HELP ME STOP DESTROYING MY SKIN

Let me break things down…

I have struggled with skin picking/dermatillomania for about 3-4 years. Recently/this year it’s gotten more out of control. And I am struggling.

If you don’t know what dermatillomania is this is how I would describe. Many people have just brushed it off when I say I pick at my skin but for me it’s much more then just occasionally popping a pimple here and their. Instead when I start picking it’s often for a long period of time and I end up picking at every single little thing I can on my face it till it is swollen bleeding and inflamed. The big thing is is that I am aware that I’m damaging my skin and I don’t want to pick at it. But my mind tricks me into thinking it will help. This is not surprising but by picking I have made my acne and skin a lot worse over time wich is one of the hardest parts.

I have been trying to take pictures and stop picking my skin in hopes that I would see progress and could use that as motivation. However I havnt seen much progress. Lately I have been trying to avoid the places that trigger me and be more disciplined and aware about it. But I am still struggling.

This is why I was curious if anyone else had similar experiences or tips they could give me.🤗

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