tips for covering

[pentecostal girl]

Hey! Hope everyone is doing well. I'm a Si...er, and I'm trying to get help for it. I just told my parents and they were shocked, so now everything is a little awkward around the house. I recently did it on my arms and I never do them on my arms. I'm trying to hide them from people, and I really don't my parents to see them. I've been trying to wear long sleeves but I don't have very many of them and it's summer. So does anyone have any tips for hiding cuts?Any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks,

 

[Mr.Cheese]

I've heard of using make-up. Being a guy, I don't know what kind though. Summer makes it a bit tricky. Some get arm warmer/glove type thingies. You can also substitute these by cutting the toes out of socks and then cutting a hole to go between your thumbs. Multiple or wide bracelets may be useful.
I have a few friends who don't cover them up anymore.

*I can understand if this post is too sketchy to authorize. But I didn't see any harm in answering the question.

 

[berry2000]

Sorry to hear about your struggle with cutting. It is a hard battle. One I am just find my way out of. I have in the past struggles with it for the past 8 years so I know many ways to "hide it". But somehow I feel it would be counterproductive for me to share with you how to hide your secret. Hiding it is such a game and also kind of feels like a lie to those around you. Don't know how to explain it except it keeps and fuels the cutting. I am so glad to hear you told your parents. That must have been really hard and taken a lot of courage. I wish you well on your recovery. And if you ever need someone to talk to please PM me.

 

[momgreenlady]

If you told your parents then you shouldn't have to hide it from them. I used to wear a jacket in the summer. I even worked at the pool and I would wear a jacket over my swim suit in the hot sun. We can go to extremes to hide our pain can't we? I have also seen people use those wrist bands to hide cuts and scars. I understand not wanting to have to explain it but most people won't even ask you about it if they do see it. I'm glad that your parents know and I pray that it gets better for you.

 

[oneandlonely]

Hey! Hope everyone is doing well. I'm a Si...er, and I'm trying to get help for it. I just told my parents and they were shocked, so now everything is a little awkward around the house. I recently did it on my arms and I never do them on my arms. I'm trying to hide them from people, and I really don't my parents to see them. I've been trying to wear long sleeves but I don't have very many of them and it's summer. So does anyone have any tips for hiding cuts?Any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks,

I was really awkward around my house when mom and dad found out. I did everything I could to hide them. I'm not allowed to hide them anymore and I don't really care to... but

Arm warmers work well. Like Mr.Cheese said, you can make them out of toe socks. I knitted myself a pair.

bracelets, lots of bracelets was the other I did. like sweatbands are good.

I've heard makeup does well, but that wouldn't work on fresh one (please don't try putting it on fresh ones). Makeup has never worked for me tho, I'm so pale it makes them stand out more.

It really depends on where they are on your arm, but a watch is sometimes helpful too. like a bit bulky one.

I hope I helped. I understand how awkward it can be.

 

[texannurse]

I am currently trying a scar treatment that is supposed to decrease redness and flatten scars (I get really bad ones). I'll let you know if it works. TN

 

[Sisof8]

Hey Sweetie,

I don't really know how to hide it because I've never tried to hide mine, buuuut... I wanted to encourage you that if you truly desire to get past this pain and to be FREE don't hide it. Don't hide your pain, don't hide your cuts, when things are in the darkness (hidden) they grow and cannot be overcome, but when things are brought into the light (uncovered) they can be dealt with and overcome!

I am SO grateful you were able ot talk to your parents, I am sure it was incredibly awkward and uncomfortable. BUT... you did it and that is an amazing step! continue to be honest with your parents, friends, mature adults in your life about stuff. They can help you, and even if they dont have the words to say... they can love you and help you to keep things in the light so that you can be more then a conquer through this. *huge hug*

 

[xMMKayx3]

It's been hard since I told my parents too.

I would really just get bracelets or wrist cuffs or something. That's what I do during the summer.

In fall and spring, I wear light long sleeved jackets, I can usually find them at Wal Mart or maybe Aeropostale?

 

[0145xyz]

the only suggestion that others didn't suggest is to hold something in your arm when around them. Like a book or drape a jacket over your arm. Or maybe try chewing gum and playing with it, that will make your forearm face you. Hmmm, sorry I don't have any better suggestions.

 

[Akathist]

Recovery staff are closing this thread. Self Injury behavior is very very serious and it is unhealthy to hide it from one's parents and others. At no time is hiding behavior to be encouraged in these forums.

The purpose of Self Injury forums is to only encourage the stopping of this behavior through receiving professional counseling and spiritual growth.