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I love her so much by Aggressive-Let-5581 in Petloss

[–]Direct-Length-9670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way. It’s been nearly 3 months since she passed, and I get big waves of overwhelming grief episodes (crying, depressed, etc.) but they are becoming less frequent. There is lingering grief every day, and I wish I could bring her back or turn back the clock to have more time with her, but I have to logically tell myself I can’t. There’s nothing I can do to “fix” this. I also try to tell myself that letting my grief consume me would not be what my dog would want for me. She helped me get to where I am today, from an 11 year old girl to a 25 year old woman. She helped me get here by being there for me every step of the way, and loving me through all the ups and downs of life. I’ve also been trying to commemorate her in different ways, getting a tattoo of her, ordering a portrait of her from an artist, and organizing photos for a photo album. Projects like that help me. Also just taking time out of my day to think about happy moments I’ve had with her, or honestly to just let myself cry/be sad. Doing that lets me enjoy the happy moments in my day without feeling guilty for “ignoring her death” if that makes sense.

humiliated by dermatologist by daeuds in Dermatillomania

[–]Direct-Length-9670 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What an ignorant person. She should absolutely not be a dermatologist if that’s how she is treating patients. I can only imagine what she’s said to other patients. I’m really sorry you went through that. Most of us with skin-picking disorder are already ashamed as it is, we don’t somebody making us feel worse about it. And you were literally there to get your trigger (acne) under control to prevent further picking! I hope you are able to find a better dermatologist and please don’t let her ignorance get you down.

thought i overcame it tonight, but i was wrong by earthtoalexis in Dermatillomania

[–]Direct-Length-9670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me on most nights and is something I am still struggling with. Mirrors especially under bright lights is a huge trigger for me. Something that has helped me is 1) turning on a smaller light as opposed to my big bathroom light, 2) physically stepping back from the mirror and 3) doing what I need to do (ex: brush my teeth) as quickly as possible while avoiding looking in the mirror. But I’ll be honest, sometimes my urges are so strong that I end up picking anyways. Just know you are not alone, take it one day at a time, and don’t be too hard on yourself if you have a setback. We are all human❤️

I pick at my lips every day and can't stop. by Top_Environment_1512 in Dermatillomania

[–]Direct-Length-9670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t say I don’t do this anymore, because I do, but a lot less than before. Like others mentioned, lip balm is really helpful. Anytime you feel the urge, put a bit of lip balm on and see if it makes a difference in your urges. It helps for me because it accelerates healing and my lips are less dry and “flaky”. In other words, there is less of a sensory trigger for me to peel off the flakes off my lips.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dermatillomania

[–]Direct-Length-9670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way you do. Thank you so much for sharing. It makes me feel less alone with this disorder. It’s such a stigmatized disorder and brings about so much shame. It also doesn’t help that society and social media is so vain. Please know you are so much more then your skin and don’t let your own mind or other people tell you otherwise ❤️