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've been picking at my skin since I was a child. I'm 49 and have brought it up to my therapist whom I just started see. Everyone who ever saw my scars or sores always yelled at me for doing. My mother used to yell at me when I was a child. Now my partner of ten years yells at me. It only makes I worse to yell. I know it looks terrible. I don't even know why I do it. I went for a test the other day and the nurse saw the wounds on my arm and asked me what it was. No doctor ever asked about it before. I lied and said my dog scratched me. But now since a stranger asked what is was I decided to talk to my therapist about it. I have also cut myself in the past. And I've been able to stop. Just can't stop picking.
you could try and busy your hands doing something else. Mostly, drawing and writing are very recommended. You can also try chatting/talking to someone. I'm always available if you'd like to talk :)
good luck. Hugs
I do too and it sucks. I mainly pick at my legs.
It doesn`t have anything to do with dry or damaged skin- even if other people see smooth skin I will always find a little bump or hair or discoloration etc. to pick at.
It`s considered to be a form of ocd and is closely linked to Trychotillomania (Hair pulling).
I`m sure you`ll find more information and tips on the internet but you should definetly tell your therapist.
It is not something you can just stop doing.
But stay strong and it will get better.
Hugs