Thanks to my painful bad habit of skin picking, showing my scarred and sore thumbs to the world reveals the manifestation of my anxiety in physical form.
to showcase your personality to the world. But aside from the pretty stuff, your fingers can also be physical communicators. Whether it be by way of a simple wave or intricate American Sign Language, they ask for acknowledgment. I gesticulate often when I communicate, but sometimes, that can be shameful for me to do. Thanks to my painful bad habit of
, showing my scarred and sore thumbs to the world reveals the manifestation of my anxiety in physical form.since I was a preteen. It's the obsessive behavior and repetitive act of picking at your skin, also known as skin picking disorder. I pick in an effort to remove any imperfection on my nails and cuticles, which ultimately only worsens their appearance over time. I've done enough damage that there's now skin discoloration on both of my thumbs.
Speaking for myself, having a skin picking disorder feels that perpetual cycle. And like any bad habit, you have to work to curb it, which can mean asking for professional help to receive a proper diagnosis. "Most, if not all, people feel some shame after picking, [especially] if there is an active[too]," says Dr. Rieder, referring to conditions like psoriasis. "The first step is to treat that [condition] and ensure the underlying skin is not [actively inflamed.
Thumb sucking was a coping mechanism that turned into a full-on habit in my youth. I was dealing withSeeing my own new sores amongst my semi-healed wounds does, in fact, leave me ashamed. It's the same reason why I got professional help by seeking therapy, as Dr. Rieder suggests. My obsession with my fingers started early: I was a thumb sucker.
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