Dealing with a Lifelong Acne Picking Problem

Yes! I had this issue more severely when I first started taking bipolar meds, kinda came and went with anxiety and mood swings. It seems to have mostly stopped but I went to a dermatologist to help the acne problem. It never occured to me that the picking was a symptom in itself until now.

Yes, I went through a HUGE skin picking phase (which to be honest it really just passed with time but this doesn’t happen for everyone, it’s a good idea to address it now like you’re doing!) but I was and still am a huge hair puller

I have had trichotillomania (hair pulling) since I was 11. My GP when I was young disregarded it, but i have found that being on a high dose of Zoloft has helped immensely. Additionally I hear that many people find relief using the supplement NAC for BFRDs. Hope this helps.

Yes. I got through phases. I have been using clear pimple spot treatment. They are made of plastic I think and keeps them covered. I also find if the are dry and shabby I pic more. Triple antibiotic keeps the areas soft.

yes definitely. i am such a bad picker and have been for as long as i can remember. i was so scared to bring it up when i first started seeing a therapist and psychiatrist, but i finally worked up the courage and am so glad i did because it has helped lessen my picking so far