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Taylor
I have scars all over my arms from cutting and burning. I've done good this pas year at hiding them most of the time.. now it is summer and i cant keep wearing long sleeves and a jacket all the time, i am about to go to camp and will have to do water games and wear a swim suit. What can i do to hide it!!!??
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Personally, I would not worry too much about it. I used to cut and have lots of scars on my left wrist. I wore long sleeve shirts/Hoodies for about a year and a half after. This year i decided to just dress 'normal' and wear w/e. Nobody really tends to notice. If it helps, while walking, swing your arms less and hold them in closer to your body. As for sitting down, you could try and sit on the end of a table where no1 is next to you on one side i.e. If you have scars on you left arm, sit on the right side, so no1 can see them.....If they are on both arms you could pick one that you will use most and hide that one.....If you are right handed(i'm not {kinda} ) and you are eating lunch and are eating with you right hand and drinking with your right hand, sit on the left, people will hardly be able to see them. (...another thing that i do most of the time now is when sitting down, put your arms so the wrist is pointed down towards the table and not like the side of your arm is touching the table...)Bracelets are a GREAT idea, i know tons of chicks(yes im a guy btw) that wear bracelets. You can go with big chunky ones, or go for some liverstrong style or my personal favorite, lots of those thin shiny rubber-like ones. Also cloth bracelets are typically thick. For scars that might be higher up on your arm, you can try foundation on them, I've tried that once before and it didn't really work out for me b/c my scars aren't that discolored(they are almost the exact color of surrounding skin) but they are very raised. It can definitely help with discoloration and helps a little with texture imperfections. If its a camp at a lake, i assume that the lake is not crystal clear, so i would not at all worry about it in the water. As for going around places with your suit, you could try and carry a towel. There are a few options with that, the first it to fold it over your arm like a butler. The other is like over your back, like a batman cape, and then hold it with your arms like your going to try and fly(sorry for how stupid that sounded but it was best way to describe it....and don't hold it out to the side but like down at your sides...).....you can also fold your arms when walking, this looks normal...you can go and look, there are quite a few people that walk around like that all the time....When walking, you can also do the sitting down trick and walk(if cuts are on your left) on the right side of the group of people. Obviously walk on the left if cuts are on right......But to be completely honest, people, unless they are former or current cutters, are not going to look at your wrists....If someone does ask, you can do a few different things, depending on the person, if you don't want to talk about it or w/e you can say you got in a car accident and a bunch of shattered glass scraped your arms....(if they question it or think its illogical think of protecting your face with your arms, the wrists point to where the window would be so it makes logical sense....anyway...)....Personally i would go with this next way if you are comfortable with it. Which is to tell them that you used to cut, it is really hard(even for me) to tell someone in person...I have met a lot of ppl and/or learned about my friends that were cutters(not 'a lot' but a dozen or so...) I would do this if they look emo/goth/hardcore/scene(maybe)/cutter/sad/lonesome/depressed/Overweight/selfconcious/have an eating disorder or are really really really skinny/or if they actually have scars on their wrist..................if they look like they can relate, i.e. former/current cutter, OR if you will never see them again cuz its a camp, you could( and MOST of the time i would.....) tell them, and do it in private. (Or if you are rooming with some chick that you will never see again, on the last night before you leave, just tell her.....for the hell of it...it gets a lot off your chest....unless you will see her again, then think about whether or not you want them knowing.......) I also kinda make people swear to secrecy before i tell them.....not like any1 would rat you out cuz what would they get out of it?.................But to finish off my super long ass response, i just wanted to say that you can use some of the strategies listed above(Both in my and a few other ppl's, {Josh isn't that nice.....} ) And unless the person is a cutter, they will not notice your scars(so longs as you don't just make them horribly obvious). You can wear bracelets, sit down/walk on a side(and hide them by the way you walk/sit down). You could cover with towel. But if worst comes to worst, and they ask, you have a fake story, or can tell them the truth(it is a lot easier than you think) But Relax, have fun, you only live once and your would be surprised at how many friends you can make by opening up...
Personally, I would not worry too much about it. I used to cut and have lots of scars on my left wrist. I wore long sleeve shirts/Hoodies for about a year and a half after. This year i decided to just dress 'normal' and wear w/e. Nobody really tends to notice. If it helps, while walking, swing your arms less and hold them in closer to your body. As for sitting down, you could try and sit on the end of a table where no1 is next to you on one side i.e. If you have scars on you left arm, sit on the right side, so no1 can see them.....If they are on both arms you could pick one that you will use most and hide that one.....If you are right handed(i'm not {kinda} ) and you are eating lunch and are eating with you right hand and drinking with your right hand, sit on the left, people will hardly be able to see them. (...another thing that i do most of the time now is when sitting down, put your arms so the wrist is pointed down towards the table and not like the side of your arm is touching the table...)Bracelets are a GREAT idea, i know tons of chicks(yes im a guy btw) that wear bracelets. You can go with big chunky ones, or go for some liverstrong style or my personal favorite, lots of those thin shiny rubber-like ones. Also cloth bracelets are typically thick. For scars that might be higher up on your arm, you can try foundation on them, I've tried that once before and it didn't really work out for me b/c my scars aren't that discolored(they are almost the exact color of surrounding skin) but they are very raised. It can definitely help with discoloration and helps a little with texture imperfections. If its a camp at a lake, i assume that the lake is not crystal clear, so i would not at all worry about it in the water. As for going around places with your suit, you could try and carry a towel. There are a few options with that, the first it to fold it over your arm like a butler. The other is like over your back, like a batman cape, and then hold it with your arms like your going to try and fly(sorry for how stupid that sounded but it was best way to describe it....and don't hold it out to the side but like down at your sides...).....you can also fold your arms when walking, this looks normal...you can go and look, there are quite a few people that walk around like that all the time....When walking, you can also do the sitting down trick and walk(if cuts are on your left) on the right side of the group of people. Obviously walk on the left if cuts are on right......But to be completely honest, people, unless they are former or current cutters, are not going to look at your wrists....If someone does ask, you can do a few different things, depending on the person, if you don't want to talk about it or w/e you can say you got in a car accident and a bunch of shattered glass scraped your arms....(if they question it or think its illogical think of protecting your face with your arms, the wrists point to where the window would be so it makes logical sense....anyway...)....Personally i would go with this next way if you are comfortable with it. Which is to tell them that you used to cut, it is really hard(even for me) to tell someone in person...I have met a lot of ppl and/or learned about my friends that were cutters(not 'a lot' but a dozen or so...) I would do this if they look emo/goth/hardcore/scene(maybe)/cutter/sad/lonesome/depressed/Overweight/selfconcious/have an eating disorder or are really really really skinny/or if they actually have scars on their wrist..................if they look like they can relate, i.e. former/current cutter, OR if you will never see them again cuz its a camp, you could( and MOST of the time i would.....) tell them, and do it in private. (Or if you are rooming with some chick that you will never see again, on the last night before you leave, just tell her.....for the hell of it...it gets a lot off your chest....unless you will see her again, then think about whether or not you want them knowing.......) I also kinda make people swear to secrecy before i tell them.....not like any1 would rat you out cuz what would they get out of it?.................But to finish off my super long ass response, i just wanted to say that you can use some of the strategies listed above(Both in my and a few other ppl's, {Josh isn't that nice.....} ) And unless the person is a cutter, they will not notice your scars(so longs as you don't just make them horribly obvious). You can wear bracelets, sit down/walk on a side(and hide them by the way you walk/sit down). You could cover with towel. But if worst comes to worst, and they ask, you have a fake story, or can tell them the truth(it is a lot easier than you think) But Relax, have fun, you only live once and your would be surprised at how many friends you can make by opening up...
any tips for a first time camper?
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me and my friends are going camping in wisconsin on this island. its my first time campingg! and theres no parents, just 5 girls. and its straighttt up campinggg. we have to pitch our tent, make our own food, go pee in the woods, etc.. loll so anyone got tips i should take with me on my first time camping?
Answer
First off, when you pack your cooler, it's best to freeze everything before you leave. (water bottles, food, etc)
Daily Life
Shade Canopy / Rope & Clips ; Sleeping Bags
Air Mattress ; Chairs; Table; Tarps
Pillows; Air Pump; Blue Mat; lights & adapter; Wind curtain
Food
Sides - Potatoes, boxed potatoes, Smoresâ Makings
Snacks - pudding, fruit snacks; Meat for meals -6 meals; breakfast foods; Soda /Juice; Ice; condiments - ketchup; Milk, butter; Eggs; Bread; Hot Dog/Hamburger buns;
Coolers
Cooking
Flipper for potatoes ; Gas for range; Range; Charcoal Lighter Brush, grill brush, tongs Skewers; BBQ Sauce Matches; Bacon tongs ; Frying Pan; Can Opener; Pot Holders; Tablecloth
Night Life
Lantern Holders; Mantles ; Lanterns; Gas for lanterns; Drinking / Cooking Water ; Firewood; Flash Lights;
Kindling - Newspapers &/or; Old Phonebooks
Individual Bags
Clothes for each day - Hat, jacket, swim suit; long sleeve shirt, socks ; Underwear; Shoes - flip flops, water, tennis & beach towel; PJs
In Personal Care Bag
Shampoo, Soap & Hand Sanitizer; Washcloth & Dish Towel, Toothbrush, Toothpaste; Hair Brush, Medicines - antacid, Tylenol, Sunscreen deodorant
Other
TV/Radio; Camera w/film ; Toilet Paper in plastic baggie
Map ; Weed Eater with gas!
Money; Extra Batteries; Spare flashlight Bulbs;
Shovel ; Ziploc bags; Aluminum foil
Cleaning
Baby Wipes ; Dish Detergent; Scrub brush; trash bag
Dish Rack; Dish Towel; Big Pot ; Small Broom & Dustpan;
Dishes
Cups; Plates; Plastic Wear; Bowls; tupperware
Paper towels / napkins;
Fishing equipment
poles, tacklebox, worms, fish net, minnow bucket, license to fish
First off, when you pack your cooler, it's best to freeze everything before you leave. (water bottles, food, etc)
Daily Life
Shade Canopy / Rope & Clips ; Sleeping Bags
Air Mattress ; Chairs; Table; Tarps
Pillows; Air Pump; Blue Mat; lights & adapter; Wind curtain
Food
Sides - Potatoes, boxed potatoes, Smoresâ Makings
Snacks - pudding, fruit snacks; Meat for meals -6 meals; breakfast foods; Soda /Juice; Ice; condiments - ketchup; Milk, butter; Eggs; Bread; Hot Dog/Hamburger buns;
Coolers
Cooking
Flipper for potatoes ; Gas for range; Range; Charcoal Lighter Brush, grill brush, tongs Skewers; BBQ Sauce Matches; Bacon tongs ; Frying Pan; Can Opener; Pot Holders; Tablecloth
Night Life
Lantern Holders; Mantles ; Lanterns; Gas for lanterns; Drinking / Cooking Water ; Firewood; Flash Lights;
Kindling - Newspapers &/or; Old Phonebooks
Individual Bags
Clothes for each day - Hat, jacket, swim suit; long sleeve shirt, socks ; Underwear; Shoes - flip flops, water, tennis & beach towel; PJs
In Personal Care Bag
Shampoo, Soap & Hand Sanitizer; Washcloth & Dish Towel, Toothbrush, Toothpaste; Hair Brush, Medicines - antacid, Tylenol, Sunscreen deodorant
Other
TV/Radio; Camera w/film ; Toilet Paper in plastic baggie
Map ; Weed Eater with gas!
Money; Extra Batteries; Spare flashlight Bulbs;
Shovel ; Ziploc bags; Aluminum foil
Cleaning
Baby Wipes ; Dish Detergent; Scrub brush; trash bag
Dish Rack; Dish Towel; Big Pot ; Small Broom & Dustpan;
Dishes
Cups; Plates; Plastic Wear; Bowls; tupperware
Paper towels / napkins;
Fishing equipment
poles, tacklebox, worms, fish net, minnow bucket, license to fish
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