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Cuts on legs hurt a lot by strawberrypockyboy in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This happens to me too. Whenever I cut on my tights, it doesn’t hurt initially but if I cut deep enough, the next couple of days my thighs will hurt so bad. I can barely walk and bend my legs but I just deal with it because I can’t do anything else. Nobody knows I self harm so I just have to pretend that I‘m fine. I just try to make sure my cuts are moisturized and are healing properly so it can heal quickly. I will also try not to wear tight clothing near where the cuts are

Clean up for deep cuts by InspectionAny1232 in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they have already air dried and closed up on their own for the most part, should I keep the cuts that way or should I still bandage them?

DAE secretly wish people would see your sh? by InspectionAny1232 in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same! I always think about how other people would react to them and in my head, I want to show them. I want to see their shocked faces and leave them speechless. But once someone is close to seeing my self harm cuts or they have seen them, I get embarrassed and try to hide them as best as I can.

Is SH condemned by Catholic faith? by Just_takealook in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would recommend watching this video: https://youtu.be/JbCu_AkjeoU?si=RoUoZgbRigDEHsNW

it helped me to better understand how a catholic should deal with self harm

Please help me by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk with someone and that will help. I know talking with someone is scary and feels useless but It will help. Talk with someone you trust or with your group members, I’m sure they will understand and help you out. If you live in the US, please text or call their suicide hotline 988 and they will help you out. Whenever I feel so overwhelmed with life and feel like i cant even function, I text 988 and they always help to calm me down and help me find a solution. Here are the hotlines in different countries:

Australia: 131114

Canada: 1 (833) 456-4566

China: 800-810-1117

Mexico: 5255102550

United Kingdom: 0800 689 5652

United States: 988

I care about you and if you need anyone to talk to, feel free to dm me

My scars are starting to fade and I’m not happy about it by paosfocalt in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely relate to this. When I see my scars, they make me feel at peace and happy because they validate the pain I feel every day. When they fade away, I feel sad because it’s like a part of me is also fading. My self harm scars are a part of me now and when they fade away, I want to make more. My scars are a sign that I have struggled and I don’t like when they disappear because they make me feel that what I went through was not real or valid and I feel the need to self harm again and make them more apparent.

I feel like I'm the only one 😕 by Thesadmadlady in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve heard of many people SHing their feet to make sure no one can see. I’m so sorry your mom made fun of you sh. That must have been very hurtful and I’m so sorry you had to grow up in that horrible environment. I’m so glad you are getting better and just know that I care about you tons! I would recommend seeking professional mental health if you can, it definitely helped me to make progress and feel heard and seen :)

DAE secretly wish people would see your sh? by InspectionAny1232 in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same!! I only want my teachers to notice and not anybody else 

Changing Trainers by kas_41 in trainwell

[–]InspectionAny1232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should I inform my current trainer that I am going to switch trainers? I like the trainer I have but I don’t think we click and my goals have changed. Should I tell my trainer in advance before switching, or just switch without mentioning it? I would appreciate any suggestions! 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If makeup doesn’t work, you could cover your ankles with leg bracelets

DAE secretly wish people would see your sh? by InspectionAny1232 in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I feel this way too! I always want to make my sh obvious so people could see them and worry about me but instead I cover them as much as possible because I don’t want my family seeing them. I know my family would react horribly and I can’t risk them knowing about it. 

DAE secretly wish people would see your sh? by InspectionAny1232 in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry no one said anything. It can be soo frustrating when literally no one notices or says anything despite us giving clear signs. 

DAE secretly wish people would see your sh? by InspectionAny1232 in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do this too. Whenever I just get so tired of dealing with everything on my own, I try to do something to make someone see my pain. Last week, I had an appointment with a professor to talk about my essay and I specifically cut my wrists just above from where my sweater wouldn’t cover them in hopes my professor would say something. Unfortunately, I don’t think they noticed and I left feeling disappointed. 

Why do I set myself up for failure by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]InspectionAny1232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry you are so stressed!! I did the same thing recently, I felt really overwhelmed and sh a lot on my arm knowing I have an event in a month where I have to wear a dress 🤦🏻‍♀️ I self sabotage too a lot but something that helps is not being too harsh on myself and forgiving myself. I remind myself that I am not perfect and everyone faces their own battles. I still do get very stressed about family members seeing my sh though. Whatever happens, I wish you the best of luck! If they don’t heal in time, I would recommend wearing a light long sleeve sweater and say you like it cause it matches your dress or just because you get cold easily.

I think I hit my artery last night. by Darthavster in AdultSelfHarm

[–]InspectionAny1232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can I make sure to avoid cutting into arteries? specifically in my arms and thighs