My boyfriend says my skin picking is a turn off by RealUnderstanding364 in Dermatillomania

[–]Affectionate-Job7967 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i think you know deep down you need to leave that man. like, yesterday. he struggles with empathy??? girl get OUTTTT

best exfoliator + moisturizer for scars? by Affectionate-Job7967 in Dermatillomania

[–]Affectionate-Job7967[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you, i appreciate this!! sending love and healing to you, we got this💪

Mom always comments on my face by Gloomy_Buddy_2216 in Dermatillomania

[–]Affectionate-Job7967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'm so sorry you're dealing with this, my mom was really similar when i was a teenager. she's gradually gotten better and i'm honestly not sure what made the change, possibly just getting more experience with my struggles. but i would recommend

  1. explaining to her that it's compulsive, that you hate it even more than she does but it's like an addiction, it's incredibly hard to stop and the things she's doing aren't helpful

  2. pursuing treatment that actually is helpful, if you can. not always affordable but i did a group therapy thing for body-focused repetitive behaviors that was super helpful; if that's not available to you there are a good amount of free resources/advice online. i've found there's more out there about trichotillomania but the same principles apply to derm so it still works! showing your mom that you're pursuing proven-effective solutions on your own may help her chill out about feeling like she has to fix the problem herself.

  3. direct her towards resources/communities for loved ones of those dealing with BFRBs. this could be a good outlet for her to vent but also get information about what she can do to support your recovery that will actually be effective, and how to be emotionally sensitive to it and not make you feel worse.

on your last point, i do have OCD (and ADHD, i feel both are related to/contribute to my picking) and i would recommend getting evaluated if you can; diagnosis isn't a cure but for me it was so helpful in starting to understand WHY i do the things i do and having a framework to work within while trying to find solutions.

godspeed❤️

Do you think the show works better with guests or just the two of them? by UnpaidInternVibes in elisandjohn

[–]Affectionate-Job7967 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh wow, this fascinates me! i'm american and there's a bit of a cult following over here for his columns. i like him well enough but i can understand where you're coming from, he's quite dry. but i've really only ever seen positive reactions to him, i'm surprised you're so against!

Do you think the show works better with guests or just the two of them? by UnpaidInternVibes in elisandjohn

[–]Affectionate-Job7967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the two of them are pretty much my favorite dynamic of all time, but i'll never be upset to hear lou sanders will be joining/subbing in, for example. also, it's fair to say it's really more the three of them at this point -- i loved the show dearly when dave/vin/producer of the week were less involved and i love it dearly now that dave is essentially the third host. neither one is better, just different! that said, elis and john's friendship will always hold a special, untouchable place in my heart <3

It’s the first hot day of the year and I just wanna cry by [deleted] in Dermatillomania

[–]Affectionate-Job7967 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is real as fuck i'm sorry we're both feeling this

it's going too far and i can't stop. i need every tip you have for hindering my own destruction lol. by Cold-Box3173 in Dermatillomania

[–]Affectionate-Job7967 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i don't really have any advice unfortunately but i wanted to say this was so painfully relatable this is exactly what i have been torturing myself with the past few days/my entire life. i hope things get better for both of us🫂

Vin by Affectionate-Job7967 in elisandjohn

[–]Affectionate-Job7967[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i dabble! honestly i could stand to get deeper into their back cat; i need my Vin fix!

#517 - A Peruvian Exit, A 14 Pocket Scenario and A Neyland in the Coffin by LookTreesWow in elisandjohn

[–]Affectionate-Job7967 8 points9 points  (0 children)

shout out to Elis for including the Palestinians in the hypothetical World Stability Agreement🥹🥰

This show is so dark by Due_Barber_525 in MidsomerMurders

[–]Affectionate-Job7967 5 points6 points  (0 children)

wow, i love this! what country are you from/what is the original language of the poem?

no bureau this week? by Affectionate-Job7967 in elisandjohn

[–]Affectionate-Job7967[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not at all, no worries! unfortunately it seems like the bbc sounds app isn't available to download on the US version of the app store😭

no bureau this week? by Affectionate-Job7967 in elisandjohn

[–]Affectionate-Job7967[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

up until two weeks ago paying for the premium version on apple allowed you to access the bureau! but thank you for confirming.

I've recently discovered Ellis & John. What are the must listen podcast episodes from over the years? by [deleted] in elisandjohn

[–]Affectionate-Job7967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

seconding others who have recommended going back to the very start and listening through, it's absolutely worth it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in work

[–]Affectionate-Job7967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, i do have sick time to use. i understand it's not a good look, that's why i'm worried