I've tried many times to stop picking at my skin - mostly my arms and face - and somehow I just find myself back where I started. This has been a terrible habit (maybe even compulsion?) since I was in middle school. I think part of my picking started as a learned behavior from my mom, and part of it as a way to cope with anxiety/depression/being bullied. The difficulty in stopping is that it gives me a feeling of relief, release of tension. I feel like it is fixing myself (even though it has left terrible scars). Any tips on stopping would be much appreciated. I do try to keep my hands busy with other tasks, but I can't ALWAYS be doing something. Very difficult.
i pick too but I'm getting better. When ever i go to pick my face, i try to remember to apply a face mask instead. If i go to pick my arms, i try and put on lotion or long selves instead. my scalp- a hat. My back is the hardest to stop picking.
Thank you for the tips. I will try to use lotion more - goodness knows my skin could use it anyway! I didn't even think about picking my scalp - which I also do. Good luck to you, dear.
good luck to you too