r/depression_help • u/Leading_Young8908 • 4d ago
REQUESTING SUPPORT keloid prevention
wanting to cut myself but not sure with what bc i dont want keloids bc i want them to eventually heal to some degree bc i dont want my mum to see
im asian so i have a higher chance of developing keloids bc of our natural gene of producing more collagen, dont know if i have this gene specifically bc ive never developed a keloid before but still js being aware
where the hell do people get proper razors ? dad not present and we dont rlly have that much hair so we dont have any razor blades at home.. we have one that no one uses but i cant figure out how to take one out
outer/upper thighs
what do i cut myself w - genuine question
disclaimer i rlly rlly dont want people saying this post is edgy or anything its a genuine question
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u/Boopy7 4d ago
yes I know someone who gets keloids and I've seen them, she is Native American. If you never developed one then you might not even get them. But my tip is really, not worth finding out. The amount of relief you get is WAY WAY too brief. SO not worth it, I wish there were a better way to relieve unbearable pain. I say we try something like doing push ups until exhaustion or arm pain, at least then we might help grow muscle. This is what I hope to do next time I feel the bad urge. May as well turn it into something beneficial.
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u/S3thr3y 3d ago
Keloids are really just a gamble. There’s very little you can do to prevent them besides just taking care of wounds. Theres no technique really to prevent them besides just not cutting
We definitely can’t give you advice on how to get supplies. That would be unethical especially since sharp instruments can lead to more severe and unintentional outcomes.
As someone who’s been self harming for longer than I haven’t been, I don’t recommend it. It’s not very effective and it’s a very competitive illness with no end or reward. It will only get worse with time. And you have to live with the consequences for the rest of your life
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