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tips on how to cope: dealing with your feelings, dealing with the consequences of self-harm in your life. share your ideas and maybe pick up some new skills, too. you don't have to want to stop to learn something new here.

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Post by riley9121 » Tue Jun 01, 2004 4:54 am

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mom noticed my scars from previous cutting today, but she called them scratches. i dont want her to find out that i cut yet. ive tried all the scar removal products, but obviously they are still there. i wanna be able to covr them up but not to obviously. reminder: i live in the desert and it summertime so its like 110 degrees, literally...

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Post by magebaby » Tue Jun 01, 2004 6:06 am

can you try wearing a strappy top or tank top with one of those light cotton button-down shirts over it, but leave it unbuttoned? you could always say you're worried about sunburn or something.

good luck, take care, and stay safe.

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Post by Laura » Tue Jun 01, 2004 11:38 am

Hiya

Yes scars are really annoying when it's hot and everyone else is enjoying wearing short sleeves.

Have a look on Sourcebook - the Contents Page has a section on scars, dealing with scar removal things, camouflage make-up, and how to dress so that you are covered but comfortable.

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Post by riley9121 » Wed Jun 02, 2004 3:47 am

found a good way...sweatband...just told mom that im going through a fashion phase...lol...she bought it....

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Post by lazisma » Thu Jun 03, 2004 3:59 am

Riley, I wish that you could just tell Mom. I know it's hard - the worry bout what she may think, but odds are your mom would want to know if her child was suffering and that's what this is: suffering in silence. If you are not ready, I understand, I've just begun telling people myself and now I can't stop. It seems the more I say it the more I realize that I'm opening myself up to other's so they can keep an eye on me.

If the scars are not too bad, I'd recommend a waterproof foundation just a tad bit darker than the cuts. . blend well and use a powder to soften the effect. Just my opinion. Love, Lisa
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Post by bright.eyes » Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:16 pm

I was just about to suggest a sweatband... i wear one constantly.
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Post by F.I.N.E. » Fri Jun 04, 2004 5:33 pm

I wear sweatbands permenantly too. Problem is that as summer approaches people find sunbathing in them strange and ask annoying questions....
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Post by bright.eyes » Fri Jun 04, 2004 10:13 pm

Yeah i know what you mean, its very difficult with sunbathing :-? i already have tan marks around my sweatbands... but its gonna be more difficult when i go on holiday and have to swim and stuff. i hate facing the same problem every summer, really sucks :(
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Post by Lyndsie » Fri Aug 06, 2004 7:13 pm

could ware a neted long sleeve shirt and a t-shirt!
That way you could still hide your scars and wouldn't be as hot!
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