Online Test

Find out the severity of your symptoms with this free online test

Take the test
lil_sammi , 26 Feb 2009

New to site . . desperately need help!!

Hi everyone. I have just come across this site after picking my skin for many many years. I didn't even know what I had had a name. I am 20 turning 21 this year and have been picking at my skin for 17 years (since I was 4). I scratch everywhere on every single part of my body and my skin is completely ruined! I am really badly scarred and have never in my life worn a skirt, shirt, etc. Even in extreme heat I will wear jeans and a jumper to cover my skin. I can't leave the house without wearing makeup because my face looks horrible and as a result I no longer go anywhere. I have been suicidal most of my life as a result of this and also have severe depression. It has only just now started to affect my relationship of 3 and a half years and I do not want to lose my fiance as we have a 2 year old son together. I also have photos of what I look like when I scratch. I really really need to talk to others like me and find out if anybody else has found anything that works for them and also if anyone has tried the online counselling provided by this site. Thank you.
58 Answers
Add Comment
lil_sammi
February 28, 2009
Haha yeah true true!! Well I should probably head off for a shower and start getting ready for tonight. I have to keep convincing myself to go out cuz after what i did this morning I didn't feel up for socialising anymore. I just gotta get through the night lol!! And I'm online like everyday around the same time so if ya ever need to talk either through this forum or our email addresses I will be pretty quick to respond as I know you're weekend is coming up and so you'll prolly be pretty busy. We have a long weekend this weekend over here in Aus.
bb91
February 28, 2009
yeah my weekends are pretty booked, and dont worry bout 2nite, im sure u look fantastic, yeah i should be going too. and il try to be on 2mro also, you can send me an email anytime tho and il get back to u asap. good luck tonite and dont party too hard lol. bye sugar
lil_sammi
February 28, 2009
Ok well I will talk to ya soon . . I'll prolly send you an email if I haven't heard from ya on the forum just to see how you're doing and how you're weekend went. Haha well I'm going to try and pluck up the courage to party hard and not bail too early lol!!! Thanks for being so sweet - I hope I can look fantastic tonight too lol!! Chat soon :)
bb91
March 01, 2009
hey partner how was ur day today? and how was the party?
lil_sammi
March 01, 2009
Good day today so far . . have only scratched a little and only 2 on my face so my face is looking a lot better. Party went ok was a little bored and decided not to go out clubbing for the night but my confidence was good so at least that wasn't stopping me. I took a before and after pic for you so you can see how pro I am with my makeup lol!! I'm just going to set up my son's new cot so I will try and reply when I can. How was your day? And how has your weekend been so far?
bb91
March 01, 2009
im glad ur party went well, and id like to see that pic, email it lol. ive been doing good, i started my own thread to encourage ppl cuz i really havent picked all that much in like 3 days and im on a roll. i feel good, i was out all day with my friends, keeping busy. i saw the video you sent me. Its sad but im glad the guy had the courage to do it on camera. I have picked in front of friends and stuff but i doubt i would post it on youtube.
lil_sammi
March 01, 2009
Aww good on ya!! I'm glad you're on a roll!! And I'm proud of you for starting a thread where you can encourage people - I think it will really help. Yeah that guy was brave to post it on youtube, I'm not sure if I could ever do that because I don't pick in front of anyone but hey if it gets you the help you need then I guess why not. By the time I send through the email you'll prolly be in bed cuz i'm just about to go and set up the cot now but I will email it off as soon as I get the chance :)
RuthyPegs
January 13, 2013
Hi lil_sammi. I know this is a bit of an old post, but I was wondering what help you've been able to find in Perth? I'm in Armadale/Kelmscott. Did you end up finding a specialist who could help?

Start your journey with SkinPick

Take control of your life and find freedom from skin picking through professional therapy and evidence-based behavioral techniques.

Start Now