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shutterbug · 11-13-2007, 07:12 PM

I'm a "picker" as my ex use to call me to try to make me feel ashamed. I'm worst on from my belly button up, mainly my head and arms. I will pick things that arn't even just rough edges, but also bumps.

Some will tell me it's part of OCD and others say just anxiety. Either way....I just got put on Abilify and even at just 10 mg i can REALLY tell it's working to help with my picking (even though not the reason i'm on it). My face is nearly cleared up and it was totally trashed just a couple weeks ago from my tearing into it constantly.

Also, if you are a girl and can afford it, i've found that it helped a little when i had acrylic nails...b/c they were thicker than my normal nails and makes it a little harder to pick. If you're a guy you could just put a coat over your nails to thicken them b/c it is basically clear when it dries and wouldn't be toooo hard for you to learn how to do on your own if you watched some nail techs do it a few times.

anyway...just thought i'd share.

hugs and welcome,
jenna

11-13-2007, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,947 Blog Entries: 5	I'm a "picker" as my ex use to call me to try to make me feel ashamed. I'm worst on from my belly button up, mainly my head and arms. I will pick things that arn't even just rough edges, but also bumps. Some will tell me it's part of OCD and others say just anxiety. Either way....I just got put on Abilify and even at just 10 mg i can REALLY tell it's working to help with my picking (even though not the reason i'm on it). My face is nearly cleared up and it was totally trashed just a couple weeks ago from my tearing into it constantly. Also, if you are a girl and can afford it, i've found that it helped a little when i had acrylic nails...b/c they were thicker than my normal nails and makes it a little harder to pick. If you're a guy you could just put a coat over your nails to thicken them b/c it is basically clear when it dries and wouldn't be toooo hard for you to learn how to do on your own if you watched some nail techs do it a few times. anyway...just thought i'd share. hugs and welcome, jenna __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).