To all members of the Skin Pickers Group... My name is Lee. I'm 22 years old, from Melbourne, Australia. I've decided to create a new haven for those of us...
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hillzee
Mar 1, 2005 4:39 am
Hi group! My name is Hillary and I am definetly a skin picker. Thank you for this group. I have much to share. How wonderful to have a safe place where I can...
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Jen
jenbroni82
Mar 1, 2005 4:39 am
Hey My name is Jen. I have been picking at my dry scalp for about 7 years now. Im 22 years old. I think it started with a bout with head lice. Then after i had...
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Lee
lee_jaz
Mar 1, 2005 4:55 am
Well as the Owner/Moderator of this group, I guess I'd better share my story. This is what I posted in the Pickers group back in July 2004. Hi Everyone, my...
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seldomrred
Mar 1, 2005 5:08 am
this is one of the most personal things to talk about. altho i resist talking about it, the artist in me thinks it is some sort of empowering experience to go...
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skinpickers@yahoogrou...
Mar 1, 2005 5:19 am
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the skinpickers group: Do any other family members suffer from Trich or Picking related disorders o...
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Karin
metalex_nj
Mar 1, 2005 5:21 am
hiya... my name is Karin and i've been picking/pulling for about 10- 15 years (i'm 33). did some research online and somehow was able to find an actual name...
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Sarah Oen
sarah_oen
Mar 1, 2005 10:02 pm
Hi, my name is sarah and im 20 going to uni of Texas. i pick at my head almost all the time, it hurts really really bad and i sometimes cant brush my hair. i...
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naomiking@...
naomiking
Mar 1, 2005 10:06 pm
I am 28 years old and have been picking the skin around my finger nails for around 20 years. I have also picked at my face and upper arms but never to a large...
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yvey777
Mar 1, 2005 10:06 pm
... didnt ... because ... myself ... skin, ... do ... Hey Jen honey, no you are not alone, I have been picking at my dry scalp for god knows how long, I find ...
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yvey777
Mar 1, 2005 10:07 pm
Hi everyone, I am just finishing my training as a psychodynamic counsellor here in London, I have been a skin picker since I was a child, mostly scalp, lips...
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Lee
lee_jaz
Mar 1, 2005 10:32 pm
Hi Guys, I just wanted to say thanks to all the new members for joining and especially for those of you who have posted your very personal stories already. I...
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diana@...
catwomandiana
Mar 1, 2005 11:05 pm
Hi, my name is Diana, and I'm also a picker. I'm 52, and cannot remember when it started. I know I was doing it in highschool - I think even junior high. ...
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diana@...
catwomandiana
Mar 1, 2005 11:05 pm
... Thank you for setting it up. It appears you are going to be successful! Diana...
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naomiking@...
naomiking
Mar 2, 2005 12:33 am
You are definitely not alone. You can see my intro post to read my experience. But yeah, I pick my scalp too. It feels very relaxing to me and since I try...
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Lee
lee_jaz
Mar 2, 2005 4:16 am
For those of you who may not be members of the old group or never had a chance to read the post Naomi is referring to, I've taken the liberty of copying it...
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Randy
nj_suburbs
Mar 2, 2005 9:30 pm
Hello all. My name is Randy (don't let the spelling fool ya, I'm a woman). Looks like I may be the old lady of the group, as I am 42. I'm not much of a talker...
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Karen
karenbobobo
Mar 2, 2005 9:32 pm
My name is Karen, I'm 34 yrs old and have been picking in some fashion for as long as I can remember. I do some cuticle picking and head scratching. I don't...
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Lee
lee_jaz
Mar 2, 2005 11:51 pm
Thanks for posting Randy & Karen. To Randy: You're welcome re: setting up the alternative group. The SPAM was becoming a joke and I was beginning to ignore...
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Lee
lee_jaz
Mar 3, 2005 1:36 am
Sorry everyone, by adding an extra two options the poll (son or daughter) it has reset your votes. Could everyone revote when they get a chance. I don't ever...
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Karen
karenbobobo
Mar 3, 2005 4:53 am
I really commend you on starting this group! You should really be proud of yourself. As far as your boyfriend goes - could you somehow compare to something...
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sunshining34uk
Mar 3, 2005 9:59 pm
Hi Lee, Thank you for setting up this new group and to all that are part of the group may we all be encouragement to each other and supportive. Thanks, ...
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sunshining34uk
Mar 3, 2005 10:00 pm
Hi All, I actually tend to pull my eyelashes out and pick at certain spots on arms/legs/face etc - all areas that get covered. I am trying my best to conquer...
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Karen
karenbobobo
Mar 4, 2005 4:50 am
Do you have any support group for your issues that are causing the stress that gets you to attack yourself? If not - you are most certainly welcome here and...
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Randy
nj_suburbs
Mar 6, 2005 10:21 pm
Lee... To answer your question about my son hiding it from me since it seemed like the onset was so sudden, it is possible that he hid it, but not likely....
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thebugg77
Mar 6, 2005 10:23 pm
Hi, I'm glad to have the new group without the spam as well. My nane is Kate. I'm 24 and I've been biting the skin around my cuticles since I was at least 8,...
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hillzee
Mar 6, 2005 10:24 pm
Hello friends, Just posted some links. Hope you find them interesting/helpful. Got through the day without picking, but just passed by the mirror and ended up...
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hillzee
Mar 6, 2005 10:26 pm
Hello friends, I relate so much to what everyone is sharing in their posts. Picking/pulling can be so isolating -- just remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I...
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Lee
lee_jaz
Mar 6, 2005 11:16 pm
Hi Guys, Thanks for all the new posts. I'll write more later but I just wanted to let you know I've added two photos to the group. They're of me as a child...
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Karen
karenbobobo
Mar 7, 2005 2:54 am
Randy - I was very upset by your post. It's a shame because there's no real way for us to convey to another person the true sufferings we go through. NO ONE...
