How to stop skin picking to prevent acne - www.highonhealth.org

[Mi5sNiKkI25]

I have had dermatillomania (skin picking) for about 15 years. I'm 24. In just these past 4 or 5 months, ive gone to therapy and found out my picking has a name and is actually a condition. And its just been the last couple of days that I looked it up on the internet and found that im not alone!! Which is a really great feeling :) My condition effects every aspect of my life and i do really appreciate these vlogs immensely. There is a product out there that really is amazing at healing not only

[rachelrowland15]

I do this. I just kind of looked it up because i'm tired of picking at my skin when i notice one teeny tiny bump. I just looked up that website and realized that i have a problem. I didnt even know i was taking my stress out on my body. I pick at my face until i bleed, scabs, razorburn, and i've bit my nails since i can remember. I will even pick at bumps on my back i cant even see.. Thank you so much for posting this and helping me realize i can fix this!

[cbearzee]

this is so true and exactly what i do. i feel better that im not the only one who acts like this. i feel loads better after watching this video. thanks! :-)

[Wulingqunxia]

JUST GET STRAIGHT TO THE POINT ! F!

[HaroldStink]

Thank you! This video meant a lot. You're right - if you stumble once during a 30-day challenge, it's not the end of the world. It will be OK, and you will recover!!!

[pyrofriendflame000]

Since I was in daycare I've picked at my mosquito/bug bites and have over 20 scars on my left arm alone. My legs have way more, and I'm embarrassed to wear shorts and t-shirts because of giant, bleeding scabs everywhere. I mostly pick right before I go to bed when I'm tired. Thank you so much for inspiring me to stop ^_^!

[ateresa1115]

thank you so much for your video! A tip that has really worked for me is to get rid of all the mirrors in my bathroom...as well as to limit any time spent in front of a mirror. Another way to cure this habit is just to remain busy as much as you can. Get out of the house, go for a walk, go shopping or to a movie, anything, just get away from places that you know you will pick!

Good luck all of you!

** and I will be trying the one month challenge as well...wish me luck guys!

[virginialikesyou]

I love your one month challenge! I'm gonna try for something small tho... like one day! It's very hard for me but if I can accomplish even just one day to stop picking, then there must be hope. Thank you so much! You're beautiful!!

[eladd43]

You are just so pleasant! Thankyou very much for your video :)

[AndreaAnonymous]

Thank you sooo much, I suffer with the obsession of wanting to "fix" my skin and always always make a mess, Presently I am attempting to apply the 12 steps to my skin picking. Thank you so much for speaking out that there is hope and we do recover.

[tyeis90]

having cystic acne, and dermatillomania is probably the most challenging thing ive ever had to overcome. its been about 4 months of this contant battle against these two problems. ive completely destroyed every inch of my face. its depresses me knowing that even when my face clears up, ill be covered in horrible scars. if it werent for my boyfriend id be dead right now. i owe him my life.

[acneerasingsecrets]

Thanks for sharing your advice and information on getting rid of acne and getting clear skin!

If you have any questions about acne or breakouts let me know... I'm sure I can help!

Thanks!

David "The Skin" King

[SkyTheArtist]

Watching this video was quite the wake up call, and actually caused me to start crying at the realization of what I'm doing. I've been picking since 13, and I'm 20 now. It's been almost a daily thing, and it's even gone to my chest, back, arms, wherever acne shows up...

I know this is silly but I didn't think there were that many, especially not as severe, as my case. I take comfort in knowing I'm not the only one, and thank you for this video. I'm going to stop this. Whatever it takes. <3

[jesshasbananacookies]

I also suffer from it, but I have recently thought of placing sticky note reminders on my bathroom mirror to remind me when I'm going to go do it, it may also help to print out pictures of the aftermath of picking and taping it to your mirror as well. So while you're living in the now, you'll also be reminded of the future and the damage you're causing, so the 'now' won't be as appealing.

[MommaElin]

In the NOW, you hit the nail on the black head ;--) It was a meditation moment for me. Been doing it for over 15 + years, better stop today because the spots just keep reappearing to supply you a meditation! Wonderful work to bring it out in the open. Up to today I didn't know it had a name, I knew quiet a few who once shared they had a similar problem, makes it less bad to know you are not the only one. Thank you girl you do great work, peace

[IFICOULDFLY2011]

Im having a hard time with picking my face and back. Can you give me some ideas about what I should do productivly other than obsessing and picking at my skin?

[LimeGirl08]

I'm a chronic picker, and I understand why I do it. It's my way of releasing stress and most of the time I do it unconsciously. My self confidence is shattered and though I've tried to stop multiple times, I keep failing. It's somewhat of a vicious cycle: I pick my face because I already feel ugly, and I feel ugly because I pick on my face.

I feel there is no hope. Great video, I really admire your determination to stop such a harmful activity.

[rainbowdolly]

@LimeGirl08

This comment made me burst into tears. I feel exactl exactly the same. The picking only subsides when my wonderful boyfriend is around me. Ive asked him to yell at me whenever he sees me fingering over my face for bumps. It is totally humilliating to be told by someone you love that they notice your habit, but it DOES owrk to help you stop. The real problem is when youre alone, and no-one is around to remind you. Much of my picking is unconscious too. xxx

[shetarynitup]

@rainbowdolly ah god i am in tears reading these comments as well... I have been severely picking my skin for almost 11 years now and it is ruining my life with the scabs and scarring I constantly have to hide. I know I have to stop and I know HOW to stop since I've gone to therapists and researched it so much but it's all up to me and having the will to do it. It's so hard but we have to discipline ourselves and save our skin from being destroyed even further. Good luck to you sweetie! <3

[DancinMajka]

Thank u soo much! I don't have a large skin picking problem on my face, but I have eczema on my neck and the pits of my elbows, and I've been told that I get this crazed look when I scratch those areas until they hurt enough for the itchiness to go away... This video just picked me up and told me that I should just stop and have a rethink about what I'm doing :)

[TheHighVic]

thing about women.. they can cover up scars n acne .. what do we do?

[LEGend432345]

from today on, our skin no matter how bad or ichy, is beautiful skin :) inspirational words for life

[ericarg29]

wow! thank you for sharing. I have a friend who does this and I just sent this to her. I also used to do this constantly.

[uniquegirl098]

i do compulsive skin picking. and i have been doin it for almost 4 years.i know i've had this problem i just didn't know that there was a name for it. i believe my problem started wen my mother pretty much force me to wear makeup every day and trying to achieve the Perfect look. i've been trying to stop and couldn't. i'm still trying and still unsuccessful

[Kaminina000]

Thanx for the vid

[sh1ft9]

i advise any1 to put your face in a sink of hot water to open and clear your pores, then rinse with cold water to close them again

[Gleekgurl]

You know you want to stay in sometimes cuz you have acne? Well go out...sun helps -_-

[Idknowwhyimhere]

Today my skin looked beautiful..until tonight :(

[batnikify]

unfortunately for many people, it has taken ten years or more and are still struggling.

but I guess it gives people hope.

[BrokenFrench]

well I think that (and correct me if I'm wrong) usually people who skin pick (like myself) often feel really badly about themselves and also their skin, which just causes them to pick more and more. I think what really helps is to boost your self-esteem and try to learn how to love yourself or practice self-love.

I learned that everyone has skin problems, and that I shouldn't scrutinize myself so harshly. But I also skin pick out of stress so I've been trying hard to write in a journal instead.

[a03bf1e0]

Thanks so much for this. I definitely have to be stricter with myself and try and resist that unbelievable urge to pick.

[x3uhohitzmorganx3]

I have the same problem. My solution is just putting bandaids on my imperfections when I'm at home to avoid picking.

Better abusing your skin then abusing drugs, right? :P

[FireFoxChan]

@x3uhohitzmorganx3 wrong e_e!

[lbergenthal]

thank you so much for posting this... i broke down today after yet another pick.. i think this was set off from a break up (she cheated on me frequently and it destroyed my self esteem)... I'm trying very hard to stop picking to let this all heal but its so hard sometimes and this surely motivated me :) thankyou!

[elizzieklm]

Soooo true, thank you for this!!

[Yuxzi]

I have a tingling face, then i scratch.

I don't know how i get a tingling face but i wanna get rid of it! That's also the only reason i pick!

Sorry for my bad English :S

[PostBulbi]

thanks so much for this video. i ALWAYS pick at my skin, usually on my arms. All these judgey kids at my school will always look at my arms, then look in my eyes. I get made fun of constantly for it. Thanks so much and i will definitely try this challenge.

[sara2618]

I have the SAME problem! I can never wear tang tops, it's emabarassing, I tried everything to get rid of the scars but they are white and just won't go away. I am afraid to go to the dermatologist b/c I am afraid that they will judge me and try to put me on stuff that just won't help. I heard that the only way you can get rid of the scars is through laser/not gauranteed though and too expensive. It's soooo embarassing!

[madteaparty17]

I'm so glad I found this. I thought I was the only one who had that problem. I've been picking for a good 5 years, I'm currently 20. I'm pretty bad with my arms, chest and sometimes face - thankfully I've gotten good with make up! But even since primary school I remember getting scabs on my ears from scratching. So I simply moved to my arms, and then chest when I was supposed to hit puberty. I'm still pretty bad but this has given me hope, and motivation to find a way to stop.

[akashakelly]

I have been watching your videos for a while and love them. You have gorgeous skin! Thanks!!!

[pinkklash]

CUT YOUR NAILS

NO FAKE NAILS

start picking something else to distract, like your nails or your teeth

[GuitarHeroJett]

when i do get a pimple i usually put a pin in it so it wont make a huge mess , then i try leave it . Then it comes back the next morning then i get anoyd and squeeze the shit out of it til its gone haha . i even take a mirror to school to check ma face out . nd when i hav pimples i dn lik to go out nd see people its sad. i need some help haha

[jamponyo]

lol im the same :/

[GuitarHeroJett]

I am a really bad pimple picker haha, I cant help myself . i do the same thing i go straight to the mirror when i get back from some where and just after i wake up . i could be in the bathroom for ages looking at my face trying to find something to pick because the thing is i like picking , i like squeezing.. how gross is this i even pick my brothers pimples he lets me ! .

[youcantmakestars]

OMG THANNNKKKKKK UUUU!!!!!its just so horrible when u notice things while brushing your teeth...im gunna try this right away *NEW SUSCRIBER*

[hippychick4life]

omgosh i cant tottally relate

as soon as i come home i go to the mirror and start picking and when i wake up to

but its a fact -- picking wont help anything!!

you pick at your pimples

they get red and iritated and start bleeding

they sometimes take ages to go away and even scar!

SO DONT PICK OR SQUEEZE!

[LOVEearthGREENgirl]

im addicted to picking too. it's horbbile. i hate my skin :(

[moemmen]

true

[fiscje02]

Thanks so much for this video. I had a relapse last night of this habit I thought I had broken, but I forgave myself for it today and am reminding myself to be more self aware and to keep telling myself "no" and finding alternative things for my hands to do (like typing on my computer). And you have very beautiful skin, too.

[kirrabeachbum]

You talking about picking acne or like squeezing acne?

[genesista]

wow you are amazing...thank you for helping me I now realize that i need to take some action to fight this habbit and its true its something unlyig in my life!!! God bless I am going to watch your other videos!!!!

[rileannas]

What helps me is to not let myself look in the mirror when I feel like I might pick. Sometimes I brush my teeth with the lights off or read a book while I'm brushing my teeth. The results of not picking, even for a few days, make my skin look so much better immediately, it gives me more motivation to persist.

[MissBethanny]

Wow, I'm going to start doing that! Because I always notice so much when I'm brushing my teeth or something and I start picking.

[ergirl16]

I can totally relate. Keeping the lights off when going in the bathroom esp when you feel the urge, is helpful. Watch obsessed on A&E. It's about ocd but i've seen it include picking since it's related. As a form of self-therapy next time you are just about to pick, tell yourself you can but have to spend like 5 min with hands away, just looking. You will feel extremely anxious but the goal is for the anxiety to come down to where you can control it. I'm gonna work on this. Good luck!

[redhotredhead101]

thnk u soo much! i thought i was the only one who had this problem!

[blkwing15]

One way can be to avoid the mirror when your home besides when you have to wash or clean it.

[dustangel72]

Thanks for posting this. I've been looking for ways to treat this problem that i've been having what seems like forever so this year I'm going to work hard to stop. I'm going to take the 30 day challenge! Who's with me?

[shaddupwhore]

i am SO with you. its a problem but i always pick my skin and my acne gets worse. i hope this helps me =)

[smartbabe07]

ryt startin 4rm 2day im not gonna pik lol. and is ther ne way 2get rid of the scars natrually? x

[advotrina]

I thought I was the only one who was addicted to picking!

[loveleppard]

your great!'

and you have the best cheek bones! :)

[grakbulrug]

You just totally made me realize..... perfect skin like in Magazines is seriously an unrealistic goal... Thankyou so much for this video, you're videos have been so helpful to me!

[AlexLay08]

I love you :)

And you don't charge to join the site, what an icon

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[magnum00123]

just got to globalacnefree.synthasitedotco­m

[1JustBreathe]

A New Earth by Tolle changed my life, Eckhart is brilliant

[anthonyok]

when i had really bad cystic acne i would constantly pick , but i gave it up , and now i try not to scrutinize my skin so much, the picking will only lead to possible scarring so its baaaad, the power of now is very intersting, whos the author?

[heytotheholala]

wow. Thank you fran! That ment a lot to me.

[reshon30]

It's a topic noone ever talks about, so i appreciate you doing it! It's a habit ( a nasty one too). Your skin looks so perfect, what is your skincare routine? I prefer natural approaches though. Thanks!

[Starsonedge]

RE: reshon30 -

If you wanted to know her routine, you should go to her site. She's very picky when it comes to products she uses and also prefers natural over chemical ways, so you should definitely check it out.

[reshon30]

Thankyou i really appreciate the info and i will check it out :)

[Starsonedge]

Great =D

[tashantx]

I can relate to this I'm getting bettter you know there have been times I've even wanted to pick someone elses skin. Now I know that's some underlying issue with me. I'm commiting myself to the 30 day challenge! Your gorgeous! Thanks for making these videos.

[DancetotheMusicxxx]

Please do not disable the comments for this video. If you post videos on youtube, its inevitable that sometimes you will get negative feedback

[kittykattykoo]

Thank you. This really helps me. Now I have to think about what could be the cause of my skin picking habit..