Posted by Colleen D. on June 22, 2004, at 11:18:05
In reply to Re: I need help re: COMPULSIVE SKIN PICKING (ugh)... » Colleen D., posted by partlycloudy on June 21, 2004, at 14:32:54
Hi! and thanks!
Were you on Effexor for long? And how much were you taking?
I will buy some of that moisturizer and try it. The stuff I got from the dermatologist stinks (literally) and made my urge to pick stronger because the bumps are more visable when I use it.
My bumps don't really itch; there are just lots of them and I find myself picking unconsciously when I detect less than a smooth surface running my hands over certain areas of my skin. It's really really hard for me to ignore any irregularity. My wardrobe is pretty much limited to tops that cover my upper arms as I would NEVER wear a tank because it would encourage me to pick! I don't think I'll even try on my swimsuit before I go...I probably won't wear it at all.
Thanks again for your reply. It helps a lot to think things through and hear from someone who *understands.*
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