skin picking resources & bfrb awareness @beskindtoyourself - Tumblr Blog

caninecannible-deactivated20260

Shoutout to anyone who’s been asked if they have a medical condition because of there skin picking

thinking about a time when i was worried about being judged for my scabbed cuticles and my mum told me it wasn't dirty or gross.

so for everyone with a bfrb. you are not dirty. you are not gross. you are not ugly because of your bfrb.

#reminders #text post #reblog

dissociache

Game-changer for those who suffer with skin picking/dermatillomania:

I truly cannot recommend the Walmart/Equate variety pack of assorted bandages enough!! These stay on better than any other bandages I've ever used (including Band-Aid brand which have always sucked imo) and come in several different sizes. They're super resilient and stay on during showers, sweaty/oily face days, etc. I buy these so infrequently and they cost less than $7 for 120 of them!

I hope these can help someone else as much as they've helped me over the years. I've had zero urge to pick at my scabbing/open wound spots with this solid of a barrier, plus I've had the same bandage on for hours without having to reapply it or anything. This is the first time I've used these on my face and as a greasy gal with oily skin I just had to let y'all know!

#tips #reblog

therapeutic007

How to Use HRT Techniques to Overcome Trichotillomania (and Feel Like a Boss) 🌸✨

Hey, lovelies! 🌟 If you’re struggling with trichotillomania (aka the hair-pulling thing), let me tell you about Habit Reversal Training (HRT)—a super helpful, science-backed way to take back control. It’s all about awareness, replacing habits, and being kind to yourself. Let’s break it down in a cute, Tumblr-friendly way:

1. Awareness Training 🕵️‍♀️

What’s the deal? Get to know your triggers like they’re your ex—notice them, but don’t let them control you.

How to do it:

Keep a lil’ journal 📔 to track when/where you pull (e.g., stress, boredom, Netflix binges).

Practice mindfulness � to catch the urge before it happens.

2. Competing Response ✋🎨

What’s the deal? Swap hair-pulling with something else that keeps your hands busy.

How to do it:

Try squeezing a stress ball 🎾, playing with a fidget toy 🪀, or interlacing your fingers.

Sit on your hands if you have to (no shame, we’ve all been there).

3. Stimulus Control 🚧👒

What’s the deal? Make your environment work for you, not against you.

How to do it:

Wear gloves �, hats 🧢, or headbands to block access to your hair.

Avoid mirrors if they’re a trigger (you’re gorgeous, btw, no need to check).

4. Relaxation & Stress Management 🧘‍♀️💖

What’s the deal? Chill out so you’re less likely to pull.

How to do it:

Practice deep breathing 🌬️, meditation 🧘, or yoga 🧘‍♀️.

Take a walk 🚶‍♀️ or dance it out 💃 to release tension.

5. Social Support & Accountability 👯‍♀️💌

What’s the deal? You don’t have to do this alone.

How to do it:

Tell a trusted friend or therapist 🫂 about your goals.

Join a support group (online or IRL) for people with trich or BFRBs.

6. Positive Reinforcement 🎉🍬

What’s the deal? Celebrate your wins, no matter how small.

How to do it:

Set tiny goals (e.g., “I won’t pull for an hour”) and reward yourself 🎁 when you crush them.

Treat yourself to something you love—you deserve it!

🛋️💡

What’s the deal? Sometimes you need a pro in your corner.

How to do it:

Work with a therapist trained in HRT or CBT 🧠.

Explore ACT or DBT if emotions are a big trigger.

Remember: Progress isn’t linear, and that’s okay. 💕 Be gentle with yourself, celebrate the small wins, and keep going. You’ve got this, babe. 🌈✨

Highly Recommend This Workbook !

#for tricho but a lot of this is also useful!!#resources #reblog #text post

againstme

#meme #reblog

curiousitycollective

there's a lot of tips and suggestions and positivity around working to overcome things like skin picking and compilations and that's great but sometimes you do everything and can't break it, and that's okay

if you bite your lips and mouth and the only way to stop is having something else to chew on that's fine, there's nothing wrong with you

if nothing helps you stop that's fine too. gargle with salt water and try and keep your mouth clean, we recommend looking at piercing care guides for oral piecings to get a good idea of mouth wound care

if you chew things like clothes or pencils or anything else that's not typically for chewing; whether that's because you don't have access, or spoons to find things, or any other reason that completely okay

if you've tried all the special polishes and coatings but you still bite your nails you are not a failure.

sometimes the best we can do is harm reduction, clean wounds and cover them, and if you use tools clean those too. if you can't stop then focus on being safe

no matter what if your trying to stop and you can't, if you relapsed after a long break, or if you aren't in a place where you can or want to stop, you are not a bad person or a failure

#text post #reblog

heyhoneyfox

Me when my friend is skin picking: stop skin picking >:((

Me when I'm skin picking: hee hoo I'm peeling really well :)

#text post #reblog

my-autism-adhd-blog

Autism Skin Picking and Hair Pulling

Neurodivergent_lou

#resources #actually autistic #reblog

my-autism-adhd-blog

Skin Picking

AJ’s Brain

#resources #tips #reblog #picture post

pahisananas

Dermatillomania: The hobby no one asked for.

#art #picture post #reblog

intergalactic-pup

pin my hands down, tie me up, and fuck me so hard i’m physically unable to do any of my nervous habits (picking at my skin obsessively)

#text post #reblog

beskindtoyourself

Do you have any advice for someone who skin picks in the shower? Like any idea of how to keep my hands busy while showering? My body is littered with hundreds of scars and I’m so ashamed.

First of all, sending you all the love and I'm sorry that you were taught to be ashamed of your scars when actually, they tell the story of all you've gone through and how resilient and strong you are! I know this is waaay easier said than internalized and it took me a long time to accept my own scars too (I still am very much in the process) but it helps to remind yourself time and time again - someday it will stick! 💗

As for picking in the shower: totally got you, the shower is one of my "danger zones" too because you're suddenly exposed to so much skin. Here's some of the things I've found to be helpful:

- Listen to music or a podcast while showering (I have a little waterproof speaker for that!), simply to put your focus somewhere else.

- Set a timer to shower and give yourself the challenge that you have to be done and out of there in x amount of time! It also forces you to focus and not get distracted. (This can also be combined with the music like "By the end of this song I need to be done.")

- Use one of those shower puffs to apply the soap to your body so your hands aren't in direct contact with your skin - if you can't feel all the bumps and blemishes you might feel less need to pick at them!

- Shower with reduced lighting!! I often shower in the morning and the bathroom light can feel like quite the attack in its brightness right after getting up (I actually have a post I want to make on the influence of lighting soon) so if you have any way to dim the main lights or to only use a smaller lamp so you can't see every skin detail in the shower, try that!!

I hope this helped :) if anyone has any other tips on showering, please feel free to add on! 💗

schoolofpracticalskills

This made me think of something I saw on social media somewhere, they make these gloves you can wear in the shower specifically to wash with?

They're meant for exfoliating, so I'm not sure if that would be a help or not in terms of skin-picking and textural sensitivity or triggers.

But I think, a glove or mitten made with terrycloth like towels/washcloths are, could be used to wash, but also help put a barrier between fingernails and skin, and to avoid skin to skin contact.

I found a lot of options on Amazon, Walmart, and other stores that carry hygiene supplies, and they're not too expensive. I bet they'd be a good sustainable option as well, especially if you can find some made with natural fibers.

#great addition!!#tips #resources #reblog

beskindtoyourself

💗 General Guidelines

Everything I am posting about, unless otherwise specificed, comes from my own experience and the things my therapists or friends have taught me. I am by no means an expert on the topic and I don't claim to have all the knowledge, so please keep that in mind. I am neither a dermatologist nor a licensed therapist.

I am running this blog in my free time, so please be aware that I will not be able to post/check dms or asks as regularly as I'd like to be able to, so if you're still waiting on a reply, please be patient with me :)

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💗Updated as of 14.01.2024 💗

#housekeeping #about

beskindtoyourself

Welcome! 💕

I'm Mia, 22, she/her, and I've been dealing with skin picking for almost half of my life - and it took me years to figure out that I wasn't the only one!! Being a member of the neurodivergent community as well, I've found that having a space online to share your experiences with other people can be such a relief, and since I couldn't really find one specifically for this topic, I decided to create a blog on my own!

I'll be sharing links to resources I've found helpful, share texposts and memes which are relatable and make sure to add the much needed dose of self care ideas and reminders to be gentle with yourself as well!

I've never had a blog quite like this (apart from fandom blog cause let's be honest, this is still Tumblr :))) so I hope that this will be helpful for at least one person because that would honestly mean the world to me!

Feel very free to send in asks or submissions - whether you want to share a resource or tip you've found particularly helpful, or if you'd just like to vent and share your story to feel less alone, everything is welcome!

Just remember to be kind - to everyone but especially yourself 💕

beskindtoyourself

Hi :)

Sooooo yes it's been ages since I've posted here, life has been...something else (insert academically challenging degree etc.). I'm very sorry for disappearing but I'm hoping to revive this blog again, especially cause due to all the chaos, it's been challenging to deal with my skin again as well.

Welcome to everyone who joined in the meantime, happy to have you here! ✨ I shall try my best to fill up the queue again. Feel free to send in some asks or submissions if you'd like!

- Mia

#about #housekeeping #let me see if i can understand my own blog organization system again lol