Picking problem

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I can't stop picking at the skin around my nails. I have this really BAD habbit of chewing on the skin and/or picking at it with my nails. It's really annoying. I chew/pick until they bleed. It hurts, yet I keep on doing it. I can't seem to stop. It gets worse when I'm stressed/upset/depressed/anxious. I wish I could stop, but nothing seems to work. Any suggestions?

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  • sherry
    13 years ago

    I'm from a long line of pickers. I think it's an OCD thing. I pick my head, my dad nearly picked a dent in his ear and my sister picked her thumbnails until she ruined her nailbeds. Her MD put her in Effexor and she's much better.

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  • windowlicker
    13 years ago

    I do it but with the skin on my lips. It's time consuming, I've noticed. check out this site :)

    http://www.skinpick.com/

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  • Gullart
    14 years ago

    OMG I thought it was just me! xD

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  • Scarred4life
    14 years ago

    I do this all the time! I can't stop, and it gets SO annoying. Try holding a pen or something, or just keep your hands busy.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      14 years ago

      Thanks for the advice!

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  • Garraven
    14 years ago

    I do that to. but I usualy dont notice when i start.

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