Never in obvious places, but I get fixated on picking my skin if I get a pimple, scab, or something relative. I've had what started out as a pimple, turned into an even bigger scab, and because my skin isn't smooth I HAVE TO pick it off. How do I get past this?

em.jem

Date posted: 4y

You can’t just stop because it won’t be sustainable. You need to replace the behavior with something else that’s not harmful like a fidget. Dermatillomania and trichotillomania are extremely hard to treat, but it’s not impossible to recover from it! You’ve got this 💗

SmilesRconta...

Date posted: 4y

I already use all sorts of fidgets. Any other great suggestions. I've been dealing with this for decades. It's tiring.

em.jem

Date posted: 4y

@SmilesRcontagious I’ve been dealing with both for more than 5 years now. It’s really hard to find a substitute behavior. It’s possible that medication may help. It may also help to identify your triggers. I wish I was more of a help. 😰

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