Out of the Storm

Physical & Psychological Comorbidities => Co-Morbidities => Suicide Ideation/Self Harm => Topic started by: droopsnoot on April 19, 2025, 04:09:53 AM

Title: Hating my scars again
Post by: droopsnoot on April 19, 2025, 04:09:53 AM
I just hit five months clean from SH. This isn't the longest I've ever gone but, I am still very happy about it.

However, I just made it to the point where I am absolutely disgusted by my scars. It's such a weird feeling. When I am actively harming or shortly after, I always love how the wounds look and feel more content looking at them. I know that hating the scars means that I have made it past the point of wanting to hurt myself and having a strong desire to continue my streak which is awesome but, simultaneously hating my body kinda ruins the experience. I struggle to see a reality where I can accept my scars AND want to remain clean.

I'm sure I'll get there eventually. If anybody else experiences this or anything similar, I would love to hear about your experience
Title: Re: Hating my scars again
Post by: Kizzie on April 19, 2025, 11:28:11 AM
Well done Droopsnoot, you should be proud of yourself!  :applause:    :cheer:    :thumbup:
Title: Re: Hating my scars again
Post by: Armee on April 21, 2025, 02:44:09 AM
 :hug:

Title: Re: Hating my scars again
Post by: sanmagic7 on April 26, 2025, 12:41:23 PM
well done, droopsnoot!  keep up the good work!

my eldest daughter was doing SH for a while, and one particular scar was a few inches below her neck, on her chest.  she eventually got a tattoo to cover it.  i've seen others use tattoos for scars as well, and i also considered one to cover a surgical scar.  don't know if you're into them or not, but it's one way i've seen people deal with that particular aftermath.   :hug:
Title: Re: Hating my scars again
Post by: Kizzie on April 27, 2025, 12:22:17 AM
 :yeahthat: