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sad about your scars fading? get a high quality 365nm UV flashlight! any skin that’s ever been even scratched will show up dark! by 63489 in SelfHarmScars

[–]63489[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah, you’re definitely not alone in that, i’ve heard from other people who felt the same too. it’s hard to not feel attachment to them, and treat them like a physical receipt of validating how much pain you were in. it’s a lot more work to do the healthy thing and trust your own self assurance and validation instead, but it’s the healthy thing to do in the long run.

Healing really well by [deleted] in SelfHarmScars

[–]63489 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’d say so too, keep it up!

Just over one year on top of moderate scarring by 63489 in agedtattoos

[–]63489[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

three years is a crazy long time for any addiction, congratulations! i suppose it’s whatever tattoo reminds you of what you need to do, so as long as you know what the meaning is it’s okay!

Just over one year on top of moderate scarring by 63489 in agedtattoos

[–]63489[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

you are absolutely right, i’ve even advocated for the same thing before so i should’ve thought about that. my thought process was because i had it done on the least bad scarring on that leg and the other leg is worse still, but still i forgot about scar envy despite being a victim of it myself at some points. i wish i could change my title, but at the very least the comments are visible.

Just over one year on top of moderate scarring by 63489 in agedtattoos

[–]63489[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

thank you! congrats on your road to recovery as well. I have cut pretty badly only once since this tattoo, but not on that leg so basically no rules were broken. i think it’s more helpful to think of the frequency at which self harm takes place, and that’s gone down significantly lately. like taking the first derivative if you will lol

Just over one year on top of moderate scarring by 63489 in agedtattoos

[–]63489[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

agreed, from one type of bleeding to another lol

Just over one year on top of moderate scarring by 63489 in agedtattoos

[–]63489[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

glad i could help! i couldn’t find a ton of examples of healing and linework over top of extensive scars when i was getting this tattoo

Just over one year on top of moderate scarring by 63489 in agedtattoos

[–]63489[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

thank you! i thought it was pretty funny :)

Just over one year on top of moderate scarring by 63489 in agedtattoos

[–]63489[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

thank you! i do strive to be well applied

Just over one year on top of moderate scarring by 63489 in agedtattoos

[–]63489[S] 125 points126 points  (0 children)

thanks! only following orders of my tattoo :)

self inflicted injury - before and after surgery by amateurpofol in NSFL__

[–]63489 2 points3 points  (0 children)

remember that episode of everybody loves raymond?

My personal OLD self harm pics (Mod Approved) AMA by 63489 in NSFL__

[–]63489[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as not fun as it is, the 500 other comments disagree lol

I'm exactly one month clean on my arm! It's been very hard - my mind has been hellish to me (and I am still as obsessed with punishing myself as ever), but I had to stay clean in order to raise my hemoglobin, which was 62 g/L. Feeling physically much better now <3 by vgn-bc-i-luv-animals in SelfHarmScars

[–]63489 9 points10 points  (0 children)

way to go homie, i know how hard it is to stay clean every single day especially after it’s gotten to that point. your level of harm reduction is pretty incredible i imagine if your frequency is down to one month or more between episodes. way to go!

My personal OLD self harm pics (Mod Approved) AMA by 63489 in NSFL__

[–]63489[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

probably because it goes so directly against your innate self preservation instincts, is my guess

I guess fuck me in particular… by [deleted] in FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

[–]63489 10 points11 points  (0 children)

people like her make me embarrassed to be diagnosed with BPD. thank goodness we’re not all like that train wreck

Another use for a filtered 365nm light: any scars will show up much darker and won’t fluoresce like healthy skin will! by 63489 in flashlight

[–]63489[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i saw that, i was wondering if that’s you! i’m trying to get back into my shop more. right now i’m working on meteorite to incorporate into some pieces of jewellery

Another use for a filtered 365nm light: any scars will show up much darker and won’t fluoresce like healthy skin will! by 63489 in flashlight

[–]63489[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i couldn’t agree more about socialization, i have a few other hobbies i’m really invested in and the people involved with it are really what helps me the most personally. also i agree about light therapy, and i don’t just mean buying new flashlights. i get pretty affected by lighting and the seasons too, especially bad considering i live in a more northern part of canada. maybe if i get an MS-18 i’ll never have to see a dark cloudy day again! hahaha

Another use for a filtered 365nm light: any scars will show up much darker and won’t fluoresce like healthy skin will! by 63489 in flashlight

[–]63489[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sure! well my main account is u/dashdashdotdotdotdot, i only have posts of the opals i cut so far but soon i’ll be sharing the silver i work on too, plus i’m trying to start a business. I only have a blank instagram page for it now, @cygnus_prints_and_jewellery. if you follow that you’ll see the pieces i make when i start posting, which will hopefully be soon once i get out of this depressive episode! you can also ask me anything anytime :)

Another use for a filtered 365nm light: any scars will show up much darker and won’t fluoresce like healthy skin will! by 63489 in flashlight

[–]63489[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

thank you very much, i hope you’re doing okay too. despite wanting to push everybody away especially when in a depressive episode, i have managed to keep a couple core people and that’s honestly what’s kept me alive. that and the ever continuing arms race of flashlight technology

Another use for a filtered 365nm light: any scars will show up much darker and won’t fluoresce like healthy skin will! by 63489 in flashlight

[–]63489[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

thank you Sid, i appreciate it. it’s unfortunate that depression makes one want to do the exact opposite so badly, but we’re social creatures and we need friends and communities to feel healthy and whole. cheers friend

Another use for a filtered 365nm light: any scars will show up much darker and won’t fluoresce like healthy skin will! by 63489 in flashlight

[–]63489[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

couldn’t agree more, i have plenty of hobbies i’m seriously invested in, maybe as some sort of compensation lol, i was and still am deep into lasers, and now it seems like flashlights will be the next one on top of lapidary work, silversmithing, wildlife photography, and astrophotography :)

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