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Old Apr 26, 2014, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rosska View Post
You know, until a few days ago, I had no idea this was part of my OCD. I'd never really thought about it in a logical sense I guess. As a kid I was a nail bitter, probably started from anxiety (doesn't everything), then shortly after my dad passed away I noticed I hadn't bitten my nails for a few months but instead I'd started religiously picking at the skin around my nails.

I tear the cuticles back because they look or feel rough, I cut and bite the skin around the sides and across the tops of the nail. Often until they bleed. My fingers actually hurt quite a bit from it but I just always have this sense (might sound stupid) that they 'aren't quite right yet'. I just need to get that one last rough bit off and then I'll sleep, but then that bit tears and makes another rough bit so I have to get the snips out and cut it.

I'm kind of shocked that I didn't realise how obsessive this was and that it's part of the OCD. Currently waiting on a referral to come through for a psychologist to help deal with other aspects of my OCD and other stuff so hopefully they can help with this too.
Sometimes I think it is difficult to recognize when something is crossing the line into an obsession. I think the thing that helps me recognize it is 1) if I feel calmer after I've done it and 2) I feel more anxious if I don't do it.

I take meds to help with this anxiety and it helps a great deal. I rarely have these compulsions any longer. I also feel like I can recognize them as compulsions from OCD instead of being a little freaked out about what I'm doing to myself. It reminds me that I need to continue treating the OCD.

I hope you have good luck with getting assistance for yourself, best wishes, Donna

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