recently i have had a huge problem with picking my skin so it's smooth. i was up all night last night picking my skin and everytime i tried to stop i felt extremely uncomfortable and nauseous. i cut my nails to like nothing and bandaged my problem spots but im still picking at my skin. i simply don't have enough bandages to cover my whole body lmao. i would love some advice on how y'all deal with that.
oh wow, i totally get where you're coming from! skin picking can be such a tough cycle to break. i used to pick at my skin whenever i was stressed or anxious—especially during times when my OCD was flaring up. i remember one time i had to wear long sleeves in the summer just to hide the spots i couldn't stop picking at. have you tried using fidget toys or stress balls to keep your hands busy? they helped me a lot when i was trying to redirect that urge. and remember, it's okay to have setbacks—what's important is that you're aware and working on it. hang in there, you're definitely not alone in this! sending you lots of strength and hope! ~~~
I'm so sorry you're going through this. I've been there so many times, and I know how overwhelming it can feel. What’s helped me in these tough moments is to use a disengagement phrase, like "I am choosing to let this go," and then focus on what I was doing before or engage in a different activity. Please remember, living with OCD is incredibly hard, and you're doing your best in your messy mind. Be gentle with yourself and know that you're not alone in this struggle.
I can really relate to what you're going through, and I'm so sorry you're experiencing this. I wish I could say something that would make you feel better instantly, but we both know that wouldn't be helpful in the long run. Your OCD is just being very chatty and annoying right now, trying to get your attention with these urges. Try to gently remind yourself that you don't have to listen to it. You're doing your best, and that's all anyone can ask for. You might want to consider reaching out to a therapist who specializes in OCD or body-focused repetitive behaviors for more support. Remember, you're not alone in this, and you have the strength to face it.
oh wow, i can really relate to this! i wish i could just give you the magic words to make you feel better, but i don't want to give reassurance to your OCD—it's kinda like feeding a stray cat, right? the more we feed it, the more it keeps coming back for more! just know you're not alone in this struggle, and your OCD is just being extra annoying and loud today. it's like a radio that won't stop playing the same song over and over again! try to do your best to not listen to it, and remember, it's okay to feel uncomfortable—it's part of the process. keep reminding yourself that you're not defined by these compulsions, and you're doing amazing just by reaching out and seeking support! hang in there, you've got this! 🌟
Hi everyone, This all might be a little tmi, but I just ask that you be respectful in what I’m sharing. I’m having a tough time getting over compulsions of telling on myself. I rack my brain about things that I should feel guilty about, and then I tell my sister on myself, and feel better for just a bit, until I can find something else to feel guilty about. I recently have felt guilty about a habit of picking my nose and eating it. This might sound really gross, but it’s become just a habit and now that I realize I’m doing it, I feel incredibly guilty about it. I’m trying my BEST to not tell on myself for this one, because I am trying to break the compulsion of telling on myself. I think I can get past it, but I still am feeling incredible guilt over it. Does anyone else feel like they have to compulsively tell on themselves?
Hello, first time posting here. Does anyone else suffer from bad health anxiety? Due to stress mine has gotten pretty bad recently and for a week now I've been REALLY scared of skin cancer to the point I have difficulties sleeping and I worry all the time. Logically, I've had my moles all my life and most of them are very small and round and I don't think the bigger "weirder" looking ones have changed at all (ofc, my brain keeps telling me to check them constantly and looking at them makes me imagine things and causes anxiety). I also keep imagining I'm finding "new" small ones all the time (probably just haven't noticed them before bc they are so tiny, light brown and I haven't been checking myself like this before..). This is just really frustrating for me and is causing distress. If anyone else has experienced similar worry, do you have any tips to calm down or force yourself to stop searching your skin for marks and spots? This new obsession is driving me crazy, and makes me feel really foolish, but the feelings are real and scary!
My ocd has randomly become so bad this past week that i cant even get dressed. I constantly feel like i have bugs on me, i have started to hit myself when i get frustrated. Its never been so bad and i have no idea what to do. Every second im on edge i cant relax. Does anyone experience this or have any advice?
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