I still cut, and have been doing it for years, but I don't bother to cover it up these days, like I used to. There's not much point, people aren't as observant as you'd think, and I don't expose my arm the underside of my arm that much. I'm sure people do realise it more, but I get a comment or question about it rarely, and im fine with that. Its personal, they shouldn't ask personal questions about it, like why, or stop it. But I'm perfectly fine with curiousity, like "does it hurt?". I get that's its showing a very personal part of me, but when people barely notice it, its hardly worth the effort to cover it up.
Though when I do get asked about it, its at quite inconvienient times and I don't want to explain all my feelings and whatnot in front of everyone. If they really want to know, they should ask when I can actually explain it
Since I wrote this poll, the weather has got hot and I've just let them go on show too! I have seen that other people have seen, especially at work. But they haven't asked anything. Which is good because that's the part I wanted to avoid. I just wouldn't know what to say. Has anyone ever judged you when you told them?
Surprisingly no. I do get concern sometimes, which can be just as uncomfortable. However, it's a lot harder to tell if people are judging you, and sometimes its just not appropriate for them to be visible, especially if you are trying to impress someone.
But I do have a friend that knows about it, and I don't even care if she sees.
I guess it depends on the person for you to decide the level of modesty.
If you don't show it off and be obvious about it, then most people won't notice or bring it up.
Its a part of who I am, and yes I have problems, but just because it makes it more visible doesn't mean I have to be ashamed of it because people don't understand
It's good that you haven't met any one who's been nasty about it yet. I kept mine covered for years, I never wanted anyone to see. I only let my boyfriend see because obviously you can't help that! This is the first time other people have seen, and I'm very concious all day and still try and hide them. But I don't want to be ashamed of myself either. I didn't choose to be depressed.
Did you ever self harm and how do you cope with the scars?
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I still cut, and have been doing it for years, but I don't bother to cover it up these days, like I used to. There's not much point, people aren't as observant as you'd think, and I don't expose my arm the underside of my arm that much. I'm sure people do realise it more, but I get a comment or question about it rarely, and im fine with that. Its personal, they shouldn't ask personal questions about it, like why, or stop it. But I'm perfectly fine with curiousity, like "does it hurt?". I get that's its showing a very personal part of me, but when people barely notice it, its hardly worth the effort to cover it up.
Though when I do get asked about it, its at quite inconvienient times and I don't want to explain all my feelings and whatnot in front of everyone. If they really want to know, they should ask when I can actually explain it
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Since I wrote this poll, the weather has got hot and I've just let them go on show too! I have seen that other people have seen, especially at work. But they haven't asked anything. Which is good because that's the part I wanted to avoid. I just wouldn't know what to say. Has anyone ever judged you when you told them?
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Surprisingly no. I do get concern sometimes, which can be just as uncomfortable. However, it's a lot harder to tell if people are judging you, and sometimes its just not appropriate for them to be visible, especially if you are trying to impress someone.
But I do have a friend that knows about it, and I don't even care if she sees.
I guess it depends on the person for you to decide the level of modesty.
If you don't show it off and be obvious about it, then most people won't notice or bring it up.
Its a part of who I am, and yes I have problems, but just because it makes it more visible doesn't mean I have to be ashamed of it because people don't understand
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It's good that you haven't met any one who's been nasty about it yet. I kept mine covered for years, I never wanted anyone to see. I only let my boyfriend see because obviously you can't help that! This is the first time other people have seen, and I'm very concious all day and still try and hide them. But I don't want to be ashamed of myself either. I didn't choose to be depressed.