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Hero.of.Hyrule

January 30th, 2016, 07:58 PM

West Coast Sheriff

January 30th, 2016, 08:00 PM

You could wear a long sleeve compression undershirt that you never take off and is sporty to leave on for gym. I'm not seeing other options.

Meamo

January 30th, 2016, 09:29 PM

It's ok don't stress out. Change in the corner. You could wear an undershirt. Stuff like that. but in the end you may have to face your fears. If it goes badly then you may have to let someone know.

pconnor2001

January 30th, 2016, 09:33 PM

We all change and shower naked togehter. No big deal as we all have the same parts. But speak up to yer coaches in ya get bullied/

jockeyboy97

January 31st, 2016, 01:55 AM

I know it's easy to say don't worry about what the other guys say, but I'm sure it still bothers you. First thing don't worry about being overweight. There have always been guys in my pe classes that were all body shapes. No one ever made fun of them. I think it all has to do with confidence. Bullies can sense when a guy has no confidence within themselves. Bullies thrive on that. As far as your scars, just go about your business. Yeah you might get some stares and maybe some comments just don't let it get you down. No one and I mean no one has a perfect body. Like some other posters have said if the teasing get's out of hand tell someone. No one deserves to be bullied. The bullies are insecure and feel empowered by putting someone else down. Be proud of your body.

Bluebyrd

January 31st, 2016, 04:27 AM

I always wear my PE clothes under whatever I'm wearing so maybe you could just try that.

old.acc

January 31st, 2016, 04:37 AM

Hi.
I have P.E. classes starting on Monday and i'm REALLY scared of the locker room. This doesn't have a lot to do with puberty but this is the best place i could think of putting it. So i'm scared because i'm kind of overweight and i have a lot of scars on my arms and i dont want people seeing that and making fun of me. I've always tried to hide it before but I really have to face it now that i have to deal with changing and locker rooms and stuff like that. And i have friends (and bullies) that i know are going to be in the same class as me and i dont want any of them seeing me.. Please- any tips or advice? It would really help.. :(

i have a friend who told the pe instructor that they werent comfortable getting changed in the same room as everyone else and she was allowed to move to an empty room. maybe u could try that c:

Harrier

January 31st, 2016, 04:55 AM

You're not alone! I think everybody was some degree of nervous before their first time in school locker room (more so if they had to shower). But trust me it's no big deal which you'll see on Monday. People keep to themselves and just change. And depending on class rules you may not even have to change much. And consider wearing a long sleeve shirt like others said. In middle school I had a basketball teammate who was burned as a little kid, all over his chest and arms. He always wore long sleeves. I didn't know why. Near the middle/end ofthe season our coach had him explain why to us. Turned out his mom went to the coach and explained the situation and how he was so self conscious about it so he never wanted to go sleeveless or shirts vs skins or shower. But eventually coach talked him into letting us all his secret. We assured him it didn't matter to us, that it was only skin and it didn't define him, and that we were a team like brothers. I lhope you can get that comfortable in time, but it will take time. Like others said be confident since bullies love scared people. Since you'll have friends with you, maybe tell them how scared you are that way if you are bullied they'll quickly have your back. Most likely though it will all go down so quickly and nothing will happen.

Daniel2013

January 31st, 2016, 08:07 AM

i was nervous about it at first too, mostly bc we have to shower but i have gotten used to it

SethfromMI

January 31st, 2016, 02:08 PM

if you get bullied tell the coach/teacher. as much anxiety as you have, most people do their own busniuess in the locker room and are focused on what they are doing. some people talk to each other (which is also is perfectly fine) but not too many are sitting their and studying each others bodies. they are also getting dressed or showering because they have to get ready for pe/their next class/whatever. so try to take a deep breath and just go in their and focus on what you have to do

TimMyself

January 31st, 2016, 04:29 PM

If they look at your body, say they are gay, that'll shut em up

jake1214

January 31st, 2016, 05:39 PM

Hi.
I have P.E. classes starting on Monday and i'm REALLY scared of the locker room. This doesn't have a lot to do with puberty but this is the best place i could think of putting it. So i'm scared because i'm kind of overweight and i have a lot of scars on my arms and i dont want people seeing that and making fun of me. I've always tried to hide it before but I really have to face it now that i have to deal with changing and locker rooms and stuff like that. And i have friends (and bullies) that i know are going to be in the same class as me and i dont want any of them seeing me.. Please- any tips or advice? It would really help.. :(

You're not alone. I'm also overweight, and hate changing in the locker room because I feel embarrassed. You can always try to just change in a bathroom stall...I'm guessing there's also a bathroom nearby. I know when we have our few weeks at the pool, I would always do that.

northy

January 31st, 2016, 05:53 PM

If they look at your body, say they are gay, that'll shut em up
That's a little insensitive.

OP, just ask if you can change somewhere else and explain your circumstances. Most people will sympathise if you do that in the right way. If they ask questions about why you change elsewhere, tell them to mind their own business.