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mdmadre , 19 May 2010

Join My Quit Program!!

I have been picking for 10 yrs! Finally, I am calling it quits!! Who is with me. Here is my program. Please join me in this journey. We need each others help and encouragement!!.............................................................................................................. 1. Write about how you felt after your worst picking experience. ..................................... 2. Set a quit date. And write down the date 3 months from this quit date. (psychologists say it takes 3 months to quit a bad behavior for good.) Post these dates on here for us to see so we can encourage each other ..................................................................................................................................... 3. Every day read what you wrote for #1 ............................................................................................................................................. 4. Keep a timer in your bathroom and set it for 2 mins every time you set foot in the bathroom (or what ever room has the mirror that you pick in). If you need more time for a brushing your teeth etc. set it again. ............................................................................................................................................... 5. Put a round band-aid on scabs and over zits that you are tempted to scratch or pick ..................................................................................................................................... 6. Every day write about your progress in a journal. I always include a quote that helps remind me of the importance of quitting ............................................................................................................................................... 7. Set aside time to meditate everyday. I do Qigong. But it could be as simple as listening to soothing music and closing your eyes and repeating to yourself positive affirmations (ex: I am worthy of clear and beautiful skin. I will do no harm to myself. etc) Also, imagine how happy you will be with this new clear beautiful skin. ........................................................................................................................................... 8. Every week post how you are doing on your journey to being pick free. Every week you dont pick is a GREAT success so let us know!! Also, let us know any challenges you had and if you need more suggestions to quitting. .................................................................... Lastly, GET EXCITED!! WE CAN DO THIS:)
7 Answers
mdmadre
May 19, 2010
My quit day was May 16th. And my 3 month date I am shooting for is Aug 16th!!
Jena8604
May 19, 2010
Im with you...My new quit day is today, saw an exboyfriend last night so I got really stressed and slipped. :( i need some one to be accountable to.
mdmadre
May 26, 2010
I am on day 11 of being pick free (in front of the mirror that is). I still catch myself scratching and squeezing while I am studying or driving. BUT having not picked in the mirror for just 11 days has made my face look 100X better!! Anyone have ideas how to keep fingers off the face during studying or driving??
kate
August 02, 2010
My Quit day is August 2. And my final day is November 2. I try when i find my self picking the car or while im suppose to be doing something.. I fiddle with a ring i always wear or stand up quickly and try to move.
ktgk1
August 03, 2010
My quit date is tomorrow August 4th. I've been doing much better since the July 25th, but I only managed 3 days pick free since. So the 3 month date is November 4th.
hottsoup123
August 04, 2010
this sounds like a beautiful plan. i'm so scared though that i'll just continue picking, because i've done the same things before. I quit for 5 months, and one day just got very stressed and started picking all over again. I feel as if picking is like a drug, it's addictive, and i'm scared of what else i can do, after i stop picking, in order to feel like i'm able to relax. Also, what should i do for your band-aid suggestion? Because if a part of me is covered, i will find somewhere, or anywhere, to pick, sometimes without realizing it. Like i'll say, "hey, don't pick your arms today. They're looking mighty gross. people might start wondering why your arms are covered in scabs. Wear a sweater, let it heal". and then, i end up just picking my scalp to shreds. Or, i won't pick and i end up pulling out hair. I don't understand this disorder, i really don't . i'm considering pursuing a career in treating CSP. But, I feel that before i can do that without being a hippocrate, i must first try to rid myself of the habit.

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