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Not sure if this would be part of my diagnosis

TealTempest27 September 16th, 2020

I had no idea there was a name for this, I experience it as a symptom of my PTSD and expression of anxiety.

Ingrown hairs have always been my focus, any other blemishes I could pick used to be fair game too. Since I've been on antidepressants and in therapy I haven't been as bad about it but I still feel a driving need when I get anxious.
My husband lets me "preen" his beard now and then, I feel like it's a healthier outlet because he makes me stop if it hurts him so I'm very gentle and I am not as gentle with myself.

I've always had sensitive skin so it was always easy to find something to pick.

I read about some connections between this and hoarding, which I have experienced in the past as well. This was very interesting to me. I feel like the more I know the better I can go forward.

I use a fidget cube and crochet to keep my hands busy and it helps, my medication makes the biggest difference I think.

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7motivation September 16th, 2020

@TealTempest27

Regarding fidgeting... it is surprising in many ways

https://theconversation.com/the-surprising-science-of-fidgeting-77525