Help How do you cope with people staring at your scars?

[thelostautistic]

I wasn't sure whether to post this in the suicide discussion section or not so forgive me if it's in the wrong place. I'm having trouble navigating this situation. I've been wearing short sleeves all summer around most people for the first time in years. We've had so many heatwaves in the UK and I couldn't deal with suffering in the summer anymore. I understand that people are going to stare occasionally. It's human nature to be curious about things you don't see everyday. But a family member keeps staring at mine and it's making me feel more ashamed. I would say something but that conversation won't end well. If I mention things this person is doing that upset me they just get angry and guilt trip me for daring to open my mouth. I've learnt that it's not worth it. The whole thing just sucks. I wish I'd never SH in the first place.

How do you guys cope with this?

 

[hooman57]

the thing about it is that people stare, but thats it
nothing else
learning to not care abt others opinions is the most basic thing u can say here but it worked
my arms are covered but i have never noticed anybody looking at them because i dont care

 

[explosiveKai99]

I like to imagine not caring or simply not answering (I'm selectively mute), but the harsh truth is, I'm still wearing long sleeve even in 35°C+. Sometimes I go to shop and think is it this day today? and it never is. Fml.