Reading the entries inspired me to really stop. There were some good ideas, but not all of them would work for me. I tried acryllic nails…and well, I still picked. It wasn’t as satisfying, but there was still damage. I wear hats when I can, but I will take it off and “sneak” when no one’s watching. I take off headbands too, as well as barrettes.
SO I am going to try and use Neosporin/antibiotic cream. I am going to put it on a few times a day to the sore spots. This will help them heal faster (fingers crossed) AND keep the spot mushy so that picking isn’t really possible. Any one tried this? Today it is working.
If that doesnt work, I will have to quit my job as an LA County social worker. I take anxiety medicine which helps me a TON, with the picking being the only tendency left over.
