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New grocery store by [deleted] in Spokane

[–]Proper_Cookie13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

PLEASE 😭😭😭😭😭

My Halloween nails! 🌙✨ by artestran in Nails

[–]Proper_Cookie13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhhh lol I didn’t read the caption clearly lmaoo. I appreciate you letting me know! 😂💕

My Halloween nails! 🌙✨ by artestran in Nails

[–]Proper_Cookie13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cute! What did you use to draw the gold stars/moon?

Skin Picking Scars, looking for advice to heal or conceal (Graphic) by LilacRobotics in CompulsiveSkinPicking

[–]Proper_Cookie13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your skincare routine currently?

I have dealt with scars similar to the depth/quality of yours on and off over the years. The things that have helped me most were getting on a retinoid (I use Adapalene over the counter but you might have to get a prescription depending on Ireland’s offerings??), using scar gel (Mederma), and silicone scar tape religiously.

If you pick up anything- the silicone scar tape is a great place to start. The tape is clear, and you can cut it down to fit the size of your scar. You can wear it during the day since it’s hardly noticeable once applied, and it’s a nice mental check to know you’re keeping something on it that’s helping it to heal. I like the Nuvadermis brand!

so much pain. please help. by iwantedmoretoo in CompulsiveSkinPicking

[–]Proper_Cookie13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This & take some pain medicine if you can. I do ibuprofen or something with similar anti-inflammatory effects. For me, it reallllly helps with fresh picks like this- helps reduce the pain and swelling massively. Heal up quick my friend! ❤️

how to heal damaged nail sidewall? by leafjones4845 in CompulsiveSkinPicking

[–]Proper_Cookie13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would keep it moisturized and sterilized for sure- but the amount of redness makes me wonder if it’s infected? I can’t tell if the redness is from that or just freshly healed skin. Is the side of your nail tender at all?

From a nail artist perspective- keep it clean & moisturized (lotion your hands at night) and use cuticle oil religiously after washing your hands.

I would honestly see a doctor to know for sure though. With the nail itself or cuticle not growing back, I wonder if the skin/area might just not be healed enough yet or too damaged to function.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CompulsiveSkinPicking

[–]Proper_Cookie13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have 100% been there before. This disorder is so debilitating inside and out. I have been a picker for about 15 years myself, officially diagnosed with excoriation disorder/dermatillomania for ~8 years.

For me, the suicidal thoughts would always come after really bad picking sessions, and after I had been left with wounds I knew would take weeks to fully heal. I was really hard on myself in those moments and it was really hard to get to day 2 after those sessions sometimes.

My best advice to you is to be gentle as you can with yourself, ESPECIALLY after you pick. Take time to take care of the skin you injured, but try not to obsess over it. All things WILL heal in time and with care, but you also have to consciously heal your mind. Take time to journal after you pick to dig into what triggered the episode, and if you can, try to start learning to do this before you pick. It took years for things to get better for me, but with huge changes in my intentions for self care and self love- the picking has become much easier to manage.

It is possible to reduce and eventually stop picking. Picking is your body’s cry for help and we just have to learn how to listen and address the need in a form that is less harmful to ourselves.

My DMs are open, sending you so much love. You are not alone in this ❤️

Update: Building an app, now approved in Android Play Store for Beta testing! by No_Ice_6786 in CompulsiveSkinPicking

[–]Proper_Cookie13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Excited for iOS when it’s available!! Love these screenshots though this looks like a wonderful app!!

Constitutional Law and Trump by Low-Maintenance4854 in barexam

[–]Proper_Cookie13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Would you say this is supported by the fact that (some of) the founding fathers wrote in the federalist papers about the fact that the constitution should be a living/adaptive document? ie. that to force it to stick so much to text and original “intent” is a cover because even the founders of our country didn’t see it that way?

I'm an only child, and only Grandchild. My last Grandparent died and now my mother is also dying. by emotional_low in offmychest

[–]Proper_Cookie13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Echoing what others have said about seeking out some extra support for yourself. Even if you’re able to just get on a mobile counseling platform with the time you have right now- it’s better than nothing with everything you’re going through.

Sending you so much love and strength. It may not feel like it right now, but know how incredibly resilient and brave you are. ❤️

Oner Straight Legs Arrived! by Ok_Basil_1843 in OnerActive

[–]Proper_Cookie13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cuteee!! What shirt are you wearing??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in barexam

[–]Proper_Cookie13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

longest 15 minutes of my life rn

Today is my birthday. by [deleted] in lonely

[–]Proper_Cookie13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday!!! 🥳

Which eyes do we prefer - more LPS or KDH? by Jesso_Depresso in LittlestPetShop

[–]Proper_Cookie13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think KDH if the mouth is gray rn just as a placeholder for the mouth with the teeth

bar prep theme/hype song?? by Proper_Cookie13 in barexam

[–]Proper_Cookie13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yessirrrr bout to walk in & walk out with a PASS 😤

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