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Originally Posted by eeyore1978
I have recently been diagnosed with a form of OCD. I will continually pick at scabs on my body. Once I get one it usually takes about a month for them to heal because I cannot leave them alone. My arms are all scared up because of my issue.
I talked to my Dr and she upped my medication but it still has not helped to stop this problem. A friend told me to get acrylic nails and it helped as long as I had them on.
I noticed I do this when I have nothing else to do with my hands. I try to find somethng to do with them but sometimes it is next to impossible to stop the urge to pick. Does anyone have any tips they can give me?
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hi, i have had this problem since i was fifteen, and the scars are on most parts of my body...limits what i can wear ect. i too am on several meds. but they dont stop me from picking at myself. im disgusted i continue this, not but every few hours can go by without picking... well my pdr. said its mind over matter-like its that easy-i sometimes will wake in the night and find myself scratching at them, with my hand bloody from it..sorry i know thats disgusting to others who may not understand this ... i too have tried keeping nails short,acrylic nails, all of that..but nothing has helped, my ocd is also complicated by being bipolar,and anxiety disorder so...i do wonder if i will ever stop ..my mother begs me to stop the scars and the idea bothers her, and my husband will bring it to my attention if he notices im doing it, so im sorry this isnt really helpful, but know your not alone, feel free to pm anytime if youd liketo talk, maybe we can help each other? or at least lend a ear and a shoulder,, take care
