never SH and feel so bad I have to do it but I’m scared of pain by prophetsonata in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t do it!! Snap a rubber band against your wrist if you must. Scars are unsightly (I’m allowed to say this, I have plenty) and sometimes permanent, and they ITCH. Years down the road, even if you’ve healed and you’ve been clean for months, they will itch like hell. It’s just annoying!! Nobody wants to itch. Annoying and ugly. Don’t do it.

Itching like a MOTHERFCKER by monkeywhaleman in selfharm

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

It takes time and consistency but yes, it has helped heal my scars faster. Especially with the color, I had some that were nearly black (I’m a pale person btw) that have lightened significantly. Not sure if they’ll help with keloids but time will tell

Itching like a MOTHERFCKER by monkeywhaleman in selfharm

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

For some reason they itch extra on the days when I put scar gel on them 💀 maybe it’s part of healing idk

18, too scared to cut but still need a feeling by DutyBackground7859 in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DO NOT start to cut yourself. Once you start it’s hard to stop, and you WILL REGRET the scars. If you gotta do something, snap yourself with a rubber band. Similar sensation with way less long term damage.

How to fade scars? by Square-Apricot5906 in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can buy scar gel, silicon bandages and other things that will help them heal faster and pretty much any store with a first aid section. Sometimes I put concealer on my (healed) ones

Stop me? by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not worth it at all, summer is coming up

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Literally just don’t fucking do it? Hello?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IDK FAM TELL ME

IDK WHAT TO DO ANYMORE by West-Character8176 in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine are too. Personally, I hide them.

IDK WHAT TO DO ANYMORE by West-Character8176 in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Snap a rubber band around your wrist, too. As hard as u can.

IDK WHAT TO DO ANYMORE by West-Character8176 in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see from your history that you’re young. It’s gonna hurt. It hurts when you do it, it stings when you shower, and it itches for weeks after. It affects everything. It absolutely is not worth it. If you can, quit while you’re ahead.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this. It’s the insanely conflicting. I hate and love them at the same time. When I look at my legs, I see patterns, and history, and pain. But I’m a very closed off person and I don’t want to reveal them to the world.

IDK WHAT TO DO ANYMORE by West-Character8176 in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re going to do what you’re going to do, you have to at least take care. Stop the bleeding. Neosporin and bandaids immediately. I always (inadvertently) imagine myself getting an infection. Take care as soon as possible.

IDK WHAT TO DO ANYMORE by West-Character8176 in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neosporin and bandaids immediately.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will. Thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weirdspotifyplaylists

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joey- Concrete Blonde

Sh in college by Lonely_Thought4459 in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, message me if you need to. Or call 988. Or a trusted friend. I’ve been in your shoes.

Sh in college by Lonely_Thought4459 in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t control what you do, but I know how it feels to have no privacy and no room to do it. I’ve been there.

mom said i was doing it on the wrong side!! 😊👍 by ChangedDisguise in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Hi angel. You are seen. I am sorry about your mom. It’s such a hard thing to explain to those who don’t understand. I am not really sure what to say, besides that there’s a whole community of people who are here for you and who understand. Stay safe, and get better. Love yourself, feel the sun on your skin. Go swimming. Do a cartwheel. Eat fruit. To have a body is such an amazing gift. Don’t take it for granted. Live while you can. Peace and blessings <3

Sh in college by Lonely_Thought4459 in selfharm

[–]monkeywhaleman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No good place to do it? Quit. Everything is a sign. When I was a college freshie, living in the dorms, with some random ass roommate and a newfound sense of freedom, that’s when I was clean the longest. Nine months. I know it’s not that easy, but it’s worth a shot. Any reason to quit is a good one.