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Our bi-monthly Online Skin Picking Support Group is led by Picking Me CEO Lauren McKeaney. Lauren has lived with Dermatillomania for over 29 years and knows firsthand the struggles of this disorder. Not only has she experienced shame, isolation, countless infections and complications due to Skin Picking, in 2013 Lauren contracted MRSA as a result from a picked area. She also received double-hand surgery in 2019 from severe carpal tunnel, a side effect on her hands after years of picking.

Lauren understands what you're going through and that's why she's dedicated to helping you receive the validation and connection you deserve. She works to make you feel most comfortable and has a plethora of knowledge on different strategies she's tried, resulting in her own progress. Group is a safe space for strugglers to share their journey with those who truly understand. Here at #PickingMe we're more than a nonprofit, we are a community. And we're excited to meet you!

Group is for adults (18+), will be led by #PickingMe CEO and fellow Skin Picking sufferer Lauren McKeaney and held every:

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
6:00 - 7:30 PM (central time)
4:00 - 5:30 PM (pacific time)
5:00 - 6:30 PM (mountain time)
7:00 - 8:30 PM (eastern time)

Register with the form below and you will receive an email with next steps!
All BFRB's welcome!

In order to keep programs like these running, our small nonprofit relies solely on your generosity. Please consider donating when attending support group. Check out our options for payment below:

Click for $8 Monthly Donation
Automatic payment to Picking Me Foundation of $8 every month for a year

Click for $20 Monthly Donation
Automatic payment to Picking Me Foundation of $20 every month for a year 
(equal to suggested donation of two support group meetings)

One-Time Donation
Simply include the amount you'd like to donate in the support group sign-up form below

Support Group Sign Up Form:

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT SUPPORT GROUP:

★ Discussion of our experiences in a judgement free space
★ Sharing of medical BFRB updates and progress
★ Management tips on keeping our fingers busy and off our bodies
★ Ways to combat triggers by creating and maintaining Hair Pulling/Skin Picking Logs
★ Support & tips on how to share about BFRBs with loved ones, co-workers, schools

FACTS ABOUT SUPPORT GROUP:

​​​​​​- The worlds 1st online Skin Picking support group
- Group has been running for 6 years
- The past 3 years have been on Zoom
- Group has had over 3,700 attendees, averaging at 40 people a session
- Is free *with a suggested $10 donation
- You receive access to our private Whats App group chat with over 200 members
- 1,000s of Skin Picking and BFRB strategies have been swapped

Tap here to download an informational PDF on our support group!


#PickingMe founder and Support Group leader Lauren McKeaney


Lauren has lived with Dermatillomania for over 27 years and knows firsthand the struggles of having this disorder. Not only has she experienced countless infections and complications due to Skin Picking, in 2013 Lauren contracted MRSA as a result from a picked area. And she most recently received double-hand surgery in 2019 from severe carpal tunnel, a side effect on her hands after years of picking. Lauren understands what you're going through and that's why she's dedicated to helping you receive the recognition you deserve. She works to make you feel most comfortable and has a plethora of knowledge on different strategies she's tried firsthand.

To learn more about Lauren's journey from silent sufferer to adamant advocate, click here!