a scratching habit

I have a habit of scratching myself so hard that my skin peels off without me realizing when i get emotional and my skin is starting to have scabs from it. i am not so sure on why i am doing this and when i ask other people if they do it too they said that they dont. i dont understand

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lemmevent · 13-15, F

you might have a condition called dermatillomania (im not quite sure how to spell it)
Dermatillomania is a mental health condition where a person compulsively picks or scratches their skin, causing injuries or scarring. Also known as excoriation disorder or skin-picking disorder, this condition falls under the category of obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs). <<Dictionary definition