Help with Skin Picking Habit in Pubic Area

I do the same thing but since I got a waxing kit I've stopped as much as before. It hurts the first few times but the skin gets used to it and it becomes one of those gross pleasures like picking hair and squeezing pours, this is just a cleaner and safer way. Message me if you want more info 💕

I also pick, pluck, and pop hair and skin compulsively. I do also get enjoyment and sometimes even a soothing effect from it, but when I try to stop myself it gives me anxiety. I only stop when it becomes painful or when I am able to distract my attention away long enough for the anxiety and focus to subside. Trichotillomania and dermatillomania can be related to OCD, but if you can I would suggest talking to a therapist about it…

I am an avid picker, plucker and popper as well. My whole life I have picked at my cuticles and skin around fingers until I would get the skin bothering me, regardless of pain or bleeding. I also pluck my pubic hair for the same reason as you. I actually enjoy it but will stop after awhile because my neck will start hurting. I usually do it a few times a week but my fingers are a constant. I paint my nails to stop with the fingers but realized last month that in doing so, I moved onto my face. It took me a month to figure out what I was doing and that was why my face looked like I had a skin disease. But my fingers never looked better. Now I'm back to my fingers and my face is clearing up.... I'm almost positive it's anxiety related. It's a constant battle with self awareness and actively trying to stop and distract, but I do it mindlessly all of the time and have to catch myself. It's really frustrating.

Wow I never knew anyone else had this issue! I pick at my scalp constantly and I have a huge scar that wraps around my head and I pick at it and ant hair really. I was scared I was beginning to have some kind of anxiety issue and that was my release. I feel slightly better knowing I’m not alone though. I can’t go into the bathroom without looking for a hair to pluck or something I can pick at. 🤦‍♀️

I'm definitely with you, but I pick at my scalp. I pick until it bleeds or just hurts too bad for me to keep going in one spot then I realize what I did for what seems like no reason. There probably is a reason for stuff like this, I'm here for answers too! I might make a similar post and see what happens!

I've noticed I've had a bad habit at picking at my nails and the cuticles and skin. My cuticles will bleed because I pick so much with the nail clippers. I used to grow my nails out and now I can barely stay away from the nail clippers. I've thought about doing fake nails until I can get out of the habit, but I think I'd still try and pick at the cuticles. 😥 I wish I had advice, but just know there's at least 2 of us that are doing similar things. So we're at least looking for questions together instead of alone now! 🤗