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Originally Posted by Tater305
I was wondering if any body else has this problem, I self harm and when I do it usualy leaves a noticeable scar but when I'm around people and slip up hiding them like short sleeves they have to notice them yet say nothing. Its probably best they dont say any thing any way. they know im having problems but dont ask about it am I the only one that has this problem or do people not care if I do it? This probably sounds really stupid but I thought id ask
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I think people do care that you harm yourself, but are uncomfortable with it. In our society, it is considered impolite to inquire about personal things. Even if it wasn't, people don't know how to respond, or what to ask. Some are afraid and don't understand it.
Most people are ok to a point about physical illness, but not emotional and psychiatric problems. Even with physical disabilities, people don't quite no how to handle it. Ask anyone who is in a wheel chair, or someone who is blind or deaf about the reactions they get about their conditions. We value our privacy as well.
Do you have a therapist that is helping you work out your problem? Its never too late to reach out and ask for help. It may not be easy, but it would probably be in your best interest. You are using cutting as a coping mechanism, and you'll need help finding a better way of dealing with the feelings that trigger the cutting. I know you don't want to die, or lose the loss of a limb. It happens no matter how careful you think you are being. You can get out of the situation you are in, it just takes some courage and a will to stop.
Sam2