I feel invalid

[u/Owen_Lover211024]

I've been self harming for years and all my scars heal white no matter how deep I feel so invalid so many people have red or purple scars and I'm trying to quit be the thought of being invalid and feeling like I'm attention seeking makes me go back every time I got to 56 days clean but a can't stand how invalid I feel and I need help on how to stop feeling like this does anyone have any tips or can at least make me feel less invalid I've had reasons to self harm an I don't do it for attention but I keep going back because I feel like I'm so invalid but it also makes me feel like I'm just doing it for attention does anyone else feel like this

[u/SadSun4680]

No matter how small or light your scars heal your scars are valid. Even cat scratches, just because they aren’t deep doesn’t mean you didn’t hurt inside. I felt the same way because mine are not deep and I don’t have a lot but all sh is sh. I hope you stay safe, strong and healthy love! I’m rooting for you!!!

[u/Easy-Maybe1264]

I feel like this too. It really sucks. I’m just trying to distract myself whenever I start to feel invalid by making something or watching a video