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Originally Posted by BlessedRhiannon
I'm so sorry you're struggling with this. I've dealt with skin picking for so very long, and I know how hard it is to stop.
For me, the only thing that has really helped is actually talking about it with my therapist. Once I was able to talk about it with my therapist, and get over some of the shame and talk to someone who understood what I was going through and didn't judge me, then I was able to do other things to lessen the picking. I haven't stopped yet, but it's lessening. With my therapist's help, I've found that employing skills from DBT has helped the most in getting my skin picking under control. I fill out a diary card each week, and we talk about my triggers and how I handled them. I practice mindfulness whenever I feel the urge to pick. Being aware of my emotions and finding other ways to cope with them has also helped.
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Thank you so much for replying. I will definitely look into getting a therapist. I was kind of skeptical about a therapist being able to help stop my picking. But from what I keep reading around the web, it seems like having a therapist is the most successful way people have stopped or slowed down their picking.
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Originally Posted by bb2023
I have no words of advice but i wanted to let you know that i care and that i feel your pain deeply - ive been a severe skin picker for the past nine years, i know and relate to everything you've said and are going through. I wish too that something would help me stop - even just a little. Hope we both eventually find some form of solace. Sending hugs (if ok)  |
Aw, thank you so much for sharing. I just want to cry when I look at the damage I've done. But I just can't resist the urge. Right now, I have my neck in a mess. As I was writing this, I had to stop and feel over my neck. I wish I could leave my house without putting a pound of makeup on every day, or be able to wear tank tops, and feel confident. I truly hope we both can overcome this urge to pick. Sending hugs to you