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Post by Jay on Aug 6, 2004 11:30:54 GMT -5
OK. I'll be damned there's a shit load of people with the same issue as me.
So what is it that ruins it all after youv gone a week without touching your face? You (or should I say, I) have to do it once more! It's that single first pick that ruins it all.
Picking at your skin is like drug addiction, you can't control it, it controls you, and most of the time, you dont realize it until its too late.
Anyone agree with this or have a comment on it? I'd appreciate a word back as I am trying to figure if this applys to just me or not.
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Post by hoppe on Aug 6, 2004 12:15:59 GMT -5
Dear Jay
I am sure there is an addictive component to picking, since there are so many people who desperately wish to stop, but are not capable of doing so. I have tried to stop so many times and even though I sometimes manage a day or two without picking, I always start again. I look into the mirror, there is this little imperfection that annoys me and I am telling myself, just this one, and suddenly I have picked most of my face. I first realize it, when it is to late. It often reminds me of an alcoholic who just wants to drink one glas of wine and before he knows it, he has emptied a couple of bottles.
Well, I just wanted to say, you are not alone!!
hoppe
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Post by budgirl2004 on Aug 7, 2004 2:23:44 GMT -5
Are you online?
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Post by hoppe on Aug 7, 2004 2:28:30 GMT -5
Hi budgirl2004
Did you mean me or Jay with your question?
hoppe
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Post by budgirl2004 on Aug 7, 2004 2:32:48 GMT -5
Either, or. I am still confused about members and guest's?
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Post by fcarea on Aug 7, 2004 8:20:04 GMT -5
It says if members are online right under their name. There is no way to tell for guests.
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Post by hopefulfaced on Sept 5, 2004 16:49:47 GMT -5
yes, Jay, I agree with your statement. alcohol and picking are both addictions. but you can control it, it's just VERY VERY hard once it's become an ADDICTION. an addiction is still choice based, as hard as that is for me to come to terms with. it's just harder to make a good choice and not choose the addictive behavior. i'm trying to replace my addictive behavior with things that make me feel good about myself and make me want to take better care of myself, make me less depressed and anxious, and make me spend my time and energy elsewhere, ie exercising, being with people (cuz i won't pick around others), and eating right to avoid anxiety.
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Post by ashley on Sept 25, 2004 23:54:54 GMT -5
Wow - I thought I was the only one who had such an obsession with picking my face. Popping my pimples is such an addiction; I have tried for YEARS to stop, yet it is the first pick that leads to my downfall. I've been reading the tips that others have sent in. The best advice seems to write a note and paste in directly on the mirror. Then as soon as you wash your face, leave the room so that you won't be tempted to start picking. Good luck. Prayer for me; I'll pray for you.
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