Scab picking?!
Question: Scab picking!?
I've been doing this for years!. What is it called and is it common!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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I pick at every bump that seems to have potential for being "squeezed out"!. So, I wish scab-picking were the only problem i had!
Scab-picking is in a branch of O!.C!.D!., though more closely related to Trichotillomania (hair-pulling!.!.!. related in that it's a kind of innate "over-grooming", even if it doesn't seem to make sense)!.
It's not usually related to self-harm (like cutting, burning, etc!.) because you aren't intending to "hurt" yourself, you're just doing something that others mis-perceive as the same family as self mutilation!.
See a cognitive-therapist!. You can learn to modify your behavior!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Scab-picking is in a branch of O!.C!.D!., though more closely related to Trichotillomania (hair-pulling!.!.!. related in that it's a kind of innate "over-grooming", even if it doesn't seem to make sense)!.
It's not usually related to self-harm (like cutting, burning, etc!.) because you aren't intending to "hurt" yourself, you're just doing something that others mis-perceive as the same family as self mutilation!.
See a cognitive-therapist!. You can learn to modify your behavior!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am curious to know if u have ever been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and/or OCD!. This behavior is typical of an obsession, but depending on the degree to which you do it, ie: draw blood, dig into the skin, it could be considered a form of self mutilation!. A broader examination is needed here!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have heard of it as a form of self-abuse!. I am not sure if it is that common!. It can also go with certain types of drug use, particularly opiates!.Www@Answer-Health@Com