r/CompulsiveSkinPicking

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Self harm? OCD?

what can we classify dermotillomania as really?

Self harm:
My therapist says it is and ive made it very clear that i do not want to hurt myself. But obviously skin picking can hurt and she says that is so take the pain away from my chest and anxiety. Also that skin picking is a way for me to regulate my anxious thoughts because im concentrated in my own bubble and can analyze others actions my actions etc.

OCD:
Skin picking is a way to "perfect" my skin by picking at imperfections even though it leaves bigger, scaring marks....

Any thoughts?

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u/No-Extent-3888 — 7 days ago

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Should i refer to a psychiatrist?

i genuinely cant quit skin picking and it makes me so incredibly insecure i havent let anyone see my bare skin for 6 years now i feel so trapped. Ive tried fidget toys and skincare but i still cant stop. Would any medications prescribed by a psychiatrist help?

u/Sea-Blood-3299 — 7 days ago

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Scalp picking

I have dealt with trichotillomania ever since I was very young, and in the past couple of years, it has transitioned into dermatillomania. I am so done with it, but I can't stop. I am showering multiple times a day because my hair has so much blood and gunk in it and I just feel gross. My scalp is covered in big scabs and I feel so embarrassed about it. I haven't had my hair cut in years either because of it. Picking my scalp has caused me so much issues. My hair is falling out and breaking. I have bald spots that I'm assuming are from this. I've tried everything to stop, but I just can't. Picky pads, acrylic nails, short nails, gloves, squishies, etc. What do I do?

u/ElisNotPreppy — 7 days ago