept it and now I feel so much better knowing that I can get on with life without worrying what people think!
Whatever you chose don't stress!

[idontwantnomorescars]

if you dont mind people staring occasionally or the odd question about your scars every now and again dont worry about covering them, but if you cant deal with that yet then cover them up.

i dont mind when i'm around people i dont know and wont see ever again but other than that they will stay covered no matter how hot it is.

[bubbblebaby]

i find it really hard not to cover my arms i have not covered them a few tyms i was paranoid every1 was looking so i got a small jaket and carryed it over my arm which is really bad cuz other arm is not as bad x

[Mad Dps]

I'm not sure if this will help you or not but i kinda just did it when i was at home and worked myself to being out in public with out a jacket or anything... it worked for me...and if people ask just tell them you were or is having a hard time....did that even make sense?? :))

[cyanide]

I find it can also really depend on how you scar.

Friends of mine have scars that are raised from the skin yet still a normal skin colour, so if you felt their scars you'd feel rasied bumps.

But if you're like me and scar under the skin at just a darker colour I find usually it's easier to hide them without anyone really noticing.
Obviously if they're on display alot it's different and alot more difficult to handle.

When I used to have to do gym in Secondary school I used to make up such stupid excuses like "my kittens are always scratching me"
But really if anyone asks I'll be blunt but lie and tell them I went through a self harm phase but I'm through it now.

Works for me.
Obviously it's a bit different when their newly cut.
Thaat I Just wear arm warmers, long jackets or shirts.

Hope this helped?

peace x