Something I’m discovering recently is I skin pick not just when I’m having negative emotions, but also strong emotions in general. It’s a coping mechanism to deal with some kind of overwhelm and it could happen also when something nice has happened but when I don’t know how to react to it.
Like being in social situations and getting to know someone new. When reflecting on your day. I heard in the podcast ‘Dermatillo-diaries’ that the podcaster had the urge to skin pick after love making and I think that’s a really good example.
My skin picking has been pretty bad the last few weeks, around my ear to cheek to chin area. It feels degrading that I’m causing these scars on my own face and I know my family is also sad to see it. I haven’t been wearing gloves the past few days so I’ll try going back to it.