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Hi everybody....so I guess I'm finally coming to terms with this! I've never before said "I have a problem". I've been picking since I was a little kid, maybe 5 or 6. I'm 23. I'm at the point where my arms, and face are covered in scars. Its getting impossible to hide. I can't stop it, I don't know how to stop it. I have a one year old daughter and I don't want her to learn this habit as well. Okay, I guess its not a habit, its an addiction. Part of me doesn't even want to stop! Where do I start?
August 29, 2011
Hi you have already taken the first step by just acknowledging there is a problem and joining this forum - so well done. Have you thought about some kind of CBT therapy ? have done this myself and it did help although i haven't managed to stop completely. Not sure if you are UK based but you can get this through the NHS system. Secondly, think about some kind of anti-depressant (SSRI) - these can be very helpful .
Good luck!
August 30, 2011
It's good to hear you're coming to terms with the skin picking problem! I've also picked since I was a little kid, and it was in my early 20's that I first admitted I have a problem with this thing. My arms and face are also scarred, and like you, I can't hide it. I can't stop it either, and I highly doubt I can do it on my own. I know what it's like to get a sick sense of happiness from it, it's very disturbing. I really like the website stoppickingonme.com I think it gives some really good insight into whats going on with us. Thanks for being here.