Self-Injury Support Group
Whether you or someone you know or love struggles with self-injury, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, meet others going through the same, and get advice on how to stop. Working together, we can help find alternative coping skills to reduce the urge to self-harm.
I hadn't really thought about it until now, but for the past 2 weeks I've been picking at my skin. Now I have 3 open sores and scabs on my chest. I don't really know why I've been picking at them, but I can't seem to let them heal properly.
Does anyone have any suggestions for avoiding them? I thought about putting band-aids over them so I wouldn't look and be tempted. Other than that, I have no ideas.
Thanks :)
Does anyone have any suggestions for avoiding them? I thought about putting band-aids over them so I wouldn't look and be tempted. Other than that, I have no ideas.
Thanks :)
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Hi, I'm a compulsive picker since I was 7....now 46! I've tried many things but the best thing for me that worked is cutting my nails sooo short they hurt....then I can't pick! I feel I should be denailed.....lol like a cat.
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for about 4 years i have done it... i just use to do it because i liked to pick scabs, and i have scars all over both of my legs, and now i do it when i get nervous, even if there isnt a scab... i pick the skin till it comes off, and i do it on my foot... best thing i can tell you is if you notice your doing it try and do something else
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