Addiction to Scab Picking??

Question

Hi. 
By the title you can probably tell that I'm kind of addicted to picking my scabs. 
Whenever I get one, I have to pick at it. It's gotten really bad. I have so many little scars on my arms, legs, and face. I can't stop, no matter what I try. I bring myself down everyday just by looking at them. My mom keeps telling me how ugly they make me, how disgusting it is. I tell myself every night I won't pick at them the next day, but I end up doing it anyway. I want to stop. 
Is there anything I can do or try to stop picking at them?

Answer

Everytime you get the temptation to pick at them you can do something that involves using your hands so that way your hands are occupied by something

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To break habits, leave yourself notes and reminders everywhere. Even if it's in your pocket, on a post-it note in your room/car/bathroom, or something to pop up in your phone. Beyond that is all up to your focus and drive. Don't think about "not picking scabs," think about doing something else instead to divert attention.

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I would talk to a doctor or therapist about it.

It could possibly be dermatillomania. It's best to get advice from a doctor. In the meantime, maybe wear gloves that make it hard to pick at your skin? Or try picking at an inanimate object if it feels like a stimming thing.