How can I hide self harm cuts?

When I did it, I wasn't thinking and I ended up doing it on my arms. It's getting much warmer and my parents don't know, so I need to at least hide it while I'm at home. But because of it getting a lot warmer, I can't wear long sleeves all the time.

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MindoverMatter · 56-60, M

Why do you harm yourself? Try chewing tobacco instead.

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@MindoverMatter: I do it because of stress. Can't get that, I'm only 16.

MindoverMatter · 56-60, M

@fluteacorn: what are you stressed about?

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@MindoverMatter: Everything... Family, school, the fact that I nearly choked to death a week and a half ago. My mom didn't let me though. I almost choked because I had a seizure while eating dinner, there was food in my mouth. Secretly, I was happy that I didn't have to finish what I had left on my plate.

MindoverMatter · 56-60, M

@fluteacorn: Stress is belief in a negative outcome based on your entertained thoughts therefore your interacting with fantasy not reality.

You need to develop faith in a positive outcome. Almost always things work out. When I was your age I stressed out too. I drank a lot.

Now that I am older I hardly ever stress out. Because I have learned faith through experience. Be responsible and do the best you can and fxck the rest. It's probable other's expectations that your worried about. Live up to your own expectations and give lip service to other's expectations.

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@MindoverMatter: I have no expectations for myself. I can't deal with life. I actually have trouble trying to not kill myself.

MindoverMatter · 56-60, M

@fluteacorn: your young and don't have much control over you life right now, but your almost 18. Nows the time to figure out how to get more control over your life so you can be happier in the future. We're all born into bad situations. It your job to make them better. Be positive and proactive at this time in your youth and things will get better. Take positive baby steps to overcome your fears and anxieties. You were born and have a right to be here. Surely something wonderful waits for you if you take responsibility for your life. Cheer up young lady!

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@MindoverMatter: I can't do any of that. I really think I should die.

MindoverMatter · 56-60, M

@fluteacorn: why can't you be positive. Are you in a bad situation. Tell me more about your circomstances.

MindoverMatter · 56-60, M

@fluteacorn: What are some things you like about life? There must be something.

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@MindoverMatter: There aren't

MindoverMatter · 56-60, M

@fluteacorn: What country do you live in?

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@MindoverMatter: United States