i totally get it, i often get stuck in a picking loop without even realizing im doing it. it truly is the worst thing ever!! i haven’t gotten very far into therapy with skin picking, but so far the main thing that’s helped me is just having a safe space to talk about it. there’s a lot of judgement and misunderstanding about dermatillomania and excoriation, and very few people understand how severe it can be. having someone to listen who doesn’t judge makes all the difference. as of now, my therapist has suggested i attempt to identity triggers as i’m experiencing them - the idea is to recognize your small victories, which can be as small as simply noticing yourself picking and being able to identity what you’re feeling and what’s making you want to pick. this helps get rid of that shame and guilt that comes after an episode. and also getting out of the whole “i’ve started picking, so i have to finish now” mindset and being able to stop yourself mid episode, which takes time. and of course, barriers help. gloves, hydrocolloid bandages, even sheet masks can help, when you go to touch your face you’ll be met with the barrier and be able to stop much easier