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My legs >.> *TRIGGER WARNING*

Ophelia-Slipstitch
Ophelia-Slipstitch
I went on a total "slicing spree" several days ago, I usually make neat little rows on my legs, never doing more than three at a time. But I went all serial killer-ey and now my legs are raw, red, and full of cuts from the thighs to the ankles. It looks...Brutal as hell. And hurts like a mother effer. >.> Does anyone know how to heal cuts faster? I keep mine clean and bandaged, but since there are so many of them at once, it is really messing with my movement. Plus I'm afraid of my therapist seeing them through my stockings and getting upset.

Thanks in advance for any advice!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Maybe you should tell you therapist about it. Then maybe you could talk about what triggered you to do it in the first place so you don't feel like you have to do that again. I get scared to tell my therapist a lot of things, so I write it down a lot. Don't be afraid of them getting upset; it's best for them to know what you are going through so they can help you. As far as heeling the cuts goes, I'd say put neosporin or something like that on them. I know it helps heel them and prevents infection on cuts. I don't really know what else to put on them to help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been through similar experiences.. more than once. Just make sure to clean them out really well. I usually wash them out in the shower, then just be sure to put neosporin on it and keep them covered the best you can.
You probably should tell your therapist about it. She can help you work through it and maybe even give you better advice about how to heal them :)