Words Of Inspiration

Thanks for sharing. I find that, after a picking episode, it’s VERY challenging for me to stay positive / optimistic.  
 

I’ve been having a rough week, but your post inspired me to share some encouragement / positive self-talk of my own…: 

• You are not your appearance.
• A pimple, mark, cut, scar, etc., does not make you less of a person. You do not need to be ashamed, withdrawn, or hidden. 
• Perfection is an illusion — and everybody (I mean EVERYONE) struggles with something. 
• You tend to over analyze and hyper-focus on your “flaws”.  Other people DON’T PAY AS MUCH ATTENTION as you think — Do you judge every perceived “flaw” on another person’s skin? 
• Every second that you refrain from picking, is a second you are controlling the behavior. 
• Setbacks happen. They are part of the process — learn from them, but do NOT allow the setback to catapult you into more picking. Actively push back on urges. It will be uncomfortable, but the goal is to lengthen the time between episodes.
   

Thanks for posting this.
 

I’ve been having a rough week, and it’s challenging to “stay out of the darkness”. I’m actively trying to “fight back” by challenge negative thoughts and engaging in healthier thinking…:

Thanks for inspiring some positive self-talk: 

• You are NOT your appearance. 
• A pimple, cut, mark, or scar on your body does NOT reduce your self-worth.
• People care about how you make them feel — not what you look like.  Don’t let your insecurities keep you from engaging in life. 
• You do not need to punish yourself or put yourself down. You are not a bad human because you pick your skin. It’s a habit that got “locked in” at some point.  You can “unlock” it…but it takes time, practice, support, and dedication.
• Actively try to look for the good around you — family, friends, nature, etc. There is good when you look for it. 
• Use your pain for good. Be kind to others — support/connect with others — we are all in the human experience together and EVERYONE (I mean everyone) struggles with something. 
• Every second you refrain from picking — is a second that you are controlling the urges. Keep increasing the time between episodes — keep learning — keep growing. 
  
   

Thank you for your kind words.  I really do appreciate it.   

Remember that you are worthy of living just like everybody else.

God bless.

You do the same😊🙏.