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Why do I hate seeing my cuts healing

User Profile: Tired10o
Tired10o August 31st, 2025

I don’t know why, but I always hate when I see my cuts healing. It always makes me want to cut again over them, even tho i know i should be happy that they’re healing. Is it just me or not? Because I feel so weird for thinking like this.

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User Profile: yumii88
yumii88 August 31st, 2025

@Tired10o I just want you to know I’m really glad you shared this. It sounds like seeing your cuts heal is bringing up some strong emotions, and that’s completely valid.


Sometimes when people feel this way, it’s not really about the cuts themselves, but about what they represent. Maybe pain, control, or something they’re struggling with inside. If you ever want to talk about what’s underneath those feelings, I’m here for you.

You don’t have to go through this by yourself, though. It might help to talk to a therapist or someone trained to give deeper support. You deserve care that really helps.

And if you're open to it, there are also small ways to cope when those urges come up, like drawing on your skin, holding an ice cube, or journaling. Not as a fix, just as something to try if you ever need a different kind of outlet
User Profile: friendlyWillow4007
friendlyWillow4007 September 12th, 2025

I feel the same way

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User Profile: LightWinter3974
LightWinter3974 September 15th, 2025

@friendlyWillow4007

*sending a soft hug if its ok*

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User Profile: Ray26
Ray26 September 21st, 2025

@Tired10o

I get that. For me, I think it may be something about how my scars hurting means that I've gone though something, and being able to see them is like having a physical representation of the frustration/overwhelming-ness I get. Like it's validating that that pain is there. But when they heal, it's like it was for nothing all over again. Like not even my own skin believed I deserve to have a reminder that my pain is real. 

I know this is more of just sharing my similar experience than advice or warm words, but I'm here with you. And I see you. And if it seems like you may feel the same way, then I wanna tell you just cause your scars heal does not mean that that pain is gone. It doesn't mean it's not there. Good luck, my friend <3

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