MRR7221
- Date posted
- 2y ago
picking skin help
Those who pick the skin on your fingers- how did you stop? My fingers look disgusting and I want to stop so badly but can’t find a way to stop??? Help!
chloemeow.101chloemeow.101
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
getting acrylic nails really helped me with skin picking
MRR7221MRR7221
- Date posted
- 2y ago
I would get acrylics too for that reason and the moment they come off I would go straight to it again/:
Exxgon7Exxgon7
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Yes it helped for me as well!
.ALY235..ALY235.
- Date posted
- 2y ago
What have you tried so far? For me, making sure I do my nails (at home because salons are $$ here), and redirecting my attention, as well as lots of therapy and meds helped me. I used to hair pull pretty badly as well, but since I researched hair care and have been actively trying to improve my hair health I noticed I have been pulling less. Have you looked into ways to repair damaged skin? Maybe ask your doctor their recommendations for healing your hands (aquaphor, etc.), and then talk to a therapist about healing your mind and the reasons you’re picking?
MRR7221MRR7221
- Date posted
- 2y ago
I’ve used acrylics and then I go right back to the picking when they come off. I sit on a hand when I pick. I yell at myself in my head when I do. I just want my hands to look nice ugh
.ALY235..ALY235.
- Date posted
- 2y ago
What did you do when you had acrylics? Were you happy with the way they looked for you? Sometimes spending that little bit of $ to feel good about ourselves is worth it. What if you were to get acrylics and then schedule an appointment for a fill (schedule while still at the salon) so that you have continuous acrylics until the urges pass? For me, not being able to complete my compulsion of hair pulling because of having a ‘project’ for my hair (needing it to look presentable for work and having a set washing and hair treatment schedule) has helped a lot
Exxgon7Exxgon7
- Date posted
- 2y ago
I think calm strips help a lot, or putting a band aid over your finger and pick at the bad aid instead of your skin
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