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Post by callmePicker on Apr 24, 2004 20:56:57 GMT -5
Hi all! I've been picking for i dunno how long now. Today i decided to type in "obsessive face picking" in google and i came across so many sites, including this one. i had no idea this was such a problem, that there is a name for it, and is linked with obessive compulsive disorder. so i'm just here to say hello and that i am so glad i found this group. i have been inspired to try to control myself, no matter how hard it may be. i'm sure you'll be hearing from me from time to time  thanks again |
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Post by coolhandluke on Apr 24, 2004 22:50:17 GMT -5
Hey, welcome to our cozy little community, CallMePicker! By the way, I like your name. I read somewhere that there used to be this community called Pickaderms, which I thought was a cool name. But it's gone, and we're MUCH cooler than they are anyway.
We know how it is to pick, and it helps to think about us and our 200% support whenever you feel the "urge" to pick. Also, you can cover up your mirror, or if you don't want to do that, I like to tape pictures of myself from when I had beautiful skin on the mirror, or write messages to myself with lipstick/soap crayons/dry erase markers. And if you have to have something to do with your hands, try a spin-ring or a hacky sack, or bubble wrap. Go to hardware store; you can find all sorts of little gadgets and trinkets that will make your hands happy.
Good luck, and welcome!
CoolHandLuke
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Post by Weirdo13 on Apr 25, 2004 11:59:16 GMT -5
Hi! Welcome! Google is great isn't it? I found out my problem was a real problem with a name the same way you did. And now I know that I'm not a freak and i'm not the only one. I'm glad you found us! This site is great. See you around!
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Post by callmePicker on Apr 25, 2004 18:22:41 GMT -5
Hi it's me again thanx for the friendly replies well i've been pick-free for almost 24 hrs now since i found this board...it's been really hard, but i'm trying to stick with it...my face looks clear already and that makes me happy i just wanted to thank the member "lonelyone" who posted a mantra on the tips for quitting board. I have posted little star shaped post-its with "i have stopped picking" on all my mirrors and it has helped so much!!! and i have found myself saying it everytime my hand manages to creep up to my face or back i hope i can keep this up...i will be reading this board everyday ;D |
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Post by Manuela on Apr 4, 2013 21:03:16 GMT -5
Hi I have now admitted to myself that I have a problem picking my face. In the last seven months I developed acne due to stress and climate change from moving! I am a 36 yr woman who has never had problems with my skin. I tried to pick and squeeze the breskouts which caused scarring and now I constantly pick. I get a high when doing it and then cry afterwards with guilt and what my face looks like. I use to model now I am scarred and ashamed to have my husband look at me! But it feels good to finally realize what is happening ..
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Post by LJMM on May 16, 2016 12:18:27 GMT -5
Hello!
I too am new to this site. I was curious about this even being a real disorder. Come to find out, it most certainly is. Although I only pick my scalp, it's so severe that my husband is the one who told me I should speak to a Doctor about the situation, but i'm pretty embarrassed about it. Regardless, i'm happy to see that I'm not alone & there are others willing to talk about this with me! Hopefully I get approved so I can start chatting!
//LJMM*
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