I have the SAME issue. It is an anxiety disorder. You don't have to be in a stressful situation in order to do it either. It can happen when you are bored, watching tv, or if you feel your feet and notice you have rough skin, (like me) I start picking. It is called dermatillomania. There is no cure, and it is not know out there because it is embarrassing so many people don't come out and say "I like to pick the skin off of my feet and nails and eat it". It sounds weird gross and disgusting but you're not the only one. and its not gross to you when you do it. But it isn't good for you either. The only thing I have found to help me is to go without picking for as long as you can, then get a pedicure done. It makes my feet feel so much better.And a manicure for your nail problem as well. It can be a little expensive but if there were a cream or medication I'm sure you'd pay money to get that to stop it too. So think of it as your medication. Also, try not to touch your feet or fingernails so you don't feel the rough skin cause you will start picking. Good luck!! :)
I pull the skin off my feet compulsively
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I have the SAME issue. It is an anxiety disorder. You don't have to be in a stressful situation in order to do it either. It can happen when you are bored, watching tv, or if you feel your feet and notice you have rough skin, (like me) I start picking. It is called dermatillomania. There is no cure, and it is not know out there because it is embarrassing so many people don't come out and say "I like to pick the skin off of my feet and nails and eat it". It sounds weird gross and disgusting but you're not the only one. and its not gross to you when you do it. But it isn't good for you either. The only thing I have found to help me is to go without picking for as long as you can, then get a pedicure done. It makes my feet feel so much better.And a manicure for your nail problem as well. It can be a little expensive but if there were a cream or medication I'm sure you'd pay money to get that to stop it too. So think of it as your medication. Also, try not to touch your feet or fingernails so you don't feel the rough skin cause you will start picking. Good luck!! :)