I’ve always had this issue, but never had a name for it. I’ve always picked scabs over and over letting them bleed. I’ve picked my lips until they looked like I had a disease. I bite, chew, and pick the skin around my nails and cuticles, which is why I’ve never had a manicure – fear.

I remember getting sunburns and constantly peeling off the dead skin. I got poison ivy rash on my rear, and picked the scabs on that so much I got 2nd degree infections. I picked my nose constantly as a kid, though I’ve gotten that one taken care of now.

I’m glad to know I’m not alone and that there is hope I can overcome this.