stares

xanthismom · 20-06-2007, 11:06 AM

Today i had my dressings changed and then went straight to the shops and got a few looks from strangers does anyone else have this problem.I am also feeling like i want to cut i am trying to fight the urge but i am really stugeling.on a brighter note i have waterproof dressings on my wounds and stiches so i can finally shower

Pixie-dust · 20-06-2007, 11:39 AM

I always have my arms covered so i don't sorry.Least you fighting the urge Aslong as you keep trying thats all you can do good luck!
Hehe have fun showering!!

bright.side.of.life · 20-06-2007, 03:07 PM

i got a dirty look the other day. i have a couple of faint scars on my wrist and was washing my hands in the public loos and some woman gave me a horrible look as though she was disgusted and terrified of me. at first i felt really hurt by it, now i look back and find her expression quite comical...lol. i understand what you mean. its really good that your fighting the urges, keep strong.

take care
rowena
XxX

distant_yellow · 20-06-2007, 04:59 PM

Yes, i get those sometimes too. I have scars on my arms that will never go away and every now and then i get stares. There is a huge stigma around cutting and being in high school i get a lot of psuedo-caring looks, but of course i cant trust everyone. Keep fighting.. YAY FOR SHOWERS!

pixie*lyssie · 20-06-2007, 05:14 PM

I get stares from customers at work. I'm all like errr hello my face is up here you div.

SugarKane · 20-06-2007, 05:23 PM

I notice people glancing at my arm and it drives me nuts wondering what they're thinking. It doesn't bother me so much these days though, or at least I'm trying not to let it. Sod 'em!

infelix · 20-06-2007, 07:44 PM

that happens to me a lot in summmer, as i get to hot to bother with sleeves or armwarmers unless i'm wearing a bandage thing....it was really annoying at school though, as towards the end of the year even with my school jumper on they'd stare at arms as if they had x-ray vision....some even tried to hug me....*shudder*
ooo sorry off topic slightly...
well done on resisting urges!
woooooo for showers!!!

OneLonelyTree · 20-06-2007, 09:33 PM

people stare at me ALL the time. my scars are very bad and its obvious where they came from. when i'm in a bad mood i usually say something to the person(what the hell are you staring at? kinda thing) but for the most part i just ignore them. it can be hard when i'm in a swim suit(scars cover most of the left side of my body) and people are staring at me. but i just remind myself of how ignorant they are for it and keep going. i would prefer if they would ask questions instead of staring but hey the worlds never gonna be perfect. just try you best to keep your chin up and walk like your not ashamed. because if they sense that the looks can become dirty. keep your chin up!!!

Izzy

Graphite · 21-06-2007, 05:50 AM

ummm no problems here, granted most of mine are covered, in dressing rooms people look then quickly look away. my one friend has bad scaring on her forarms and such and she just says it smotly about confidence, like she doesn't care who stares so doesn't really notice any one sort of thing.

Mental Razor · 21-06-2007, 10:05 AM

Yeah, I get stares too. I have approx 40 something scars on my arm that are visable most of the time. But I just try to remember that everyone has scars, but some are on the inside. Most people probably feel bad for you. Or can relate. I bet some of the people who stare have scars that you can't see. Also, don't forget, our guilt of what we do to ourselves exagerates what we see, people might not be staring as much as you think.

Behind the Smile · 21-06-2007, 08:24 PM

i always get stared at..
i don't try to cover up
its not always cos' of scars though..
usually because of the way i dress =]