I have OCD with picking at my face whenever a pimple arrives. which forms either scabs or scars. i dont know how to stop picking at my face its a horrible habit that i want to get out of. Its bad to the point of where i dont even notice when i do it. My boyfriend helps me out and stops me from doing it everytime he notices, But its a hard habit to get away from. I dont have much acne AT ALL but when i have some, i just pick!What should i do ?
2006-11-27 12:18:47 · 11 answers · asked by idontevenknow 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Friend - I do this in my sleep, though I have not be diagnosed with OCD but Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Probably both are appropriate. I use those little round bandaids at night (and when I am home alone), keep my nails clipped and like you, ask my friends to help me as I do not realize I am doing it. It is important to get it stopped as from experience I know they can get infected and leave scars. I have been doing much better since using the bandaids. GB
2006-11-27 12:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether others say you have OCD or not, try a medical treatment if it really harms you physically or socially. The way you describe it, it doesn't look like you can or ever will be able to help it.
I've spent most of my life hoping and trying to get over my tics until I recognised they have a neurological origin. It helped me a lot to accept this. After weighing the pros and cons, I decided against taking pills regularly, but at the same time I learnt to accept myself as I am. This didn't stop my tics, but helped me to feel much more self-confident in front of other people.
2006-11-27 12:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by ricky_mango 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that isn't OCD. When you do get a zit, put a bandaid over it. You might look kind of stupid but its better than picking at it until you get a scar
2006-11-27 12:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by kittykatmeow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, that's not O.C.D. You hit the pimple on the head when you said habit. It's just natural to want to pick them. Go to your dermatologist to get some meds.
2006-11-27 12:48:12 · answer #4 · answered by gablueliner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone has a lil ocd in them I rather have OCD then Antexity I have panic attacks . Just Relax and Take it easy!
2006-11-27 12:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/ocd/treatment.html
2006-11-27 12:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats not OCD you ignorant person.
2006-11-28 15:25:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont look in the mirror!~...Ive been doing the same thing
2006-11-27 12:20:21 · answer #8 · answered by *Breath* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have OCD.
2006-11-27 12:26:10 · answer #9 · answered by attn deficiency. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put clear tape on your fingers to help u relize when u tri to pick....
2006-11-27 12:21:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋