I have the worst skin picking problem... advice?!
Question: I pick at any little bump or imperfection I have and end up making it ten times worse I am obsesive, how do I stop and is this a phycological problem? I cry because I have red spots all over my face, chest, back and sholdiers, are there are better ways?
Answers: I pick at any little bump or imperfection I have and end up making it ten times worse I am obsesive, how do I stop and is this a phycological problem? I cry because I have red spots all over my face, chest, back and sholdiers, are there are better ways?
Yes it is. It is called Psychogenic Excoriation, and it can be treated with medication and therapy.
You can try things to keep yourself distracted from it. If you catch yourself doing it find something you know can keep you busy.
If you do not think you can control it go see a doctor. This is not only a habit others can find offensive more importantly it is unhealthy for you. You are risking infection and scarring.
I have the same problem. I think it's sort of like alcoholism in that there several psychological/genetic factors that make you susceptible to obsessive skin picking, and once you start it becomes an addiction. It's hard, but you CAN stop. I picked at my skin for years until a close friend flat out told me how terrible I looked, and that shocked me into quitting. I'm on day 10 of not picking. I've heard you can break a babit in as little as 21 days don't give up! : ) This is a really good website with a lot of info:
http://www.stoppickingonme.com/
Hope this helps, good luck!