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LifeFromNJ , 26 May 2009

I've stopped picking for 3 days!

I stopped picking Friday night. I washed my hair really well so I'd have no excuses. Its been three days my scabs have closed and I was actually able to go get my hair cut without being embarrassed and was able to dye my hair without it causing pain. Hopefully I can keep it up. I've been really trying to pay attention to when I pick and stopping before I get to it. So far its been working. My anxiety goes way up when I stop myself but it fades after a few minutes. Its just getting over the initial part and then things are good to go. I'm happy about it, I feel like I actually have some control back.
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mamma
May 28, 2009
Congrats on 3 days! : ) Today is day 5 for me without picking. I know how good it feels to do things that our picking held us back from . My arms are starting to heal so now I was able to wear a tank today : )
LifeFromNJ
June 08, 2009
I have stopped picking my head completely....but now I find myself picking at other parts of my body. I pick at my chest, my arms, my legs, and my face. I didn't realize I was even doing it but i've started getting blood spots in my shirts...so it continues.
sweetpea36
June 08, 2009
Way to go!!! It is so incredibly hard to do.
JeannieK
June 10, 2009
Joined a few hours ago and I have not picked so far...Lord just get me through 5 minutes at a time...my forehead has just been itching, itching.., I could almost see a cartoon with some miniature man at the site of my skin, holding a neon sign and tickling my skin with a feather to make it itch!! =)
carebearsz1971
July 18, 2011
Carebear Hugs I'm also a scab pickers had 2days n picked this morning out of stress. I use to use food to cope n escape. Some how picking seems to brings me safety when I feel uncomfortable but I don't like all the bleeding. I really do want to stop.

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