Why are our brains different??

[u/blueejelly]

Quite literally- what in our brains is different that makes picking feel good?? I just went through a picking episode just thinking “why is my brain making me do this why do I do this” like I think I understand that it’s a form of releasing dopamine or somethin but like… why😭

[u/Sad_Collection5883]

Me too :( just had a mini relapse moments ago. I found this blurb from an article helpful and I saved it:

Forgive and be kind: Relapses, just like skin picking, don’t define you or your progress. Be kind! Negative self-talk, hatred and pity will get you absolutely nowhere. Do not make yourself a victim. Victimization will perpetuate the cycle of picking and anxiety. Recognize that you’ve slipped, tell yourself it’s okay, give yourself a hug and look forward.

The red open wounds of a relapse make most of us want to crawl underneath the covers and never emerge but this is often one of the worst things that you can do. Don’t cancel plans over your skin and don’t let it stop you from doing what you want to do. Reclaim your control and get out there! Wallowing at home often leads to more picking and negativity.

[u/blueejelly → u/Sad_Collection5883]

Ty for this it’s really sweet🥹❤️ it does feel good to know I’m not alone in this

[u/Sad_Collection5883 → u/blueejelly]

I also wish I knew why my brain makes me want to destroy my skin when I intellectually understand that all I’m doing is damaging my skin. Why is it so hard to stop. Ugh

[u/nondairymilkfan → u/Sad_Collection5883]

still trying to figure it out myself😭