I feel like my ocd has manifested in picking my skin. For the last few years of my skin doesn’t feel smooth, i pick it. This has led to infections and scars that are embarrassing. What are some things i can do?
i really feel you on this. i constantly pick at my head and my fingers and my acne. my head’s got scabs all over it. when i was younger, i would eat grapes but i would peel the skin off with my teeth which was satisfying because it felt like skin.
@tayleraf That’s a good idea
I deal with this too and it’s hard to stop bc I tend to do it out of habit without noticing it. I also find that having longer nails helps with this too bc it makes it more difficult to pick at. It also gives me an excuse to go out and get my nails done lol 💅
I struggled with the same things. It was so painful I’m so sorry. I eventually started investing in thick nails and tried to minimize mirrors and or the lighting around them. I hope that helps at least a little
Im always trashy popping off my fake nails picking at myself 😝
This is why I’m starting therapy tomorrow. Skin picking has caused me so much distress. I had to have plastic surgery a few years ago and I’m still doing it that’s how I know I need help.
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