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Post by Glamourchick24 on May 24, 2004 22:52:39 GMT -5
I pick my face to the extreme, I stand in front of the mirrors for honesty an hour to 2 hours a night picking at anything and everything at my face. I contstantly tell my self not to do it because I know how horrible it looks, but its like i just cant stop. One time i picked my face so bad...my teacher at school thought i was being abused by a boyfriend or something, too bad i dont even have a boyfriend. Its been really hard for me because i am really self - conscience about my face, and then when i do this it makes me feel terrible about myself and my face, i really dont know what to do, ive read some tips but its just not working for me....  |
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Post by oops on May 25, 2004 9:05:38 GMT -5
Hi, i know what you mean, i arrived back from a work trip about 4 hours ago with big plans for the rest of my day off work. I spent about 3 hours picking and am now too embarrassed to go out and do what i wanted to do The worst of it is, i had nearly beat the habit a while back - i told all of my friends that if they saw me starting to pick, they had to tell me, and i really really tried not to - i salt scrubbed, moisturised, you name it i did it. Then i decided to use a fake tan, word of warning to all skin pickers, do not use! The tan must've sunk into some of my bigger pores and it was like Christmas for my skin picking instinct. All of a sudden, i could see even clearer where all of the 'pickable' pores were (even when they dont need picking which i'm sure many of you relate to). Unfortunately this affects my face, arms, legs (previously just upper legs but i have now migrated south to the lower legs too!) and chest. I have no idea what else i can do, i really want to stop again but every time i pick them i am severely back to square one - seriously, i dont just pick, i PICK. Any hints or tips, do let me know. I too have read some others but i've tried most and am at a dead end now  |
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Post by Ari on May 27, 2004 18:20:32 GMT -5
hey guys..i am a finger picker, and with me, i will sit for at least an hour sometimes picking, fixing, grooming, and all that. i get really frustrated, and even when i start bleeding and hurting, i dont stop, because i have to finish. and rite now i am peeling from sunburn, and want to pick that. and i just got new earrings and one of the holes is all scabby or whatever, so u can guess what i do there. ive read tips too, and they have not worked yet for me. i have been trying zt, i was really successful at one point, but im doing quite badly now. however, as with any negative situation, it is essential to keep positive. instead of picking my fingers, i put on lotion sometimes..so maybe there is some type of face cream you can apply. make sure you talk to people whom you are close to, for if they care about you, they will help you. keep your hands busy....if they are busy they cant touch your face or the rest of your body. keep yourself busy and distracted, then you wont think of picking as much. this may be some of the same stuff you always hear, but i hope it will help. we are all here for you, so dont get discouraged. think of this rut we are in like a cloud, clouds eventually pass over. don't give up, because you WILL heal. maybe today is not your day, but tomorrow is a new day, and you will shine.
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Post by skigirl on May 27, 2004 18:32:17 GMT -5
Hello! Have any of you read the posts by PhMichelle, "One Day at a Time?" I've read partway through it and found it pretty inspiring. As far as I read, she has had some pretty good success. Also, CoolHandLuke has done pretty well - I think for like six weeks, no pick. The one thing I've found that helps the most is reading posts and writing in to this site. I've been doing it a lot, because at times when I would usually pick I just sit down at the computer and log in instead. I feel instantly connected and somehow more accountable. I read somewhere that it only takes really two weeks to kick a habit. Sounds a bit optimistic, but it's my goal. To take two weeks, one minute, hour, or day at a time. Write me next time you want to pick. I check in enough times per day usually that I'll get back to you pretty soon. Skigirl
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Post by extremepicker on May 30, 2004 6:02:05 GMT -5
Hi I have suffered with this disorder since i was 14 i am now 27. I get very depressed about my skin although I have good days I've noticed it's when I'm less anxious I don't pick as much. Being an anxious person I've tried calm tablets breathing techniques but to no avail. I even tried tying my hands together while I'm in bed as this is my worse time for picking. I want to stop but I go into overdrive and dig my face to death even if theres not much to pick I'll find some. My back is the worst, it really gets me down as i can't wear nice low tops. The only time it goes completely is when i get a tan then I'm happy for a few weeks!. It won't go away and it stops me getting close to men as I hate my skin in the morning or when I'm naked it makes me cringe.
anyway I'm so glad other people share this condition which now has a name CPD. I only wish there was a cure.
any tips are very appreciated- thanks
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Post by celine on May 31, 2004 1:01:21 GMT -5
Hey guys
I have just spent the last hour reading these posts instead of picking my skin. I'm about to log off and go to bed. I will not brush my teeth, or wash my face. I will keep the light off as I go to the bathroom, and then quickly put on my long sleeve PJ top and long sleeve pants and promptly turn off the light. This is my promise to all of you, if even just for this one night.
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Post by skigirl on May 31, 2004 9:24:51 GMT -5
Hey Celine
How'd it go? Guess your teeth are a bit foul ;D, but it's worth it if that's what you need to do to not pick. I've had to do that (not brush teeth or anything) on the occasional night when I know I'm so stressed and tired. It's handy to have some Listerine so you can at least swish some of that around and kill some germs real quick-like. This support group by far is what has helped me most. I am six days no-pick now. I think it's the accountability factor - knowing that I'll be writing in with either a success story or a tale o' picking for my fellow pickers. The fact that you're making the effort to stop and the fact that you're writing in is giving yourself and the rest of us hope. Rock on!!!
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fcarea
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Post by fcarea on Jun 19, 2004 18:03:45 GMT -5
Maybe setting up a little sign with number wheel on the back that says "__ days pick free!" would be a good idea! People would think you're insane, but why not?! A calendar could work too, I guess (but what's the fun in that?).
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