u/Intrepid-Forever-925

I want to get more comfortable not covering my scars all the time. I just started a new job a bit ago and it's already really warm in the store, and I can only imagine with summer approaching quickly it's going to be so hot😔. But I feel really anxious and self-conscious about people noticing, especially my coworkers (even though I am sure they would be cool with it). The only times I've really worn short sleeves/shorts is when I'm somewhere I don't know anyone tbh.

I also think part of the anxiety is worrying about what happens if I relapse and suddenly go back to covering up again and people notice/worry or make assumptions....

Wondering if anyone has any tips on dealing with this? And/or how did you work on becoming more comfortable over time? Thank you xx

I have therapy later today and I’m really scared to go. I had a really bad night and I >!ended up holding a unloaded gun to my head. !<I wouldn't really call it an attempt, because I knew I absolutely wasn't going to do it, but clearly it's a sign that things are getting really hard to manage again. I’ve been really overwhelmed and exhausted—dealing with a lot of burnout and struggling to function in general. I also recently lost someone really important to me, and I think everything just kind of hit me at once.

I really don't want to go into specifics with him​ and a large part of me doesn't want to say anything at all.

I guess I’m wondering/looking for reassurance here. Is it okay to talk about something like this in general terms rather than specifics? I know that’s better than nothing, but I get stuck in really black-and-white thinking - like I either have to tell him everything if I want help, or say nothing because it feels pointless.