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Anxiety and Compulsive Skin Picking
I experience a extensive periods of time during which worry takes over. i cannot focus. i feel restless. i also have sleeping problems. during periods of time when i am extremely stressed i compulsively pick my scalp, ears and face. the compulsive picking tends to go on for hours on end. the compulsive picking has caused physical damage.
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Ms. Shraddha Banerjee
Clinical Psychologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Are you experiencing thoughts coming again again in your mind which is difficult to control and which leads to these compulsive acts? Can you elaborate a little about your anxiety symptoms?
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it can be a serious concern, if you can explain it little more than it will be easier for me to guide you appropriately.
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consultation from a clinical psychologist
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