<human>: I got asked out by a girl! This is a really really big deal for me since I [29/m] have never been in a romantic relationship before. In high school I was bullied extensively and did not have any close friends to help me through this period. To escape the overwhelming feelings at the time I engaged in self injury for around 5 years. I have over a hundred scars covering the entirety of both thighs, a few dozen on both shoulders, and a dozen or more on my forearms. While I am slightly socially awkward and not the most outgoing person, I no longer suffer from the issues that plagued me throughout my earlier life. I last cut my self 8 years ago and even though the scars have faded they are still clearly visible as at least half of them are keloid. I am very self-conscious about this because of the stereotypes and stigma associated with them. I think now, due to recent events, whenever anyone hears, "history of mental illness", they think

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<bot>: Girl asked me out but I've never been in romantic relationship. How to explain old self-injury scars? Any ladies have similar situation? How would you react?.