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I Have Dermatillomania

I've decided to share my first post in this group. I used Experience Project many years ago. I think it was about 8 or 9 years ago. I decided to check it out recently, but it's gone. I read about Similar Worlds, so I decided to check it out.

Anyhow, dermatillomania is something I've been dealing with for a long time. My earliest memory of it is from seventh grade. I don't really know when it started, though. I'm not even sure how or why it started. I haven't met many people with this condition, but I rarely meet new people as it is. I'd like to, though.

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SW-User

Oh, I'm sorry. That is something psychological. It's an urge that you cannot control. How about comsciously figthing it so you don't get caught in the cycle. How about oral meds, have you tried?

Roadtrip · 36-40, M

I've never tried medication, but I have tried other things. I wear socks, long sleeves, pants, etc. The more skin I have covered, the less likely I am to do it.

SW-User

@Roadtrip:
I suggest you go to psychiatrist (no offense intended). Oral meds will help. Please don't be caught up in the cycle of picking on the skin, the greater the desire,the more you pick, the greater the desire again. It has to be stopped.You know it's not good for you physically and psychologically. Not to mention, emotionally.

Roadtrip · 36-40, M

@RememberRed: Medication worries me. I started taking antidepressants about 8 years ago, and it's a nightmare. I know I need to stop, though. 😥

SW-User

@Roadtrip:
That was 8 yrs ago. There are newer better meds now. Give it another try.

Roadtrip · 36-40, M

@RememberRed: I appreciate your concern. I'll give it another shot. 👍

SW-User

@Roadtrip:
Don't be afraid to take chances. It will make a huge difference in your life.☺