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xminstrelsx , 06 Feb 2011

Let's see if I can go the whole (rest!) of February! Join me if you want! :)

Ok. Starting tomorrow, I am going to try and go the rest of February without picking the skin around my nails. I'll post daily updates too so I can keep on top of things and see my progress. Anybody who wants to join me is welcome!
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xminstrelsx
March 03, 2011
Day 25) oh tempting cuticles. I've cut off the extra skin with a cuticle scissors. soooo tempting but I havn't picked!
lisa2324
March 05, 2011
Congratulations! You are so inspiring! I'm on day 13 and doing really well but it's taking all my self-control to not pick at a couple of spots on my face. But other than that, all is well :)
xminstrelsx
March 05, 2011
Day 26 & 27) Oh for God's sake I forgot to write yesterday again! I must be tired.......anyway all is still good!!
anonymous31894
March 07, 2011
day 11 yay! I have decided if I get in front of the mirror during downtime that it will only be to put medication on to heal what I have. I'm getting into a more dedicated skin routine, which is easier when I am not self-conscious to take off all my makeup or have to worry that once I do I will pick at what is revealed. Day 21 for me(if I keep things up) will be the day before I go home which was one of my incentives to stop so thats great. I was thinking as a reward if I complete this challenge would be to buy myself the clarisonic mia, or some sort of equivalent because the testimonials always say how great it is but I never wanted one because I knew it would be a waste since I made my own acne and destroyed my face. With clearer skin and without this self-destructive habit I will have the confidence to use it and it will help make my complexion even healthier. So we'll see. Maybe my next reward will be some new make up...I'm religious so not picking will be what I give up for Lent beginning this upcoming week--I can't tell you how many times I said I would do this and think it would be easier to give it up for God. Keep up the good work/posts guys, we can do it!
lisa2324
March 08, 2011
Words cannot express how miserable so feel right now. After 16 days picking-free, I caved. I went at my face big time and it all started with a single bump on my cheek. I can't live like this anymore. I am actually thinking about suicide right now. I just can't go on like this anymore.
anonymous31894
March 08, 2011
16 days is a major accomplishment and there is no shame in starting over now that you know you can go that far--you just have to convert that frustration into motivation to go 16 then 17 and so on. I have faith, keep checking in!
xminstrelsx
March 08, 2011
Don't be silly 16 days is amazing! It proves that you can do it if you try! and 'anonomous' is right , theres no shame whatsoever in having to start again!! Please don't think like that-imagine how devastated your family would be if something happened to you. Be strong, take a deep breath and start again. You can do it!!
lisa2324
March 09, 2011
I know, it just really sucks having to go back to day 1. Thank you so much though, you have been so nice and inspiring to me. Even though today was definitely at the top of my "Worst Days Ever" list, I still made it through without picking and that is a wonderful thing to say.
sho1234
March 08, 2011
Well dun minstrels-good job. Keep going throughout march! Lisa2324 -know that feeling huni-dont let it stop u-start again. A lil bit of tee tree oil dries up spots in no time. If u've got a sore now-aloe vera lotion will help-diluted lavender oil b4 nightime-fresh air-water. Next week should be heald nicely. Try to avoid mirrors-take walks-keep urself busy. U can do it X
xminstrelsx
March 08, 2011
Day 29) Oh I'm so excited now!! Hope I can make it till tomorrow!
xminstrelsx
March 08, 2011
Day 30) YAAAAAAAAAAy!!! I did it!! I went the whole of Febuary and then some without picking my cuticles! I still wouldn't say that my habit has been broken, but it has certainly become easier to deal with. Now, I'm going to try and stop picking the skin under my nails for 30 days. I'm sure I can do it. How is everybody else doing? Any tips/tricks?
missy123
March 09, 2011
Hi, just discovered this forum and your posts have encouraged me to concentrate on not picking my fingers (started at 6pm last night) and am doing ok so far. I've got loads of scratchy bits at the moment from biting and scratching so will be using mosturiser and gloves at night and micropore tape during the day. I use snowfire ointment stick to soften my skin has anyone else discovered this stuff? It's pretty good for chapped hands but as you all know it's not just a case of putting on a bit of skin cream, if it was that easy we'd have all stopped long ago! I've been doing this for about 20 years and have stopped a few times but always fall back into bad habits. Going for 1 day at a time this time. Maybe try some meditation later or a least quiet time to sit and clear my thoughts.
missy123
March 10, 2011
I've started day 3 and only caught myself doing a tiny bit of picking yesterday (no damage) hands are not sore which is nice. Lots of very tempting dry bits to pick so am going to continue with the mosturiser at night and micropore tape during the day. Hope your still going strong.

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