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i need advice so i have dermatillomania so i pick at my skin a lot and my friend gets super angry with me for it & said he’s going to pavlov dog me. what that means is he smacks me rlly hard in the leg every time i pick and idk what to do bc im scared
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Anonymous 4w

Negative reinforcement doesn’t seem like the best idea

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Anonymous 4w

he also is autistic (not severely) has adhd and other mental health issues and he just like doesn’t care he treats me like i pick on purpose when i dont i hate my picking but he acts like im doing it for attention or just for fun

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Anonymous 3w

Please, please tell him directly to stop, seriously and without smiling. It’s most important that you feel safe and comfortable, if he is willing to listen, ask him to google what could be helpful instead of blaming you for it. It’s not your fault. I hope it works out for you 🙏

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Anonymous 4w

I also have this bad habit as well, bandaids rly help

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Anonymous 4w

try bringing a small fidget with you. everywhere. do not let your hands be unoccupied. also start using an intensive moisturizer on your hands a lot, it'll make them less flaky and tempting to pick.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

idk how to explain to him that smacking me isn’t helping & is just harming me more

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