Hi all,

Just firstly wanted to say that this sub has been such a great way for me to spread positivity and to make myself feel good, but unfortunately this time I need to talk about something a bit more dark.

I've had problems with self harm for years, but recently I've been doing it on my wrist and forearm. Nothing that requires hospital attention, I just get really emotional sometimes and the pain helps (I'm working with a therapist about this, I know it's unhealthy).

Anyway, with Summer approaching it's started to get really hot and now lockdown has been eased, I am back at work. I work at a school (not as a teacher, so I don't see the pupils all that often) and currently (because of lockdown) there is no dress code and we just have to wear appropriate clothing. Because of my job I have to wear long trousers and boots so I used to counter that with a T-shirt in the summer but my arm and cuts are clearly visible.

I once went in with a bandage and was bombarded with questions asking how I did it (people not assuming it was self harm, I just made up some bullshit). I have tried a long sleeved shirt but honestly doing what I do, it gets so so hot and unbearable.

So I guess my question is, would it be really insensitive of me to go into work with a T-shirt, just kinda having the cuts on display? How do you guys deal with this issue? I know it's really not proper etiquette and will probably make a lot of people uncomfortable so I'm just so torn.

Thank you for any responses and to anyone suffering, stay positive and have a great day/night!