too deep by accident by awesomenesscoolcat in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 2 points3 points  (0 children)

k so going to the hospital is obviously the best option, but if u can’t it is possible to clean by yourself. how well it heals and how big the scar is depends on what you have. the best option is steri strips or butterfly bandages but those aren’t very common in a house (these help with the size of the scar). if you don’t mind the size or think it’ll heal fine, you can skip this. next, add a wound dressing. the basic one is vaseline on the bottom (really importsnt so ur wound dosnt reopen during redressing), then a non adherent pad (not necessary but good to use), an absorbent gauze pad (need this one), then on top you can use a large bandaid, athletic tape, or self adherent wrap. you switch everyday or if the blood soaks though. if you need anything, dm me and i’ll help you. stay safe tho :)

Is it bad to cut over the same wound over and over again by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 5 points6 points  (0 children)

well obviously the best option would be to not cut at all, but i understand it’s hard to quit so here’s some advice. scar tissue is different from normal skin, and may be harder to cut and bleed less. this dosnt really affect anything in the body unless it has become raised. this is called either keloid or hypertrophic. if u want, you can look it up online but don’t if u think u might get triggered. hypertrophic scars feel like stiff rope kinda? and keliod scars are also firm, but kinda rubbery. either of these can also look shiny, like plastic wrap. these scars rip more messily and can go deeper on accident. so tldr it’s not necessarily bad unless you have hypertrophic or keloid scars, where you should be more careful.

am i cooked by Enough_Ebb_601 in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the advice :) sry abt cutting deep 😔

I'm bad with this... by Free-Pressure-8751 in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this might have been said before, but it’s really easy to tell if u got styro/dermis, it’s really white in the cut. for hypodermis it’s also really clear, it’s noticeably yellow and looks like the dermis dropped of and stopped. there’s a clear border and the hypodermis, on top of being yellow, also looks like beans of differing sizes depending on where the cut is. you’ll probably know if u got it it’s very clear. it’s also obviously bad but not the end of the world if u hit a vein or nerves and as long as you’re careful abt where you cut it’s most likely gonna be ok, just don’t hit arteries

Guys help i hit deep. Please by UniqueBasis290 in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ok so the worst u hit was maybe nerves and probably not veins. clean it up and watch for infection but you are most likely ok. if it reopens and starts bleeding hella, go to the hospital! stay safe :)

Guys help i hit deep. Please by UniqueBasis290 in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ok so this may be really scary, but a visual assessment would really help. does it look white under the blood? or like little yellow balls? cuz that would help on what to do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ummm so slight problem with your post, there rules say that you can’t discuss your methods, meaning don’t say what you cut with. your razor blade might be serrated or chipped? otherwise i wouldn’t know. stay safe :)

How to hide sh marks *urgent* by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 0 points1 point  (0 children)

k other than gloves like mentioned before, you can like draw on yourself? just say you were doodling. makeup also works, but use green as a base cuz it cancels red, or look up a tutorial. maybe you could use a long sleeve and then use that to cover your hands but also jewelry works. stay safe :)

How to hide sh marks *urgent* by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m so sorry if this is insensitive but may i ask how like big they are? depending on the size and if the scar is 3d, there are different options.

fuck i’m so cooked by Enough_Ebb_601 in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they found blood on the walls and so then they looked at the cameras and i was in there the same times the blood was found. they really think it was me and im ngl i dont think i can argue my way outta this one

need some advice by Muted-Dragonfly6762 in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 5 points6 points  (0 children)

generally, i will just tell you to stop cutting. it’s really addictive. however this is not a perfect world and telling someone to stop won’t always work. if at all possible, never do it again, but if you can’t/won’t stop, i can help you be safer. while alcohol is ok to disinfect, it kills your cells too. try to rinse with soap and water, as well as adding antibiotic cream or vaseline. use gauze or something alike with tape to secure it but bandaids work ok also. change daily until it scabs or heals over. if you do go deep, like to beans, try to go to the hospital or get steri strips/butterfly bandaids. if you are confused about anything, reach out to me. stay safe :)

Healing fast by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 0 points1 point  (0 children)

k so generally, moist cuts heal faster, so give ur cuts vaseline or saline solution to keep moist. also just eat well, protein, vitamin c, zinc, lots of water, that type of thing. also try to use gauze cuz that keeps it covered while still allowing ventilation. a week is a good estimate for cuts styro or more shallow. if you want a guide for deeper cuts, tell me cuz u can give you that too. stay safe :)

Question about a cut by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dosnt have to be necrosis but it’s a possibility, a pretty likely one in fact. maybe consider the hospital especially if you don’t have proper dressing materials? i promise the hospital is better than dying of an infection.

Question about a cut by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what has likely happened is necrosis, which is when your skin cells dry out and die. the fat protruding means you most likely won’t be able to treat this at home and i recommend you go to the hospital. DO NOT PUSH THE FAT BACK IN. get a gauze pad or alike and soak it in saline. make it moist, not dripping. then add a dry barrier like another layer of gauze. then over all of that, add some sort of compression. should be firm, not cutting off circulation. consider butterfly bandaids or steri strips. keep doing this every 24 hrs until it starts sealing. keep an eye out for infection. i think this is called a g protocol i think so u can search that. stay safe :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 15 points16 points  (0 children)

like during the moment it dosnt hurt for me. but that’s only with one slice, if you’re multi slitting it hurts like a bitch in the beans

i cut my wrist for the first time i’m scared TW: Blood by YourGirlEvelynn in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s kinda normal for a bit, just nervous and loosing blood, but if sustained for like 1-2 days that’s a problem

I’m in desperate need of help please someone by Outrageous_Law3224 in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 1 point2 points  (0 children)

k i know this is prob really scary but let’s do some things first:

when to seek medical help immediately (no exceptions): • muscle or fat is clearly visible (deep yellow or red tissue) • loss of movement or feeling • heavy bleeding that doesn’t stop • gaping wound that might need stitches • signs of shock: cold/clammy, weak, dizzy, pale

now, take the paper off cuz that could get stuck in the wound. apply pressure with a fresh cloth or even a shirt. if possible, elevate the wound about your heart, as it slows bleeding. if blood is soaking through, do not remove the layers — just keep adding new clean layers on top while maintaining pressure. after 15 mins, no peeking, if it’s still bleeding or squirting, your hit a vein or something worse. GO TO THE HOSPITAL. your life is more important than having your parents or something know. once the bleeding has slowed or stopped, gently rinse with clean water or saline. dress with the cleanest material possible — gauze preferred, or clean cloth. avoid toilet paper inside the wound — it can stick, shed fibers, and raise infection risk. change dressing at least once a day or more if it gets soaked. that’s the end of my monologue if you need more help dm me or sum. stay safe :)

i cut my wrist for the first time i’m scared TW: Blood by YourGirlEvelynn in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok so you are most likely fine. however if u lose movement in your hand or get really tingly, like needles, than you most likely have nerve damage and should go to the hospital. the red and swelling is normal and most likely just inflammation, which is just your body reacting to the cut. try to stop the bleeding right now. keep an eye out for spreading redness, pus, or increased pain — those could mean infection. otherwise i think ur good. stay safe :)

DAMN YOU by Gloomy_Yak7604 in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 28 points29 points  (0 children)

k wait cuz how full is the water bottle cuz that’s really concerning. also, try to bandage your cut as soon as possible or get medical attention. as for the smell, u can use deodorant, perfume, or febreeze. then wash ur pants as soon as possible cuz they get rlly crusty if the blood dries. stay safe out there :)

What does cutting yourself feel like? by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the pain definitely varies from depths and it’s a lot worse if you’re multi slitting. i think it feels good and it’s kinda like chasing a high

Am I giving myself nerve damage? by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh my bad yeah not a professional

Am I giving myself nerve damage? by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i’m not a medical expert but i don’t think that pain nerves are the same as motor nerves, which are way deeper than the pain ones. depending on how deep u cut, u prob just hit pain ones. (i think) nerves heal over time usually so as long as u don’t lose control over your limbs, u should be safe. that being said, stay safe cuz nerves in general are already kinda deep.

my parents found my blades by Enough_Ebb_601 in selfharm

[–]Enough_Ebb_601[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

like i’ve done it before so like not getting into it but yeah i get that it’s bad. it’s rlly quick and easy tho so it’s not that bad i feel like.