I have so many "happy hormones" (seratonin, etc.) from feeling accomplished about exercise, that I'm able to think, "Hey! You're awesome! Don't damage this moment with an impulsive pick!" You don't even have to push yourself really hard to get the hormones & adrenaline flowing!įinally, for those moments when I accidentally cave (I caved last night), I have a routine. I hated running, but I've been doing the Couch-to-5k program & it has really helped with my impulse control. I've found that if I have a small goal to reach for, I can control my impulses a LOT better.Īnother thing I've done is start exercising. If my skin was clear, I wouldn't have to self-consciously apply caked makeup every 10 minutes to feel comfortable." (we all know the feeling). I am in a long distance (4 hour) relationship & my goal will be something like, "I see my boyfriend this Saturday, why not surprise him with clear skin!" or "I'm playing sports on Saturday with a big group. Coming from someone who has had at least 3 huge marks on her face for the last 4 years, what I have been doing the last two weeks has me down to clear skin & 1 mark.įirst what I am doing is having a weekly goal. Well, as we all know, that is SO much easier said then done. Recently, I had a breakdown and decided to change things. There is nothing worse then resolving not to pick & then finding yourself in front of the mirror digging into your skin. Love, Gratitude, Peace & Strenght to all of you. Most importantly you let me know I am not alone and I am not the "Ugly Monster" that I see myself as when I look in the mirror. You have inspired me that I am able to overcome this, you have given great advice and comfort. So I just want to thank everyone on this site. The worst part about it is due to my age my skin is thinning and breaks very easily, also the scars are much worse and harder to get rid of. Literally spending hours in the bathroom with the tweezers. It has been pretty bad for me the past couple of weeks. I just thought I was crazy, compulsive & obsessed. It is embarrassing to say but I am turning 40 years old this week & I have done this on and off my entire life but I never knew it is a real disorder. It is very comforting to know you are not alone and that there actually are people who understand you and relate to the way you feel. I did not know so many people suffered from the same problem. I just want to say how grateful I am to have found this site.
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