How do you talk to someone about a scar?
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How do you talk to someone about a scar?
Don’t say anything that could shame them or make them feel judged or foolish. You don’t want to draw attention to their scars, especially in public. If the person is a close friend or family member, don’t ignore what you’ve seen. Wait until you are with them in private, and then talk to them about what you noticed.
Is it OK to ask about scars?
Yes, it clearly is. Scars are symbol of pain and asking about it is a triggering event(even if the person handles it beautifully, you should know it was triggering).
How do you feel confident with scars?
4 Tips to Boost Your Confidence
- Focus on the Positives. None of us are perfect.
- It’s A Journey. Our scars are a part of us now.
- Dress to Feel Good. First, consider your comfort level with your scars.
- Take Your Time. Take baby steps.
What to say if someone asks about scars?
You might deal with things differently depending on who asks you. You may want to tell people that your scars were caused by self-harm. You can do this in a way that feels comfortable….If you don’t want to tell someone you can say:
- “it’s a long story”,
- “everything’s OK now”, or.
- “I was in an accident”.
How do you get comfortable with scars?
4 tips on feeling comfortable showing self-harm scars in the…
- Take care of your skin. Only recently have I learnt to accept my scars as a permanent part of my body.
- Be inspired by body positivity and self-care.
- Don’t abandon cover-ups.
- Rehearse responses to uncomfortable questions.
Do scars have meaning?
A scar always represents pain endured. Pain is part of what it means to be human, and scars become silent proof of that humanity. For some, scars symbolize that life is full of pain and suffering that must be endured with strength and stoicism. It’s no exaggeration, therefore, that to be human is to be scarred.
What is best for surgery scars?
Silicone products have been clinically proven to be one of the most effective at-home scar treatments available for a variety of scar types, including hypertrophic, keloid, acne, and burn scars, as well as surgical scars, including those from a cesarean delivery.
Do girls like surgery scars?
Some women just love physical scars. Women seeking short-term relationships are attracted to men with scars, the Daily Mail reports. May be that they associate it with health and bravery, according to scientists at Liverpool and Stirling universities.
What does God say about scars?
I think Jesus chose to keep His scars. He wanted to remind us we are loved, we are not alone, and we were worth every pain and piercing. “He was pierced for our transgressions…and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5).
Will my scar ever go away?
No scar will ever totally go away, but it can certainly improve in appearance, if you treat it right. Learn about why we get scars (that ugly replacement skin was just trying to protect us!), and you may start to appreciate them. Learn how to treat scars, and you may significantly fade them.
How do you know when you have a scar?
Throbbing pain in knee
What will happen if you scratch a scar?
Avoid scratching or picking scabs. Healing wounds may itch, but you should avoid the temptation to scratch them. “Scratching the wound or picking at the scab causes more inflammation, making a scar more likely,” Hultman says. Get help for serious skin injuries.
What should I put on my scar?
Apply a few drops to a base oil, milk, or rose water. Wash or massage your face with one of those mixtures, let set, and rinse with cool water. Lavender essential oil can directly be used onto scar tissue to rejuvenate your skin cells and fade the scars. When you have a sensitive skin, dilute in a base oil.