aha the shtwt vernacular xD
In my experience I've easily gotten to subcutaneous fat when using thinner blades like razor blades while being agitated/dissociating my ass off. I've never tried cutting the same place over and over again because cutting through scar tissue is more messy. I don't recommend cutting that deep though. You'll need sutures and that puts you at risk of getting involuntarily hospitalized depending on your jurisdiction.
I highly recommend utilizing coping skills and harm reduction techniques like
urge surfing, limiting access to tools (putting them somewhere that's a pain in the ass to get to, sticking to less damaging sharps, etc), keeping things as sanitary as possible, and having adequate first aid supplies and taking care of wounds.
When it comes to first aid/safety I like to do the following:
- My favorite go to supplies steri strips/butterfly bandages, non-stick pads, and non-adhering gauze/medical tape. Keep the the wound moist by applying triple antibiotic ointment multiple times a day. This prevents scabs from forming and helps the wound heal better and more quickly (I'm prone to keloids so proper wound care is essential for me).
- Keep an eye on how your scars are healing. If you notice that they are itchy/painful and are raised + round, you're probably developing keloids. Avoid reinjuring them by cutting or getting tattoos over them. Many health insurances cover steroid injections to help treat keloids.
- Wash hands and sanitize/sterilize when you can. Just because you didn't take care in some moments doesn't make taking precautions worthless in others. Try to sterilize blades routinely by immersing in boiling water for 2+ minutes. handle them with washed hands.
Take care love <3
