Need Help with Skin Picking and Cheek Biting Due to Anxiety

Do any of you guys know how to help with skin picking / biting the inside of your cheeks from anxiety? I’m constantly in pain from these issues, but it’s like I do it without realizing.

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Embers

2y ago

I tend to chew gum and wear bracelets so I can chew/pick at those things. Make sure they aren't beaded bracelets though because if picked at enough they can snap and the beads will go everywhere. Hope this helps :)

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