Discussion How would you hide your scars?

[Require_love]

My thighs look like barcodes. It's strangely beautiful to me but I think in the off chance someone sees it (future spouse, a big if ) or guests if I'm wearing boxers and they roll up my thigh- they'd panic, or call me names, laugh at me, or both. (Historically, people have laughed at this). How would you hide it? Maybe getting a tattoo? But then the tattoo artist would judge me, gosh people here love to judge.

 

[ma0]

Maybe it's just me, but I don't personally mind stuff about scars and stuff. I tend to wear jackets over them though, but that's just because I like how jackets feel, and it doesn't really have anything to do with scars.

Hell, I've even openly talked about my self-harm to anyone who asks, sometimes I think I shouldn't do that :P

 

[Daenerys Targaryen]

There's nowhere else to hide or camouflage. Invisible damage only becomes visible when a certain level of intolerance is reached. And there is no way to cover any of it. reached that point

 

[F@#$]

There's a tattoo shop in Colorado that does cover up work on People with scars. They do really good work to the point of not just covering the scaring. They incorporate it into the artwork and what I've seen is amazing. I don't remember the name of the shop. It was on Colorado Blvd in Colorado springs it's been a few years ago I was there.

 

[scottishstudent38]

Personally I think it depends what they mean to you.

I have scars on my wrist from where I cut myself when I half heartedly attempted to CTB, however I now look at them almost with a sense of pride, as it's a reminder that I survived the circumstances that made me cut myself in the first place. Any time I'm struggling mentally I look at them and think "are things that bad" and 100% of the time the answer has been no.

However, I mistakenly asked someone who I'd seen their scars on their legs and they clammed up, and avoided the subject. So I think it's all about what they mean to the individual.

Xx

 

[teflon997]

I went crazy on my calf once. Long, deep thick scars from knee to ankle. I don't wear shorts or let anyone see them. I have facial scars too which bother me more, but they weren't caused by SH. I just feel a great deal of shame and like you said people do judge and laugh (even if not openly).

Thought about getting a tattoo a while ago, but way past seeing the point. Kind of have to see a future for that.

 

[Phosphate mate]

My thighs look like barcodes. It's strangely beautiful to me but I think in the off chance someone sees it (future spouse, a big if ) or guests if I'm wearing boxers and they roll up my thigh- they'd panic, or call me names, laugh at me, or both. (Historically, people have laughed at this). How would you hide it? Maybe getting a tattoo? But then the tattoo artist would judge me, gosh people here love to judge.

Hiya wonderful internet person,

From having a scar that is perfectly visible 24/7 365 I've had all sorts of reactions.

Because it's my neck I often think people are looking at me and they're actually just STARING at that. this used to send me Insane.

People can think what they like. It's not like you can always hide it.

I considered getting a tattoo, a moulded thing o cover it and look natural - hiding it with a neck covering etc.

Now I just learned to not give a toss in that way.

I get the vibe this might be a bit of a catalyst for suicidal thoughts like it was for me at one time. It is what it is.

For me I'd say now I'm more concerned mentally with things that have happened to me or how I feel like an awful person and everything.

Someone who truly loves you would never judge you for your scars or marks

I hope this could be of some help for you have a gorgeous day or evening -
Also random thought rn but Think about how cool it must be to be a tree!

 

[maneose]

tons of my scars have faded, but when i'm actively relapsing i cover them with bandaids (obviously doesn't really work with healed ones) but when i was burning myself i would draw over the burn marks with colorful pens, to just make it look like i was drawing on myself. maybe skirts? not sure how comfortable that would be around the house. or covering it up with makeup/stickers? maybe use kt tape?
i tend to see a lot of people with scars and i think it's really beautiful and make me less embarrassed about mine ヽ(´▽｀)/ and to me scars are just really pretty. but definitely understand if it's hard or uncomfortable to feel that way or embrace them.

 

[Griever]

I always wear long clothes so strangers don't look at me like I'm an alien

 

[Require_love]

Hiya wonderful internet person,

From having a scar that is perfectly visible 24/7 365 I've had all sorts of reactions.

Because it's my neck I often think people are looking at me and they're actually just STARING at that. this used to send me Insane.

People can think what they like. It's not like you can always hide it.

I considered getting a tattoo, a moulded thing o cover it and look natural - hiding it with a neck covering etc.

Now I just learned to not give a toss in that way.

I get the vibe this might be a bit of a catalyst for suicidal thoughts like it was for me at one time. It is what it is.

For me I'd say now I'm more concerned mentally with things that have happened to me or how I feel like an awful person and everything.

Someone who truly loves you would never judge you for your scars or marks

I hope this could be of some help for you have a gorgeous day or evening -
Also random thought rn but Think about how cool it must be to be a tree!

No, trees get insects to munch on them. But it's really cool how you were able to stop worrying sm about your scars, really inspiring.

 

[22yearsbroken]

I dont give a fuck about my visiable scars..
The biggest scars that i have, are simply hidden behind a fake smile .

 

[Pale_Rider]

My scars on the inside of my arm are light now. I swear everybody can see them. I have learned over time people can't. Have to look real hard.