Something just likes controls me. My mom and dad are always worried sick. I will peel the skin right off my thumb until it bleeds. If i see loose skin, i peel it too. Is there anyway for me to stop this? and is this at all associated with Tourette's Syndrome? Recently I discovered I had Tourettes too. Thank you guys!
2007-03-13 00:17:29 · 6 answers · asked by Freshly Dressed 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Kevin, I have not even bothered to read other people's answers I tell you this honey my son (14) does the same thing and yes we just discovered he has your same condition and he has some other conditions that doesn't make you a bad kid it happends and more people today have this and don't even know ....are they treating you?...are you going to counseling?...Tell your mom and dad that you would like to go see a behavioral therapist that will help a lot. I know at your age is difficult because you don't want to tell your friends that you are going to a "place" but not to worry honey just ask for help you can overcome this...I hope you get help soon because your Mom and Dad care a lot for you and they must be very worried and you sound like a really good kid.
Take care of yourself...you will be okay ;p)
K
2007-03-13 02:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by karaya6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not a syndrome or anything it is just your habit,,,,,
as you are continuing doing it from such a long time it is become a habit and might be you have converted it to a syndrome,,,
i have a solution for you boy... donot be always worried about your skin or body,, just try to divert your mind when you feel like peeling the skin,,, divert in the sense,, go to play, be with your parents,, speak to your friends,, or do something which you like but not think about your hands or thumb... and as you are young this is the time you need to cultivate good habits like eat well,, cut your nails as it is the only way you can peel your skin easily, excersice, study well.. and above all these leave this habit, and enjoy your life,, there is lot to see in future and so concentrate on your future and studies...
2007-03-13 00:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by chootu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it is good to peel away some loose skin, peeling too much is not good. If you want yourself to stop peeling your skin all together then use more lotion. Dry skin is the most common cause of loosening skin.
2007-03-13 00:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by jracer524 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to actively realise that your about to peel more skin and stop yourself and do some other activity.
Its a nervous thing like biting nails.
Just realise when your about to do it and tell your self no!!!!!
eventually you will just stop it.
2007-03-13 00:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by pulse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like OCD. Find a good counselor. They have medcation to help.
2007-03-13 00:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no its just a bad habit there is a liquid you can put on you thumbs that will help my nephew does the samething it looks like he scraped his thumb witha knife or a shredder and it bleeds everyday...stop it its gross
2007-03-13 00:22:28 · answer #6 · answered by scott 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋