When did you first start picking?

My earliest memories are of picking it was before kindergarten.

When were you diagnosed with dermatillomania?

Self diagnosed

How did you feel knowing that there was a word for what you had? How did your diagnosis help?

Relieved but sad

What symptoms do you experience? What areas do you usually pick?

Cuticles arms legs chest hairline face back.

How often do you pick?

Daily

What are your triggers?

Stress, boredom, empty hands

How would you describe how you feel when you pick at your skin?

In a trance

Have you ever been caught picking?

So many times

Do you tell people you have dermatillomania or is that something that you hope would remain more of a secret?

I do talk about it lots of people say oh I do that too

Have you developed mechanisms to manage it?

Lol no

Have you had any treatment to help? How effective are they?

No

Have you experienced any sort of stigma for having dermatillomania? Did that take a toll on you? How did/do you deal with it?

I hate my skin.

What is your general outlook on your condition?

Pessimistic

Does dermatillomania have an affect on what you wear or things you do? Is there anything that having dermatillomania has prevented you from doing that you really wish you could do?

I skipped a homecoming dance once cause I didn’t want anyone to see my arms