For years, I've had this OCD-like symptom of being compelled to pick at my skin-- at scabs, acne, dry skin, etc. I know that it's gross, and I know that lots of people pick at their acne to some extent, but I do so more than most people. It's an obsessive thing that I feel like I can't really help. Over the years, I've obtained many scars from this awful habit. I'm pretty ashamed. I hope the scars will heal someday, but I don't have much hope of that. I feel like I have to cover up my whole back.
I've also started scratching at any ingrown hairs I have on my legs, so my legs have begun to scar as well. Wearing a skirt? Forget about it.
I have other mild OCD habits that I've managed to get under control, so could this possibly be part of OCD as well? I seem to do it more when I'm anxious. How can I stop this? It's ruining my body.