I'm afraid of breast cancer (skin picking)?
Hey!
I'm writing this post because I really don't know what to do. I suffer from skin picking (meaning I have to scratch my skin and squeeze pimples until they bleed). It's just an urge and I just can't stop. My mum doesn't believe me and says it must be possible to stop, but I JUST CAN'T. When I'm scratching and squeezing, I can't leave my breast alone either. There are scars and wounds all over my body, and the ones on my breast (the scars and wounds) have recently started to pinch and hurt. Is this serious? Or does anyone have any tips on how to stop it? Thanks in advance!
So cancer shouldn’t be. Depending on how often you put the pimples in the same place, they can also tweak. Of course, the pimples can also ignite, which of course can also hurt. If it was too painful, it would be better to have a doctor look at it.
Btw I have the same problem, so I understand you completely. In my case, it is usually due to stress or boredom so a solution in my case would at least distract me from other things, but somehow it is partly a compulsion and something you can’t just let it be.
You definitely have to practice so try to distract yourself as soon as you think you’re starting to express with pimples. Maybe it also helps you write down when for it has not been done and for how long, for example, write down the days. Depending on this, you can reward yourself after a certain time with something you like or do. I don’t know if that would do anything, but you can get a ointment (health ointment or something) and instead of squeezing out the pimples, they may heal better just the scars, unfortunately.
Thank you for this very helpful answer. I will definitely try. So I know that this is not a cancer, but I’m afraid that for example, I’ve already destroyed my chest tissue very much and that something can arise from it. 🫣But thanks anyway. ☺️
I don’t think there’s something or something else, but just keep it in mind and should it really be kind of bad or just not better, then go to the doctor best. Besides, it would be an idea to try to stop pimples in the chest area. It’s not easy, of course, but it would be a good start.
Yes, thank you.
Cancer has nothing to do with it.
Should you still leave as the wounds can infect. Best with therapy.
You should urgently seek professional help.
I know a problem, but if my mother thinks I’ll just figure it out.