Compulsive Skin Picking in Autism

It does seem that a lot of us have this in common, perhaps there is a link with autism? I pick my skin and scratch it with my nails, sometimes until it bleeds though not recommended as this can result in infection. I believe for myself it could be related to stims and anxiety.

Emmy I agree, didn’t know there was a link, I don’t know how recently everyone’s gone through diagnosis but my nhs one included it, I know a lot of people with adhd who do it too, there are lots of ‘ways’ about me I didn’t realise factored in as autism ‘traits’ or correlations like relationship history 

I was diagnosed in 2011 but this wasn't mentioned during my diagnosis. I did it then, I think I've done it all my life but I didn't think to mention it at the time.

Congratulations on your diagnosis!

Aw thanks, mine was September this year! Yes mine was brought up but I was actually doing it in my assessment unintentionally and I’ve had to do occupational health screenings as Ive work for nhs in mental health for decades and I do it mostly at work so it had been highlighted! I would defo advise anyone going forward for assessment to mention it though 

Aw thanks, mine was September this year! Yes mine was brought up but I was actually doing it in my assessment unintentionally and I’ve had to do occupational health screenings as Ive work for nhs in mental health for decades and I do it mostly at work so it had been highlighted! I would defo advise anyone going forward for assessment to mention it though