Dermatillomania (chronic skin picking) is NOT your fault
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Dermatillomania or related behaviors affect approx. 1 in 20 people.
There might not be a magic pill that can cure it, but there are management strategies out there so that those who suffer with this condition can feel more in control of their behavior!
View more resources at www.habitaware.com
Or visit www.pickingme.org
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I'm not diagnosed but I most definitely have this. My arms are covered in scabs and scars and every time my mom sees it she never fails to tell me how bad it looks and it really doesn't help the situation. Plus she doesn't understand that I can't just stop picking. It's not that easy
same
Same I always pick at rough places, I have all the symptoms, and my dad also picks his face without noticing
God!! I thought I was the only one! I cannot wear short sleeves anymore because my arms and legs are covered in scars and it's a huge insecurity :(
Me to.
I'm a 18 years old male. I started picking r my arms randomly 2 years ago cause whenever I run my hand through my arm I would feel the bumps and it triggers me to pick it. It got worse and worse overtime where I now I have big scabs on my arm. I moved from picking my arm to my back and I started getting acne on my face so I started to pick my face as well.By this time I new I have a huge problem seeing all the scabs on my back and arms.I told my parents but they were just disgusted at me and never actually helped me see a doctor. My arms are mostly healed but there are obvious marks/scabs that is slightly faded away. I started to pick my scalp and it has been the worst out of all. I cant help my self stop it. I need to see a doctor soon before it gets any worse.
Not diagnosed, but ive cried over the fact i pick my skin so much and how many scars i have from it. I cant help it it annoys me sm and yet i still do it 😭 i get so angry and upset.
oh i feel it. its not easy but can you slowly work toward trading the anger for love. know that these behaviors are serving a purpose of self soothing but they dont serve us well. when you start to respond with love - you can find relief. we'd be honored to support you on this journey. check out our resources and tools at www.habitaware.com love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀, Aneela (HabitAware cofounder in trichotillomania recovery & the person in the video)
Same I thought I was the only person 😭😭😭, I feel really embarrassed
Man, I’m literally crying right now… I thought it was something crazy people do (or so that’s what my mom told me), and I never realized how common it is. For the past 3 years I’ve been plucking my eyelashes and eyebrows as it’s a weird urge just to do it. Thank you so much for making this channel! I feel so much more secure and supported as I’m trying to quit this habit! 😭❤
You're not alone! So glad that you found this channel and you can learn that people with Dermatillomania are awesome, unique, talented individuals (just like you)!
FINALLY
I saw a video saying
"To help skincare stop picking ur skin"
And alot of ppl are like when i tell them
"Dont do that."
Yep. People don't get it...that's why we try to raise awareness!
It's the hardest habit to break!!
its only hard if you don't have a plan! We've helped 40,000 people in 80 countries and created a process that works! check us out at www.habitaware.com love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀, Aneela (HabitAware cofounder in trichotillomania recovery) (I'm the person in the video!)
I do that too!! How to stop? I think it increases my acne too
There isn't one way to stop, but management is definitely the way to go! Certain therapists specialize in BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors) and combine aspects of talk therapy, habit reversal training, cognitive behavioral therapy, awareness bracelets, and support groups. The best way, in my experience, is to redirect the urge and ride it out with something that might not be as satisfying as skin picking, but good enough to get through it. Sending love!
A thing that helps me to an extent is holding something like a fidget such as a Rubix cube
@@Stolasupremecy those can be helpful in certain situations. its important to choose the right replacement strategy for the moment.
It all goes with my endocrine diseases, which caused my mental illness, especially the thyroid, one of the things they check for mental health
I have a bunch of scabs and scars on my legs from it. It really affects my self asteem.
thank you for sharing. 100% know that feeling. Remember that htis is a subconscious condition, your primal brain at work...it's not something you have control over because it's automatic. Getting comfortable with this understanding helps you chip away at the shame... AND you can learn to tune & reconnect body with mind and learn to take control. That's where our smart awareness bracelet and other tools come into play. love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀, Aneela (HabitAware cofounder in trichotillomania recovery)
Same bro it makes me so self conscious
the urge is so heavy. the need to pick my fingers is so overpowering. a lot of the time i don't even know i'm doing it. if stopping was so easy, i would have stopped 8 years ago.
i think i'm just going to have to wear gloves till the urge dies down. (luckily for me it's winter so i can get away with that now).
It's so hard because our body regulates the nervous system through picking. Not the most helpful way to regulate it, though. Instead of "stopping" it's more helpful to "manage," and learn other self-soothing skills that we can use to curb the urges. Check our page for more resources!
Is it just dermatillomania if you pick on the face? I pick on my feet
dermatillomania is skin picking. it can be anywhere on your body. roughly, the main things that main the skin picking classified as dermatillomania condition is the repeated picking, the repeated attempts to stop, inability to stop despite attempts and an impact on your mental health, emotional health and social health. hope this helps. I know we've helped folks with feet picking before. have a look at our offerings at habitaware.com love ♥, strength 💪, & awareness 👀, Aneela (HabitAware cofounder in trichotillomania recovery)
i honestly cannot stop picking my lip skin and i do it so much that I'm used to the bleeding and i get told "You can stop", i can't stop its grown as a bad habit for me, do you know how to help??
folks who dont understand this is a medical condition have a misunderstanding that it is a choice. You can learn to manage and reduce the behavior. Check out our resources at www.habitaware.com to see all the ways we can help you!! We have a smart bracelet, an ecourse to teach you how to change your behavior (not just "stop"), and groups by age for ongoing support! It would be an honor to help you change your life as we have for tens of thousands! love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀, Aneela (HabitAware cofounder in trichotillomania recovery)
I do it since I can remember... When I was little.. 4 years old..I picked the skin from my thumbs and upper lip...then I've gotten chickenpox and after recovering I started picking the scabs from my ears and scalp...then I stopped...when I was 10 I changed schools and I remembered that I did that to my scalp and I love it...and since then I've never stopped.. and I'm 31.
Right now I'm only picking the skin from my thumbs and lips. And picking the scabs from my scalp... It's reliving for me...I explain to people it's like when a smoker Is anxious and take a smoke...instant relief. .
Oh and I always wondered...if I shave all my hair...what wouldall my scars look like
instant relief indeed. how i wish it didn't feel so soothing! There is another way and it starts with Love, Strength & Awareness - our methodology! While our smart bracelet is designed for hair pulling, skin picking and nail biting behaviors, I encourage you to check out our www.habitaware.com/ecourse and www.habitaware.com/community for our digital offerings than can help you tame the beast of BFRBs!
love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀, Aneela (HabitAware cofounder in trichotillomania recovery)
For me sometimes it's even non-voluntary it mainly has to due with my lip there Is litterally bright red spots on my lips from picking it so much it bead the other day my step mom was like "dint draw on yourself" because there was blonde on my fave from picking my lip
for most its non-voluntary -- its our subconscious / automatic brain at work! that's why awareness is key & that is why we invented a smart bracelet to help you build awareness. >> www.habitaware.com
I wish this truth would stay in my heart forever. ❤ I wish I was HEALED from 32 years of dermatillomania.😢 I wish, I wish, I wish. I am so tired.
Yeah i get it but WTF do i do about it! I'm here for a solution, not just awareness. Kindly help urgently
Hi! Our RUclips channel has quite a few webinars on body-focused repetitive behavior management. They're free to watch, check them out if you'd like. Remember that your skin picking serves a purpose: self-soothing, and your nervous system is using it to reach a state of homeostasis (you probably feel satisfaction/relief after picking). The best way to manage is to learn your triggers, prepare for them, while simultaneously learning and practicing other self-soothing skills. To do this, you need awareness of when and why your nervous system is urging you to pick. We have a smartwatch that helps with that called Keen2. Check it out on our site - www.habitaware.com. We also have other resources - blogs, an online group, an eCourse, etc. Management takes work, but progress is progress! Stay committed and take care of yourself! And feel free to ask questions!
My parents keep getting mad that I pick at scabs and pimples but I just do it when I'm stressed or something (they kinda think I "can't" be stressed and only they can)
Hi! Thanks for sharing this with me. I'm the person in the video.
I've come to understand that we get mad at the things we don't understand. I wrote an article to help people with these issues help their loved one understand.
bodymind.com/5-things-to-prepare-for-when-telling-a-loved-one-you-have-trichotillomania/
While this article talks mostly about hair pulling, please remember that skin picking is a sister condition and the same strategies can apply.
You can also share our webinar with your parents - www.habitaware.com/parents
and ask them to reach out to us with any questions. We get it because we've been where you are. 100% you can be stressed -- it doesn't discriminate by age or gender or anything else.
love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀,
Aneela (HabitAware cofounder in trichotillomania recovery)
This happens to me as well
“Just stop picking!” Yeah, ive tried that, but unfortunately that doesnt work so well with a compulsive disorder
Literally. So tired of hearing that. Hope that you're trying and finding things to help you manage, at least!
I've been picking my belly button skin until bleed since I was a child and just a few days ago I discovered this was a disorder. I'm trying to not do it but it became automatic.
It does become rather automatic. That's where awareness and our smart bracelet can come into play to help you!
I’ve always picked at my upper lip (mostly, but sometimes my lower) since I was like 6, I used to do as a stress reliever….but now it’s becoming a full blown habit! And now my lips are scared
It's actually not always just a habit! You might have dermatillomania, chronic skin picking. A mental health condition that requires real management. Visit habitaware.com for more resources!
I've always picked at my finger tips and all around my hands, legs and arms.
It's pretty common! 1 in 20 have skin picking or a similar body-focused repetitive behavior. Management is possible! There are more resources on your page!
I can't stop picking my lips it's so annoying 😭😭 and I'm like 23
so annoying!! there is hope that it can be managed. We've helped tens of thousands & want to support you too! check out our new training group starting for Young Adults -- check it out at habitaware.com/bfrb-study-hall love ♥️, strength 💪, & awareness 👀, Aneela (HabitAware cofounder in trichotillomania recovery)
How ?
because it's a chronic health condition that no one chose!
Wow okay this made me cry a lot which never happens from videos. Thank you for posting this because I currently have huge sharpie writing on my legs written from my body's perspective to me that says "please stop your hurting me" so I think I needed to see this because I blame myself and bully myself for doing it even though at the same time I'm begging myself to stop. I have this really bad and will get stuck in an attack for hours, picked my back gums so much I exposed the root of my tooth, and I have caused serious infections before. I truly cannot remember a time in my life where I didn't struggle with this and other forms of self harm besides during my 8 year amnesia block but I probably did it then too. I have beaten the other forms of SH but the skin picking I can't seem to stop. I even do it while I'm asleep occasionally but after writing all this down I think I need to talk to a therapist about it. I wish all the luck and healing to the fellow people that struggle with this compulsion. ❤❤
Skin picking is taken so lightly by the mainstream, it's so important to raise awareness, I am so glad this video found you! HabtiAware is a company where we try to create resources that help people manage body-focused repetitive behaviors, I recommend you check out our smart bracelet Keen2 - but I also recommend you check out the Picking Me Foundation, a non-profit for people who pick their skin, and listen to the creator's story. I think you'll have a lot in common with her, and she's an amazing person. I don't want to assume your experience, because everyone has their own relationship with these behaviors, but medically dermatillomania isn't considered self-harm but actually a self-soothing behavior. Sometimes knowing that can open the gates to new info and help people re-contextualize, and make helpful progress. Sending so much love!
@@Habitaware I can totally see how it would be a self soothing attempt instead of self harm because I have noticed most of the time I'm picking it's underlying cause due to stress or re-experiencing past traumas, ect. Trying to take notice of the trigger or underlying cause has been a major major help. I'm grateful to know there's a community of people like y'all out there and I'm excited to look more into everything you listed above! Thank you so much, sending the same love! ❤️🙏☺️