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Quarantine Quips: Anxiety & Skin Picking

With all the changes happening around the world and the extension of #quarantine in many places, it's hard not to feel anxious about the situation. And for some, anxiety is a big trigger for Dermatillomania, where racing thoughts can lead to fidgety fingers.

Check out what our Skin Picking community is saying about this, as well as some tips from us on ways to combat this struggle!

#PickingMe's Tips:
-Look up and try out different breathing exercises
-Download a mindfulness or calming app to use as a resource during anxious moments
-Get up and move your body to release some pent up energy
-Schedule time to do something you love, maybe it’s baking or crafting; anything you just enjoy doing
-Talk to a trusted friend if you’re struggling or reach out to us at #pickingme!
 
For more tips from our community, visit pickingme.org/covid19!