Dermatillomania can be hard to talk about. Let's draw about it.
This is a growing collection of art by individuals who have suffered with Skin Picking Disorder.
Acting as a visual portrayal of their journey, these drawings help other sufferers understand they're not alone.
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@esther.adina, Esther W., Afghanistan -
IG: @circle.skye.arts / FB: @Circle.Skye Arts, Sofia S., 17, Canada, circleskyearts.com -
@buwan_art, Buwan, Czech Republic, deviantart.com/buwanart -
@buwan_art, Buwan, Czech Republic, deviantart.com/buwanart -
@buwan_art, Buwan, Czech Republic, deviantart.com/buwanart -
@buwan_art, Buwan, Czech Republic, deviantart.com/buwanart -
@vcerkesa, Veronika C., 21, Germany
“I have suffered with dermatillomania since I was 11 years old and thought I was the only one who picked my skin and was ashamed of it. When I was 15 I first read about it online and was able to identify myself with it and for the first time realized that I wasn’t crazy and most importantly alone. There were people out there going through the same thing as me. It made me open up more. At first I was able to tell my closest friends what I was dealing with, and now.. I not only am able to actively talk about it without feeling shame, but I am able to educate people about it. Not only with words but also my paintings and films. I am trying to portray my own experiences dealing with dermatillomania, as well as portray to a outstander what it feels like being in our skin.” -
@vcerkesa, Veronika C., 21, Germany
“I have suffered with dermatillomania since I was 11 years old and thought I was the only one who picked my skin and was ashamed of it. When I was 15 I first read about it online and was able to identify myself with it and for the first time realized that I wasn’t crazy and most importantly alone. There were people out there going through the same thing as me. It made me open up more. At first I was able to tell my closest friends what I was dealing with, and now.. I not only am able to actively talk about it without feeling shame, but I am able to educate people about it. Not only with words but also my paintings and films. I am trying to portray my own experiences dealing with dermatillomania, as well as portray to a outstander what it feels like being in our skin.”
