Other Self Mutilation - skin picking

[blackemerald1]

There is a primitive impulse to scratch, pick, squeeze things on our body. I've read about it. Don't ask me for a source.. it was at least a year ago.

Apparently we humans do this to help open pussy sores and expel foreign bodies etc., Yuk..

Maybe it is an over exaggerated impulse?

 

[AngelKeeperJ]

Also, from what I have read, pain, and some other stressors, cause a temporary release of endorphins, thereby giving a calming effect So It does serve a purpose, of sorts, though it's not a "positive" way of coping.
My hope is to re-teach my body how act CALM. It's been a long time, and I miss the "me" who could stay calm and collected while everyone else was losing their mind...

 

[TruthSeeker]

I am doing MUCH better with it. My hands and scalp are clear now that I have made a decision to stop doing it. As I mentioned above too, I even went swimming and adored it!

Awesome....and you will be my inspiration!