Does anyone else struggle with trichotillomania and dermatillomania? I have since I was in high school and my trich has vastly improved since then (I used to have no eyebrows, eyelashes, bald patches on my head) but now that I’m in college my derma has gotten so much worse. Even just going to the movies can be a trigger for me. Does anyone have any advice on how to address these compulsions? Xx

I have dermatillomania. It can be really difficult, I haven’t gotten to a point where I never do it, but it helps to keep my hands busy. I fiddle with things, play with small hand toys or silly putty, work on puzzles, wear gloves, put lotion on, paint my nails... work on crafts. Keeping busy is the most helpful thing I’ve done for this.

I have dermatillomania too and I wrote a note on a piece of paper reminding me not to pick and my face, and taped it to my mirror. I don't have it very severe but sometimes I don't even realize I'm picking at my face. It's a hard thing to stop but keep working on it. ?

I have severe dermatillomania and mild trichotillomania. I’ve found fidgets and tape helpful. When I was at residential I also worked on a lot of habit reversal training and competing response which was helpful as well

Hi there! I’d like to encourage you to visit https://pickingme.org for more information on skin picking supports! 😊

I haven't been to the doctor for it. But I have dermatillomania for sure, since my teenage years and I'm now 45. I get hormonal acne and just can't leave it alone. Have constant wounds on the face. Am ashamed and try to cover them with makeup. Have tried wearing cotton gloves, I keep my nails as short as possible, playing with a stressball... you name it. Stress is a huge factor for me. And I'm stressed all the time. Going to try meditation and breathing exercises. If that don't work, I'm at a loss.

Oh, I replied to an old thread. Didn't see that.