I have a habit of squeezing and picking my skin. I usally pick/squeeze?

Question:

my face, chest, back and shoulders and often I do it without noticing it. Does anyone else do this?

Answers:
Hi, you might, or might not, be interested to know that what you describe has a diagnostic classification, it’s called dermatitis artefactia and can roughly be classified as a habit disorder. People who suffer with this can become very distressed by it but it is relatively easy to get on top of. Please go to your GP and ask for referral to your cognitive behaviour therapy department where they will devise a programme of habit reversal and you should be ok. Good luck.

Yep but most of the time its popping zits

Carefull!

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No I don't .You really need to abstain from doing this ! you will have scars all over !

yeah, I do. I think for me it is just me being restless when i am sitting around.

This may be just a normal self-comforting gesture - just part of your personality. It is not really anything to be worried about. Note whether it gets worse when you are anxious.

One thing to note, constantly picking the skin will easy spread infection from one area to another; try not to do it too often.

If you are worried that you are doing this too often, because you are anxious about something, this may be an indicator that you need to de-stress and spend more time relaxing.

No sounds very gross.

Yes, I know its a big problem for me too. I have even done this on my armpit region while sitting at my desk at work. I am also addicted to skin popping.

Occasionly I pick out a good horse.

I do...and stress seems to cause it to get worse. Some ppl think it is a mild form of self mutilation..a way to get your mind off of stuff that is bothering you. I dont know whether I believe it or not..but I guess its possible.

I have a habit of squeezing and picking my skin. I usally pick/squeeze?

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