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bottervliegie , 20 Sep 2010

21-Day Challenge

Hi everyone! I hate how I feel about myself and I hate how my skin looks when all I really want is smooth and beautiful skin. I figure that we've got this absolute desire to be beautiful and have perfect skin while spots, blackheads, coarse cuticles, ingrown hairs, etc. is not welcome on beautiful skin. So, a combination of this perfectionism, impulse and, well, addiction, makes us scar ourselves and also hate ourselves for doing so. .................................................................................................................................................... Now, here's my challenge: You've probably heard that it takes 21 days to combat and quit a bad habit. I am going to try and do it with skin picking. I have posted post-its on all my mirrors and usual picking spots in the house with just "DAY 1" to remind me of what I am up against. I will change this daily, but if I falter, I have to start back at day 1. .................................................................................................................................................... I really want to change my life and be free of this and I am going to take the bull by the horns... WHO'S WITH ME?? I will post my progress on this topic and I encourage you to do the same, starting with today as DAY 1!
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chinup_cheerup
October 07, 2010
AAAARRRGGGG!!! I made it almost two days without picking and this evening, after I was already in bed, I found myself overwhelmed with the need to pick and ended up in front of the mirror. Why do I do this?! I'll start again with Day 1 tomorrow. I want to do this. I feel so disappointed in myself. I don't feel like it should be this hard and uncontrollable. I hate it.
picker_rn
October 08, 2010
I'm gonna try it. Tomorrow will be day 1. I can't count today as I already picked, but I will try to not pick tonight. This along with OCM (oil cleansing method) should result in some kick ass beautiful glowing skin, right? I am going to kick the face/chest/neck/arm/back/etc/zit picking first, then go on to kicking the finger biting/picking. Good luck everyone!
picker_rn
October 09, 2010
On day 1, doing good so far. I should take pics to document my progress. The hard part is going to be when my face breaks out before my period. Right now it is not so bad, but pretty soon it might be bad.
The Marshall
October 09, 2010
hi 17 days into the challenge. cannot believe the difference in skin (I am a finger picker). It is very difficult still but made easier as i am losing the urge Good luck everyone
vee
October 12, 2010
Hi all! I hope your own 21 day challenges are successful! Hang in there, its a hard fight but well worth the benefits and you'll feel soo much better! I am starting my own 21 day challenge today! wish me luck! I'm only doing this because I know I've got the support of you guys! I thought this would be of interest to anyone who is finding it difficult to stick to their challenge, this might give you that extra push http://www.kikki-k.com/shop/product/weekly-habits-pad/
bottervliegie
October 13, 2010
Hi guys! I'm documenting my complete 21 days journey on a blog. Please support me there so I don't feel like I'm doing it in vain. Thanks! Address: http://skinpick.blogspot.com/
alumberg
October 13, 2010
Today is day 1 for me! After 20 years of picking it has come time to stop! I'm tired of my husband saying he's worried about me because I look like a meth-head, but more than that, I'm tried of being embarrassed by the way my face looks. No more face/scalp/chest/back/zit picking!!! I know it's going to be hard, and if I mess up once, I just have to start over and not give up! I'm glad that there are so many other people who are going through the same thing. Thank you to everyone for making me not feel so alone anymore.
weezlebee
November 21, 2010
Day One. Just found this website today. I looked a couple of years ago for online support and found nothing. I'm shocked at how "common" this problem is! I've picked my whole life. I'm 34 and have been married for 7 years. I pick all over but can usually control when it is a visable place. The problem area for me is my BUTT! I wear full coverage underwear so my hubby can't see. The poor guy...I am so embarrassed that I don't let him see me nude and he has no idea that I have this problem! Not too fun for a husband when his wife won't let him see her fully naked. I'm ready to be over this issue so I can be with my husband unashamedly! Today is November 21. My 21 day challenge begins today. My Christmas present to myself...so I guess this is a 34 day challenge. Gulp. Any methods or ideas on overcoming the compulsion?
weezlebee
November 22, 2010
Day Two. Wow - that was one anxiety filled day! I had to stop myself at least 100 times. I now have a new found awareness of just how compulsive my problem is! Yikezerz. But...success on day one! YAY for me!
weezlebee
November 23, 2010
DAY THREE. Getting better - less times of having to stop myself. I disclosed my problem to a close friend and she is helping keep me accountable. She had a great suggestion...CUT MY NAILS TO THE QUICK so I can't use them to pick! That is helping me during these initial days until I can make new/better habits for myself. My reward after 21 days....let my nails grow back. :) But - I havne't picked and in less than 36 hours I can see very drastic results in my skin. Sores are healing so fast!!! I didn't know it was even possible after having the same wounds for months at a time. Feeling encouraged...but still feeling the compulsive urge to pick off scabs and loose skin...but refraining!
weezlebee
November 24, 2010
DAY FOUR. Still doing well. But starting to feel itchy where skin is healing. Which is normal from what I read. But definitely doesn't make keeping my hands off/away any easier. But visual improvements to my skin in my problem areas (face/butt) which is so encouraging. WHEN I get through these 21 days I plan to see a dermatologist about scar reduction. K. Here's to hoping today is another successful day!

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