sla143
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Skin picking
Does anyone have skin picking ocd? I gouge my skin bc I can’t stand anything sticking up but then I make it bleed and feel gross and have to clean my room and shower. I’m so tired. Any advice?
MaddieGirlieMaddieGirlie
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- 1y
I have struggled with this my whole life. If my skin isn’t smooth then I can’t focus on anything else. One thing that has helped me is getting acrylic nails on because the acrylic makes your nails so thick that it’s a lot harder to pick at your skin, so as time goes on your skin will heal and get smoother therefore making your need to pick less. But that’s just my experience, I know everyone’s is different. Hope this helps!
sla143sla143
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- 1y
@MaddieGirlie Thank you so much!!
elsieteeelsietee
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- 1y
have you looked into picky party? i get their ads all the time. its like a stone that you can pick silicone off of instead of picking at your skin. i have a friend with trichotillomania and it has been a great help to them. i’ve also seen people use addiction/sobriety counter apps to keep themselves accountable.
sla143sla143
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- 1y
@elsietee I’ve used fidgets and stuff but it’s an ocd thing because it’s the fact that my skin isn’t smooth and I need it to be so I pick off imperfections
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