poking and pinching with earrings ???

Posted March 6th, 2010 by hopeful_4_bette...
do any of you poke or pinch at your skin with earrings to try to pop something that you feel under your skin ???
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On March 13th, 2010 Miserable said:
Paper clips? Ouch! Those aren't even sharp... I have used thumbtacks before, but they're thin and sharp and can fit in the pore.
On March 8th, 2010 paula_2010 said:
Yes. I've done this a few times and have been tempted to many, many more. I've also used paperclips. Try keeping these things out of reach. One thing about stopping picking that is so hard is our own body is our weapon--we can't escape it. But we can try to keep other things out of reach. Sometimes when I've been tempted to use things I've been able to take the time it takes to find something to use and calm down enough to stop myself. Good luck! It is amazing how I can identify with so many of you. If I didn't know better, I would read your posts and think I'd written them myself.
For information on the skin picking disorder (Dermatillomania), symptoms, causes and treatment methods, get the Complete Guide to Skin Picking Disorders.