Skin picking disorder. Does fidget objects help?
About a month ago, I met up with my mom and we had lunch and walked around and shopped. I noticed that her skin picking disorder had worsened again. She had open sores all over her face and arms and hands. I know that means that stress and anxiety has probably picked up. But she didn't want to talk about it and just wanted a relaxing couple of hours with me. I gently stopped her from picking several times while with me and reminded her that I do it because I love her and because I know she can't help it, and because I know ultimately she'll be more comfortable if she gives her skin the chance to heal. I once broached the topic of just having one sore and picking at that. That's what I did as a teenager when I had mental health issues. I nursed that one bloody sore for an entire year. Easier to clean and take care of one spot too. It still wasn't good. But it worked. Better then picking and having 20 -30 or more sores or scratching at your head or arms and having tons and tons of scars, right? Idk
I read somewhere that having something to fidget with can help as a replacement behavior when the OCD and anxiety kicks in and one starts to pick. Has anyone had success with this?
If my mom's skin is still really bad at Thanksgiving, I hope to gently broach the topic of her having something to fidget with instead and trying it. Idk.
I read somewhere that having something to fidget with can help as a replacement behavior when the OCD and anxiety kicks in and one starts to pick. Has anyone had success with this?
If my mom's skin is still really bad at Thanksgiving, I hope to gently broach the topic of her having something to fidget with instead and trying it. Idk.
36-40, F