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    Jun 3, 2010, 10:31 AM
    I cant stop picking
    I pick when I'm stressed and have been for way too long. It's to the point now where I can no longer help myself and I feel like only therapy or hypnotism or something else drastic will help. Im out of control. Do you have any suggestions?
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    Jun 3, 2010, 10:41 AM

    Pick what?
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    Jun 3, 2010, 11:27 AM
    My skin
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    Jun 3, 2010, 11:37 AM

    To the point of bleeding?

    Try giving yourself a different 'fidget point.' have you tried one of those spinner rings? Or a bracelet you can play with instead?

    You need to redirect the nervous energy before you can work on lessening it.
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    Jun 3, 2010, 01:47 PM

    Rarely to bleeding point. Mostly I've done it so long you can really tell on my skin. I have not tried playing with something else instead. I will try that this week every time I feel like picking and I will post how it goes. Thank you heath
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    Jun 3, 2010, 01:56 PM

    No problem. I use to pick my nails until they splintered and split. Then I started wearing rings. Now I fidget with my ring when my hands get restless.
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