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[lexigrace]

Hey I'm Lexi! I feel like if I could just stop picking at my skin my skin would be soo much better and yet I still pick at it. Ever since I got my first spot, my dad would tell me 'Pop it!' the he would then pop it for me no matter how much I squirmed and resisted. He woulld then show me the puss and say 'See? Who wants soomething like THIS on their face.' Quite a terrifying experience everytime. Not only did he get me into the terrible habbit of picking my skin but he also made me feel more and more self consciencous of my acne. I love my dad and I'm sure he thought he was helping as he will do and/or buy anything that might help my acne. I just wish he knew that his 'help' woud lead to me picking my skin for up to an hour a day!

Anyways, I have decided not to pick my skin for a full 30 days with this forum to help. If anyone would like to join me you're most definetey aloud to! Also, any tips on preventing skin picking would be helpful(: To prevent picking I was thinking about putting inspirational quotes, pictures, etc. all over my mirrors...just an idea. For the next 30 days I'll try my best to update my progress daily

Thanks everyone in advance for your support and/or help!

[Binga]

You will get scarring if you pick and the damage is irreversible. Try putting some aloe vera gel or even better manuka honey gel from living nature.com. But go to a derm asap to take care of the acne.

[lexigrace]

Day 1:

Hey guys! So, my acne has been pretty controled lately. Today I woke up with 2 new tiny whiteheads and for some reason my skin was really oily. Probaby the heat and constant sweating.. :? I just used some blotting paper from my cabinet. Not a big deal. I did pick a white head just a bit, but other than that I've barely touched my skin. So, day 1..pretty successful(: Right now I'm working on printing pictures & quotes to put all over my mirror. If I ever need to check up on my appearence I'l just use the small mirror in my car or hairbrush compact. XD I've also noticed I tend to pick my skin when I get bored so I've decided to always keep my radio on then when I get bored I can just dance or sing! Sometimes keeps me distracted for hours