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sparklyangel

2y ago

Struggling with Skin Picking

Is there anyone that picks at their skin? I do it everyday its tough to stop. I'm wondering what I can do to stop it. it started when my ex wasn't paying any attention to me.

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LexaPeach91

1y ago

I've been picking at my skin since I was a kid, and it's recently gotten to the worst point that it has ever been. I was just prescribed Naltrexone to try and help with it, and I'm really really hoping that it sticks
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Alpine

2y ago

I pick at my scalp. Not the hair but just the skin on my scalp.
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Debbetty

2y ago

me also
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Chessie123

2y ago

Yes, I pick at my skin and pull my hair out. It's gotten better as my psych prescribed me naltrexone in a low dose (50 mg) but I still do it a little bit.
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bexnewmex

2y ago

hi! I take low dose naltrexone for an autoimmune condition (inflammation, arthritis)... I'm only on 4.5 mg because I was told that's the highest "low dose" and anything more is not considered low?? I've recently had to start taking it twice a day bc my body is in a huge neverending flare, and I've noticed a difference. Can I ask if you were RXd the LDN specifically for OCD or your BFRBs? I was already going to talk to my psychiatrist about it next week to get her thoughts on switching to pharmaceutical over compounded to get a higher dose.
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sparklyangel

2y ago

it doesn't interact with your meds?
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tea444

2y ago

absolutely, i do it when im stressed, I have scars on my face bc of it :l
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Kofuku

2y ago

Yup, I am obsessed with picking at my cuticles. It’s gross but it’s something I’ve always done since I was a kid. I hate having dry-looking skin on my nails.
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Ory

2y ago

I have been picking at my skin since junior high. I still don't have it under control by any means. I have scabs and scars that I can never leave alone long enough to heal. I've tried other habits like wearing a rubber band around my wrist and popping myself with it, putting glue on my hands letting it dry and picking that, fidget rings, none of it has helped me personally, but maybe one of those could help you? It's become too much of a comfort for me at this point, I dealt with it untreated for 10 years. I look forward to seeing other responses and hopefully getting some good advice for myself too!
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sparklyangel

2y ago

I've tried natural supplements and using things for stress to distract myself. It just didn't stick.

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