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covering up

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i have alot of cuts and scars on my arm and i am trying 2 hide it from everyone but the ting is i go scuba diving and on monday i am going swimming. i need 2 hide all my cuts i tink it will have healed by then but wat if i need 2 cut again were do i cut were no1 will c?
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It comes with the territory honey... i have harm myself for years and havent worn a t shirt or swiming costume since the first time i cut!! your scars are always with you even when the wounds heal...sorry
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I don't want to come off as rude by saying this, but you shouldn't ask your self where will no one see it, but how do I avoid cutting myself at least until after I go swimming. cutting is a problem I've dealt with for a decade and it's still a problem. Have you tried rubber bands?
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thats wat i am trying now but it just makes me want it more.
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well of cousre your female so the batheing suit covers less so its a bit trouble some but if i need to cut were no one can see i cut high up on the leg were my boxers easily cover although your swimwear may not make that practical
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thanx for the most useful answer yet!!!
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Yeah ^^^
I tend to cut mainly on my thighs & when I swim I cover my scars by wearing shorts over my bathing suit which most people take as a modesty thing, rather than you hiding something. Works for me anyway
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if you are going scuba diving.. there are some scuba type swim suits (I know $$$$), but they can cover part way down the thighs. For wrists, I would say a wrist band.

When I cut, it is generally quite shallow. Tho, I haven't shown my legs since I started cutting. As for my wrists, I do wear tshirts. At work, I wear clunky wide jewelry.

I hope you can have the strength not to cut. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
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have you tried water proof conceler
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no i havent i will tho thats a reali good idea thats all
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