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I will stop picking my face forever!!
I am so glad I am not alone out there. Seeing comments from everyone really helps me...I am determined to quit this life-ruining habit!
Long story short, I've been picking since 14/15....i'm turning 20 soon and enough is enough! I will not let this obsession control me anymore. I've been writing encouragement on my mirrors, putting elastic bands around my fingers, etc., anything to try and stop.
Anyone out there willing to join me? I want to journal this on here, share my progress and all that. Knowing others are trying to stop with me would certainly motivate me to stop.
I'm tired of scars all over my face. When I was 15 my baby sister asked me why I can't stop picking my face. I couldn't think of a reason then and I can't think of a reason today. It ends now.
I'm so thankful for this site, I know how hard it is to show your scars (not just face, but body, ears, arms, breasts, legs and back) to the outside world, and how embarassing it is to face the ones who love you. Luckily my bf of nearly 2 years (whom I live with) is extremely supportive and is also helping me stop.
Picking is a very frustrating, annoying cycle.....I share your pain. I didnt leave the house today--couldn't even face my roomies--because I picked the crap outta my chin yesterday.... it always feels like there's "dirty" stuff inside my face even after I clean & scrub, even though I know there isn't. But enough of me ranting. I will keep updating on my progress, I can beat this thing! :) And so can all of YOU!
<3 xxoo
In reply to Day Two has begun, I feel by Never.Giving.Up