hi, I'm glad u r trying to quit cutting and I wish u the best. I'm trying to quit too so I know how hard it can be.

As for hiding the scars, are they all the way up ur arm or more concentrated in one area? If they are more around the forearm/wrist/hand area, you cud wear arm warmers and prolly avoid a lot of questions (depending on ur normal style). Or, maybe a bunch of jellies or chunky bracelets could hide some scars. If they r more around the upper arm and shoulder, try wearing 3/4 sleeve shirts or oxford shirts with the sleeves rolled up to about where the scars start. If you must leave them uncovered, maybe use some concealer/costume makeup (which is thicker).

I don't really know how long it takes them to fade but, I have a scar from about march that is pretty faded, only a slight discoloration on the skin. Maybe put some bio oil or mederma on the cuts to help them fade, but I really have no clue.

Hope I helped!

Hi
Same as Musicaddicted, ever credit to ya
for trying to stop You have my respect.
Maybe you could buy some makeup
foundation? If you can find a shade that
matches your skin, you may be able to
hide the cuts, and the raised ones may
pass off as being veins if they still show?
I'm not sure though - I haven't cut in ages.
Hope I helped :)

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Added on - I have no idea if it's actually called foundation. Just...yeah, some kinda makeup lol. Not my fault, I'm not a woman

Hi=]
It's awesome that you're trying to quit. I do to.
And i'm in the exact situation as you. I always wear jackets to hide my scars.
i've tried alot of ways to hide my scars using make up, and unfortunately it didn't help. I believe it takes several years for scars to fade away. I have my name scarred on my arm for 3 years now...and it's still pretty visible.
I think the best thing u can do is tell the truth, and tell everyone who's interested, that you're cutting. Everyone has a past. And if a person accepts it, he must really care about you. And at the end, when you tell your story, you see who's really there for you. Don't be ashamed of what you've done-people do things that are alot worse=]

Apply some vitamin E oil/cream or shea butter. That should help with the healing process. Also, tanning helps make them less noticeable.

~Maggot

^in some cases tho, tanning makes them show up more...at least in my experience....it's mostly just if ur naturally fairly pale...

theres creams you can buy that hide embarassing scars, probably talk to your physician, they can prescribe you some.

look when you are around him you shouldnt be so ashamed or try to hide them..yes sometimes we dont need the attention and awkward look from people but dont let it get you down,ive learnt to deal with the remains of my pain on my skin, its reality and people wont question you about it...
at some stage he will notice, and he will ask you to stop cause it dosent make him happy so its good you working on your change of habits..at first it will be uncomfortable for you and possibly him but at the end he will see how much you trying to stop and how you have taken that step by opening up to him in that way..this doesnt need any words or explanations that will most probably come later wen you both comfortable and able to share your experiances..

let me know what you think and how its going..ayt

Makeup helps a little. I would suggest arm accesories and longish but not too long sleeves. Just enough as said before.

I found that my scars took ages to heal but I think you become so self concious about hiding them that even when they are hardly noticeable you can really see them.

If you found someone you trust you should talk to them- I did and it helped so much. He's the truest friend I've ever had and you can't believe how good it is not to be judged for it. I think you can underestimate some people's ability for compassion when you're used to people hating you for cutting