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Help with skin picking?

ScottishPixie1985

Hi Everyone!

I've recently been diagnosed with autism  at 38yrs, and am currently struggling with compulsive skin picking on my right arm, particularly the forearm and wondered if anyone had any advice or solutions? It's really beginning to get to me now as it leaves scars and my family (who I live with) aren't really helpful. They don't understand that scolding me for it doesn't work - it winds me up even more.

I'm on medication for anxiety, depression, and pain. I also have a psychology appointment in two weeks time.

Thanks in advance!

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  • I’ve had similar struggles and what helped me was finding ways to manage the urge and also deal with the marks. I ended up going to [removed link]  to help with some of the scarring, which made me feel a bit better about how my skin looked, and that eased some of the stress that kept the cycle going.

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  • I’ve had similar struggles and what helped me was finding ways to manage the urge and also deal with the marks. I ended up going to [removed link]  to help with some of the scarring, which made me feel a bit better about how my skin looked, and that eased some of the stress that kept the cycle going.

    Reminder rule 12

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