Posted by Temmie on June 21, 2003, at 16:45:26
In reply to Cuticle destruction, posted by 2em on June 20, 2003, at 22:17:27
Oh, I understand this malady ... although my biting and tearing at the flesh around my fingertips -- at least at this point -- is primarily limited to nervous response watching scary movies. I've long threatened to write an article or book about this one day (tentative title, "A break in the skin"), as the number of damaged fingers usually provides good indication as to height and depth of stress level. I did a google search on this some time ago and found some links to self-mutilating. Gee. I never thought of it in quite those terms -- although there are certain elements (standing up to the pain of tearing one's own flesh) that one associates with "cutting." I'm surprised your therapists haven't been more helpful. Thank goodness for the support you will surely find here! In the meantime, I slice bandaids down the middle, use A&D ointment, and find the slender appearance of half a bandaid seems a little less noticeable and rarely invites comments. Then, too, the problem seems to be passing for me. Wishing you the same! XXX, Temmie
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